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Firm Brochure
(Part 2A of Form ADV)
WESTCO ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.
77 HEMPSTEAD AVENUE
LYNBROOK, NY 11563
PHONE: (516)593-5070
FAX: (516)593-8152
WEBSITE: www.westcofinancialgroup.com
EMAIL: clientsvc@westcofinancialgroup.com
This brochure provides information about the qualifications and business
practices of Westco Advisory Services, Inc. If you have any questions about
the contents of this brochure, please contact us at: (516)593-5070, or by
email at: clientsvc@westcofinancialgroup.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 Westco Advisory Services, Inc. is available on
the SEC’s website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov
October 14, 2025
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The material changes in this brochure from the last annual updating amendment
of Westco Advisory Services, Inc. on March 10, 2025 are described below.
Material changes relate to Westco Advisory Services, Inc’s policies, practices or
conflicts of interests.
• As of September 2025 material changes were made in regard to
shareholder ownership and job titles for Westco Advisory Services, Inc.
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Table of Contents
Advisory Business ........................................................................................................ 1
Firm Description ......................................................................................................... 1
Principal Owners ........................................................................................................ 2
Types of Advisory Services ........................................................................................ 2
Tailored Relationships ............................................................................................... 2
Types of Agreements ................................................................................................. 2
Financial Planning Agreement ................................................................................... 2
Portfolio Management Agreement ............................................................................. 3
Retainer Agreement ................................................................................................... 4
Hourly Planning Engagements................................................................................... 4
Asset Management .................................................................................................... 4
Participant Account Management (Discretionary) ...................................................... 5
Termination of Agreement ......................................................................................... 5
Fees and Compensation ............................................................................................... 6
Description ................................................................................................................. 6
Fee Billing .................................................................................................................. 6
Other Fees ................................................................................................................. 6
Expense Ratios .......................................................................................................... 7
Past Due Accounts and Termination of Agreement ................................................... 7
Performance-Based Fees ............................................................................................. 7
Sharing of Capital Gains ............................................................................................ 7
Types of Clients............................................................................................................. 8
Description ................................................................................................................. 8
Account Minimums ..................................................................................................... 8
Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss ................................. 8
Methods of Analysis ................................................................................................... 8
Investment Strategies ................................................................................................ 9
Risk of Loss ............................................................................................................. 10
Disciplinary Information ............................................................................................. 11
Legal and Disciplinary .............................................................................................. 11
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Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations ................................................. 12
Affiliations ................................................................................................................ 12
Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal
Trading ......................................................................................................................... 12
Code of Ethics.......................................................................................................... 12
Participation or Interest in Client Transactions ......................................................... 13
Personal Trading...................................................................................................... 13
Brokerage Practices.................................................................................................... 13
Selecting Brokerage Firms ....................................................................................... 13
Best Execution ......................................................................................................... 13
Soft Dollars .............................................................................................................. 13
Order Aggregation ................................................................................................... 14
Review of Accounts .................................................................................................... 14
Periodic Reviews ..................................................................................................... 14
Review Triggers ....................................................................................................... 14
Regular Reports ....................................................................................................... 14
Client Referrals, Solicitors and Other Compensation .............................................. 15
Incoming Referrals ................................................................................................... 15
Solicitors .................................................................................................................. 15
Referrals Out............................................................................................................ 16
Custody ........................................................................................................................ 16
Custody .................................................................................................................... 16
Account Statements ................................................................................................. 16
Performance Reports ............................................................................................... 16
Net Worth Statements .............................................................................................. 16
Investment Discretion ................................................................................................. 17
Discretionary Authority for Trading ........................................................................... 17
Voting Client Securities .............................................................................................. 17
Proxy Votes ............................................................................................................. 17
Financial Information .................................................................................................. 18
Financial Condition .................................................................................................. 18
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Business Continuity Plan ........................................................................................... 18
General .................................................................................................................... 18
Disasters .................................................................................................................. 18
Information Security Program .................................................................................... 18
Information Security ................................................................................................. 18
Privacy Notice .......................................................................................................... 18
Brochure Supplement (Part 2B of Form ADV) .......................................................... 20
Education and Business Standards ......................................................................... 20
Professional Certifications ....................................................................................... 20
James G. Westmacott, CFP..................................................................................... 22
Barbara D. Fulcher, CFP ......................................................................................... 23
Kathryn Westmacott Domack................................................................................... 24
Susan Forgasch, CFP .............................................................................................. 25
Kenneth J. Hehir, Jr. ................................................................................................ 26
Addison (A.J.) Drummond ........................................................................................ 27
Matthew Viani .......................................................................................................... 28
Joseph Becker ......................................................................................................... 29
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Advisory Business
Firm Description
Westco Advisory Services, Inc., was founded in 1984.
Westco Advisory Services, Inc. provides portfolio management and
personalized comprehensive financial planning to individuals, pension and
profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and small businesses. Advice is provided
through consultation with the client, information we receive from the client
filling out the risk profile and goals objectives worksheets and may include:
determination of financial objectives, identification of financial problems, tax
planning, insurance review, investment management, education funding,
retirement planning, and estate planning.
Portfolio management services, whereby Westco Advisory Services, Inc.
manages an account on a discretionary basis, are provided for a fee, based
upon assets under management.
Portfolio management services, whereby Westco Advisory Services, Inc.
manages an account on a non-discretionary basis, thereby informing clients
of proposed trades before execution are provided for a fixed fee.
Westco Advisory Services, Inc. also provides investment advice on held-away
assets such as 401(k) plans through place of employment on a fee basis. This
is done through a third-party platform and the 401(k) analysis program.
Westco Advisory Services, Inc. does not act as a custodian of client assets.
The client always maintains asset control. Westco Advisory Services, Inc.
places trades for clients under a limited power of attorney.
Westco Advisory Services, Inc. is strictly a fee-only investment management
and financial planning firm. The firm does not sell annuities, insurance,
stocks, bonds, mutual funds, limited partnerships, or other commissioned
products, No commissions in any form are accepted.
Westco Advisory Services, Inc. is affiliated with a broker/dealer, Westco
Investment Corp., an insurance agency, Westco Agency, Inc., and a tax
preparation firm, Westco Financial Services, Inc. Recommendations may be
made, in the course of financial planning, for commissionable investment
products or insurance policies. The client is free to use any financial
professional of his/her choice to implement these recommendations if they so
choose.
Clients are asked to fill out a risk profile and a goals and objectives worksheet
to enable the Firm to learn as much as possible about the client’s risk
tolerance and goals. A consultation is then scheduled to review the
information and clarify both our understanding and the client’s understanding
of the goals and objectives along with a review of documents provided to us
by the client. Periodic reviews are also communicated to provide reminders
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of the specific courses of action that need to be taken. More frequent reviews
occur but are not necessarily communicated to the client unless immediate
changes are recommended.
Other professionals (e.g., lawyers or accountants,) are engaged directly by
the client on an as-needed basis. Conflicts of interest will be disclosed to the
client in the event they should occur.
The initial meeting is free of charge and is considered an exploratory
interview to determine the extent to which financial planning and investment
management may be beneficial to the client.
Principal Owners
James G. Westmacott is a 80% stockholder, Kathryn Westmacott Domack is
10% stockholder and Addison Drummond is 10% stockholder.
Types of Advisory Services
Westco Advisory Services, Inc. provides discretionary portfolio management
services; non-discretionary portfolio management services; and furnishes
investment advice through consultations.
On more than an occasional basis, Westco Advisory Services, Inc. furnishes
advice to clients on matters not involving securities, such as financial planning
matters, taxation issues, and trust services that often include estate planning.
As of 12/31/2024, Westco Advisory Services, Inc. manages $251,845,855 in
assets for 317 clients. $250,298,341 is managed on a discretionary basis,
and $1,547,514 is managed on a non-discretionary basis.
Tailored Relationships
The goals and objectives for each client are documented by the use of our
risk profile and goals and objectives worksheets. Clients may impose
restrictions on investing in certain securities or types of securities.
Agreements may not be assigned without client consent.
Types of Agreements
The following agreements define the typical client relationships.
Financial Planning Agreement
A financial plan is designed to help the client with all aspects of financial
planning without ongoing investment management after the financial plan is
completed. The financial plan may include, but is not limited to: a net worth
statement; a cash flow statement; a review of investment accounts, including
reviewing asset allocation and providing repositioning recommendations;
strategic tax planning; a review of retirement accounts and plans including
recommendations; a review of insurance policies and recommendations for
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changes, if necessary; one or more retirement scenarios; estate planning
review and recommendations; and education planning with funding
recommendations. Detailed investment advice and specific
recommendations are provided as part of a financial plan. Implementation of
the recommendations is at the discretion of the client. Some clients may not
have a need for a full financial plan and may choose a modular plan
consisting of specific areas they are concerned about, ex. Retirement
planning. The fee for a modular plan is negotiable.
The fee for a comprehensive financial plan is predicated upon the facts
known at the start of the engagement. The minimum fee is $1200.00 and is
negotiable. Since financial planning is a discovery process, situations occur
wherein the client is unaware of certain financial exposures or predicaments.
In the event that the client’s situation is substantially different than disclosed
at the initial meeting, a revised fee will be provided for mutual agreement.
The client must approve the change of scope in advance of the additional
work being performed when a fee increase is necessary.
After delivery of a financial plan, future face-to-face meetings may be
scheduled as necessary for up to one year. After delivery of the financial plan
the client has up to 20 days to return it for a full refund if they are not satisfied
for any reason whatsoever.
Portfolio Management Agreement
Most clients choose to have Westco Advisory Services, Inc. manage their
assets in order to obtain ongoing in-depth advice and life planning. All
aspects of the client’s financial affairs are reviewed. Realistic and
measurable goals are set and objectives to reach those goals are defined. As
goals and objectives change over time, suggestions are made and
implemented on an ongoing basis.
The scope of work and fee for a Portfolio Management Agreement is provided
to the client in writing prior to the start of the relationship. A Portfolio
Management Agreement confirms the client’s understanding with respect to
the investment management relationship.
The annual Portfolio Management Agreement fee is based on a percentage
of the investable assets according to the following schedule:
1.50% on the first $500,000;
1.25% on the next $500,000 (from 500,001 to 1,000,000);
1.00% on the next $2 million (from 1,000,001 to 3,000,000):
.85% on the next $2 million (from 3,000,001 to 5,000,000);
.75% on the next $2 ½ million (from 5,000,001 to 7,500,000);
.65% on the next $2 ½ million (from 7,500,001 to 10,000,000);
.50% on the next $5 million ($10,000,001 to $15,000,000)
.40% on amount over $15,000,001
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The minimum annual fee is $1500.00 for any portion of the year service is
provided. If a smaller account is opened it may be managed by a submanager
at their fee schedule. The fee for a 401(k) Plan is negotiable. Current client
relationships may exist where the fees are higher or lower than the fee
schedule above. The fee is billed in advance for the quarter based upon the
assets under management on the last day of the previous quarter.
If Westco Advisory Services, Inc. recommends, as part of a diversified
portfolio, an outside money management firm, that firm will have their own
Portfolio Management Agreement and Disclosure Documents.
Although the Portfolio Management Agreement is an ongoing agreement and
constant adjustments are required, the length of service to the client is at the
client’s discretion. The client or the investment manager may terminate an
Agreement by written notice to the other party. At termination, fees will be
billed on a pro rata basis for the portion of the quarter completed. The
portfolio value on the day of the end of the previous quarter is the basis for
the fee computation, adjusted for the number of days during the billing quarter
prior to termination.
Retainer Agreement
In some circumstances, a Retainer Agreement is executed in lieu of an
Portfolio Management Agreement when it is more appropriate to work on a
fixed-fee basis. The annual fee for a Retainer Agreement is negotiable.
Hourly Planning Engagements
Westco Advisory Services, Inc. provides hourly planning services for clients
who need advice on a limited scope of work. The hourly rate for limited scope
engagements is negotiable.
Asset Management
Assets are invested primarily in stocks, bonds and ETFs.
Stocks,bonds and ETFs will be purchased or sold through a brokerage
account. The brokerage firm may charge a fee for stock, bond and ETF
trades. Westco Advisory Services, Inc. does not receive any compensation,
in any form, from the brokerage firm.
Investments may also include: equities (stocks), warrants, corporate debt
securities, commercial paper, certificates of deposit, municipal securities,
investment company securities (variable life insurance, variable annuities,
and mutual funds shares), and U. S. government securities,
Initial public offerings (IPOs) are not available through Westco Advisory
Services, Inc..
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Participant Account Management (Discretionary)
We use a third party platform to facilitate management of held away assets
such as a defined contribution plan (participant accounts, with discretion). The
platform allows us to avoid being considered to have custody of Client funds
since we do not have direct access to Client log-in credentials to affect trades.
We are not affiliated with the platform in any way and receive no
compensation from them for using their platform. A link will be provided to the
Client allowing them to connect an account(s) to the platform. Once Client
account(s) is connected to the platform, Adviser will review the current
account allocations. When deemed necessary, Adviser will rebalance the
account considering client investment goals and risk tolerance, and any
change in allocations will consider current economic and market trends. The
goal is to improve account performance over time, minimize losses during
difficult markets, and manage internal fees that harm account performance.
Client account(s) will be reviewed at least quarterly and allocation changes
will be made as deemed necessary
Investment management fees are generally directly debited on a pro rata
basis from client accounts. The exception for this is directly managed held-
away accounts, such as 401(k)’s. As it is impossible to directly debit the fees
from these accounts, those fees will be assigned to the client’s taxable
accounts on a pro-rata basis. If the client does not have a taxable account,
those fees will be billed directly to the client. We may cancel for non-payment
from the invoice billing date if payment has not been received within 30 days.
Accounts initiated or terminated during a calendar quarter will be charged a
pro-rated fee based on the amount of time remaining in the billing period. An
account may be terminated immediately upon written notice. Since fees are
billed in advance, if an account is terminated, the client will receive a pro-
rated return of fees.
The fee will be based on total held away asset from each company. For
instance if we obtain assets from a particular company , their combined
amount can trigger a breakpoint.
$0.00 to $10,000,000 = 1% annually
$10,000,001.00 to $15,000,000.00 = 0.90% annually
$15,000,001.00 to $20,000,000.00 = 0.80% annually
$20,000,001.00 to $25,000,000.00 = 0.70% annually
This fee schedule will be negotiable
Termination of Agreement
A Client may terminate any of the aforementioned agreements at any time by
notifying Westco Advisory Services, Inc. in writing and paying the rate for the
time spent on the investment advisory engagement prior to notification of
termination. If the client made an advance payment, Westco Advisory
Services, Inc. will refund any unearned portion of the advance payment.
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Westco Advisory Services, Inc. may terminate any of the aforementioned
agreements at any time by notifying the client in writing. If the client made an
advance payment, Westco Advisory Services, Inc. will refund any unearned
portion of the advance payment
Fees and Compensation
Description
Westco Advisory Services, bases its fees on a percentage of assets under
management, hourly charges, and fixed fees.
Financial plans are priced, in advance, according to the degree of complexity
associated with the client’s situation.
Fee Billing
Investment management fees for individually managed accounts are billed
quarterly, in advance, meaning that we invoice you before the three-month
billing period has begun. Fees are usually deducted from a designated client
account to facilitate billing. The client must consent in advance in writing to
direct debiting of their investment account. Accounts that are custodied at
Schwab are billed at this method.
Participant Account Management (Discretionary) fees will be assigned to the
client’s taxable accounts on a pro-rata basis. If the client does not have a
taxable account, those fees will be billed directly to the client. Accounts
initiated or terminated during a calendar quarter will be charged a pro-rated
fee based on the amount of time remaining in the billing period. An account
may be terminated immediately upon written notice. Since fees are billed in
advance, if an account is terminated, the client will receive pro-rated return of
fees. It will be based on total held away asset from each company. For
instance if we obtain assets from a particular company, their combined
amount can trigger a breakpoint.
Outside money managers may use a different billing cycle or a different
calculation method. Each will be disclosed later in this brochure on pages 9
and 10 in the section dealing with outside money managers.
Fees for financial plans are billed 50% in advance, with the balance due upon
delivery of the financial plan.
After delivery of the financial plan the client has up to 20 days to return it for a
full refund if they are not satisfied for any reason whatsoever.
Other Fees
Custodians may charge transaction fees on purchases or sales of securities.
These transaction charges are usually small and incidental to the purchase or
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sale of a security. The selection of the security is more important than the
nominal fee that the custodian charges to buy or sell the security.
Westco Advisory Services, Inc., in its sole discretion, may waive its minimum
fee and/or charge a lesser investment advisory fee based upon certain criteria
(e.g., historical relationship, type of assets, anticipated future earn capacity,
anticipated future additional assets, dollar amounts of assets to be managed,
related accounts, account composition, negotiations with clients, etc.).
Expense Ratios
Mutual funds generally charge a management fee for their services as
investment managers. The management fee is called an expense ratio. For
example, an expense ratio of 0.50 means that the mutual fund company
charges 0.5% for their services. These fees are in addition to the fees paid
by you to Westco Advisory Services, Inc.
The expense ratio for an Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) will usually range
from .05 to .6 and will be disclosed in the proposal for the account.
Performance figures quoted by mutual fund companies in various publications
are after their fees have been deducted.
Past Due Accounts and Termination of Agreement
Westco Advisory Services, Inc. reserves the right to stop work on any account
that is more than 30 days overdue. In addition, Westco Advisory Services,
Inc. reserves the right to terminate any financial planning engagement where
a client has willfully concealed or has refused to provide pertinent information
about financial situations when necessary and appropriate, in Westco
Advisory Services, Inc.’s judgment, to providing proper financial advice. Any
unused portion of fees collected in advance will be refunded within 15
business days.
Performance-Based Fees
Sharing of Capital Gains
Fees are not based on a share of the capital gains or capital appreciation of
managed securities.
Westco Advisory Services, Inc. does not use a performance-based fee
structure because of the potential conflict of interest. Performance-based
compensation may create an incentive for the adviser to recommend an
investment that may carry a higher degree of risk to the client.
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Types of Clients
Description
Westco Advisory Services, Inc. generally provides investment advice to
individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, or charitable
organizations, corporations or business entities.
Client relationships vary in scope and length of service.
Account Minimums
The minimum account size is $100,000 of assets under management, which
equates to an annual fee of $1500.00.
When an account falls below $100,000 in value, the minimum annual fee of
$1500.00 is charged.
Westco Advisory Services, Inc. has the discretion to waive the account
minimum. Accounts of less than $100,000 may be set up when the client and
the advisor anticipate the client will add additional funds to the accounts
bringing the total to $100,000 within a reasonable time or when the aggregate
of all of the client’s accounts total $100,000. Other exceptions will apply to
employees of Westco Advisory Services, Inc. and their relatives, or relatives
of existing clients.
Clients receiving ongoing portfolio management services will be assessed a
$1500 minimum annual fee. Clients with assets below the minimum account
size may pay a higher percentage rate on their annual fees than the fees paid
by clients with greater assets under management.
This minimum applies to accounts opening as of 4/01/2015.
Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss
Methods of Analysis
Security analysis methods may include charting, fundamental analysis,
technical analysis, and cyclical analysis.
The main sources of information include financial newspapers and
magazines, inspections of corporate activities, research materials prepared
by others, corporate rating services, timing services, annual reports,
prospectuses, filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and
company press releases.
Other sources of information that Westco Advisory Services, Inc. may use
include Morningstar mutual fund information, Morningstar stock information,
Valueline stock information,the World Wide Web and various others from time
to time.
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Investment Strategies
Westco Advisory Services, Inc. will never recommend a single investment or
a single money manager until we take the time and perform the due diligence
to thoroughly understand your lifestyle, risk tolerance and time horizon. We'll
carefully evaluate how your investments should impact and interact with your
tax strategies and estate planning.
We assist our clients in defining their risk tolerance and then develop a
sensible and prudent asset allocation strategy for their portfolios. After
detailed interviews with each client, we customize each portfolio based on
investment time horizon, cash flow considerations and overall investment
objectives and goals. We then backtest our proposed investment strategy to
gauge how it would have performed in prior years, both on a periodic and
compound basis, and compare our proposed strategy to the existing
investments and appropriate benchmarks.
Once we have developed and agreed to an appropriate asset allocation
strategy, we select appropriate investments with strong long term
performance for their class. We utilize proprietary screens to choose
investments, based upon risk adjusted returns, management experience,
income and balance sheet, A/R, A/P, Debt and expense and turnover
ratios. We periodically rebalance the portfolios to ensure that the
investments coincide with the recommended asset allocation strategy.
Diversification is one of the most critical components of any financial plan.
Applying an investment approach for a balanced, well-allocated portfolio, your
assets are apportioned among various investment types, such as stocks,
bonds, and cash equivalents. We utilize a time-tested, disciplined approach
when it comes to managing your money.
We do not try to guess which sector or stock will be the "hot" pick. We instead
prioritize long term investment fundamentals and an adherence to the asset
allocation strategy we have designed.
While your portfolio is subject to several types of risk, it is the day-to-day
short-term volatility of the financial markets that most concerns investors. A
portfolio's overall volatility is caused by two factors:
1. the fluctuations of each individual holding, and
2. the way in which the individual holdings behave in relation to the other
holdings in the portfolio.
We know that different economic events can cause certain assets to
appreciate while the value of other assets goes down. Applying this to your
portfolio can reduce its overall volatility. This knowledge helps us minimize the
short-term volatility. Each individual holding plays a specific role in the overall
portfolio. We use a disciplined approach to evaluate, select and monitor each
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investment. We utilize individual stocks, ETFs, and no-load mutual funds for
your equity holdings.
For larger client accounts Westco Advisory Services, Inc. may recommend a
Core & Satellite investment strategy to a portfolio, consisting of a Westco
Advisory Services, Inc. managed portfolio for the core, and utilizing a mix of
Westco Advisory Services, Inc. and outside Investment Managers for the
satellites. These Investment Managers provide different investment vehicles,
investment styles and trading strategies, along with possible alternative
investments, to the portfolio.
Westco Advisory Services, Inc. also provides guidance in selecting investment
management firms that have demonstrated expertise in a given investment
style or asset class. We will research and determine the best investment
choices for a plan utilizing some of the most sophisticated and comprehensive
tools available.
We have developed a manager selection process that is based on the
following:
• Return achieved vs. amount of risk taken
• Total return by asset class
• Fees charged
• Manager’s rank in category
• Alpha or excess returns achieved over appropriate benchmark
• Manager’s ability to adhere to his stated discipline
Specifically, we consider manager tenure, consistent application of a well-
articulated investment philosophy, short and longer term returns relative to
benchmarks and peer group, volatility relative to benchmarks, income tax
efficiency and operating costs.
We keep an objective eye on asset allocation, sector weighting, style drift and
tax events. We have access to a variety of different investment management
programs with managers who offer diversification. At every step of your
investment process, our goal is to reduce your risk and maximize your assets.
Risk of Loss
All investment programs have certain risks that are borne by the investor.
Our investment approach constantly keeps the risk of loss in mind. Investors
face the following investment risks:
•
Interest-rate Risk: Fluctuations in interest rates may cause investment
prices to fluctuate. For example, when interest rates rise, yields on
existing bonds become less attractive, causing their market values to
decline.
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• Market Risk: The price of a security, bond, or mutual fund may drop in
reaction to tangible and intangible events and conditions. This type of
risk is caused by external factors independent of a security’s particular
underlying circumstances. For example, political, economic and social
conditions may trigger market events.
•
Inflation Risk: When any type of inflation is present, a dollar today will
not buy as much as a dollar next year, because purchasing power is
eroding at the rate of inflation.
• Currency Risk: Overseas investments are subject to fluctuations in the
value of the dollar against the currency of the investment’s originating
country. This is also referred to as exchange rate risk.
• Reinvestment Risk: This is the risk that future proceeds from
investments may have to be reinvested at a potentially lower rate of
return (i.e. interest rate). This primarily relates to fixed income
securities.
• Business Risk: These risks are associated with a particular industry or
a particular company within an industry. For example, oil-drilling
companies depend on finding oil and then refining it, a lengthy
process, before they can generate a profit. They carry a higher risk of
profitability than an electric company, which generates its income from
a steady stream of customers who buy electricity no matter what the
economic environment is like.
• Liquidity Risk: Liquidity is the ability to readily convert an investment
into cash. Generally, assets are more liquid if many traders are
interested in a standardized product. For example, Treasury Bills are
highly liquid, while real estate properties are not.
• Financial Risk: Excessive borrowing to finance a business’ operations
increases the risk of profitability, because the company must meet the
terms of its obligations in good times and bad. During periods of
financial stress, the inability to meet loan obligations may result in
bankruptcy and/or a declining market value.
Disciplinary Information
Legal and Disciplinary
The firm and its employees have not been involved in legal or disciplinary
events related to past or present investment clients.
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Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
Affiliations
Westco Advisory Services, Inc. has arrangements that are material to its
advisory or its clients with related firms:
Westco Investment Corp. is a broker/dealer owned 80% by James G.
Westmacott, 10% by Kathryn Westmacott Domack and 10% by Addison
Drummond. Westco Advisory Services recommends broker/dealers to
clients. At no time will the client be charged more to trade through Westco
Investment Corp than to trade directly through the custodial broker/dealer.
James G. Westmacott, Kenneth J. Hehir, Jr., Addison (A.J.) Drummond,
Susan Forgasch, Matthew Viani and Joseph Becker as representatives of
Westco Investment Corp., execute securities transactions on a commission
basis for clients of Westco Investment Corp.
Westco Agency, Inc. is an insurance agency licensed in the states of New
York and Connecticut. James G. Westmacott is an 80% owner, Kathryn
Westmacott Domack is a 10% owner and Addison Drummond is 10% owner.
Westco Agency, Inc. offers life insurance, health insurance, disability
insurance, long term care insurance and property and casualty insurance.
Westco Financial Services, Inc. is a tax preparation firm. James G.
Westmacott is a 80% owner, Kathryn Westmacott Domack is a 10% owner
and Addison Drummond is a 10% owner.
Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client
Transactions and Personal Trading
Code of Ethics
The employees of Westco Advisory Services, Inc. have committed to a Code
of Ethics that is designed to ensure the high standards long maintained by
Westco Advisory Services, Inc. continue to be applied. The purpose of the
Code is to preclude activities which may lead to or give the appearance of
conflicts of interest, insider trading and other forms of prohibited or unethical
business conduct. The excellent name and reputation of our firm continues to
be a direct reflection of the conduct of each employee.
Both Westco Advisory Services, Inc. and its employees are prohibited from
engaging in fraudulent or manipulative conduct. This means more than acting
with honesty or good faith alone. It means the Firm and its employees have a
duty of utmost good faith to act solely in the best interest of its clients. The
Firm will provide a copy of the Code of Ethics to any client or prospective
client upon request.
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Participation or Interest in Client Transactions
Westco Advisory Services, Inc. and its employees may buy or sell securities
that are also held by clients. Employees may not trade their own securities
ahead of client trades. All employee trades must be approved in advance.
Employee accounts are reviewed monthly to ensure compliance. Employees
comply with the provisions of the Westco Advisory Services, Inc. Compliance
Manual.
Personal Trading
The Chief Compliance Officer of Westco Advisory Services, Inc. is James G.
Westmacott. He reviews all employee trades each month. The personal
trading reviews ensure that the personal trading of employees does not affect
the markets, and that clients of the firm receive preferential treatment. Since
most employee trades are small security trades or exchange-traded fund
trades, the trades do not affect the securities markets. Any trades made by
James Westmacott are reviewed by Kathryn Westmacott Domack.
Brokerage Practices
Selecting Brokerage Firms
Westco Advisory Services, Inc. does have an affiliation with Westco
Investment Corp., an introducing broker/dealer. Specific custodian
recommendations are made to Clients based on their need for such services.
Westco Advisory Services, Inc. recommends custodians based on the proven
integrity and financial responsibility of the firm and the best execution of
orders at reasonable commission rates.
Westco Advisory Services, Inc. recommends brokerage firms and qualified
custodians, such as Charles Schwab & Co., Interactive Brokers and Trade
PMR.
Westco Advisory Services, Inc. does not receive fees or commissions from
any of these arrangements.
Best Execution
Westco Advisory Services, Inc. reviews the execution of trades at each
custodian each quarter. The review is documented in the Westco Advisory
Services, Inc. Compliance Manual. Trading fees charged by the custodians
are also reviewed on a quarterly basis. Westco Advisory Services, Inc. does
not receive any portion of the trading fees.
Soft Dollars
Westco Advisory Services, Inc. does not have any soft dollar arrangements
with any of the custodians we recommend. This means we are not receiving
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any compensation in any form, such as software credits, research reports,
etc., for recommending the custodian.
Order Aggregation
In the case of purchases or sales of stocks that are in multiple client
accounts, the custodian will be instructed to execute a block or bunched
trade. Client allocation is predetermined before the placement of the trade.
In the case of a block trade being broken into two or more trades, clients are
given the average price of the trade, so all clients will have an equal basis.
Trade confirmations from the executing broker/dealer will clearly show
whether the trades were placed on a principal or agency basis.
Review of Accounts
Periodic Reviews
Account reviews are performed weekly, monthly and quarterly by advisors
James G. Westmacott, CIO and/or Kathryn W. Domack, CFO and/or Addison
Drummond, President. Account reviews are performed more frequently when
market conditions dictate.
Review Triggers
Other conditions that may trigger a review are changes in the tax laws, new
investment information, and changes in a client's own financial situation (such
as retirement, termination of employment or inheritance).
Regular Reports
Account reviewers are members of the firm's Investment Committee. They
are instructed to consider the client's current security positions and the
likelihood that the performance of each security will contribute to the
investment objectives of the client.
Reports may be sent to clients or used during face to face meetings with
clients, such as a current position report or a performance report. These
reports are for discussion purposes only. Clients are urged to refer to the
statements and confirmations they receive directly from the custodian.
Clients receive periodic communications direct from the custodian on at least
a quarterly basis detailing security holdings, any trades placed in the account
and any other transactions that take place in the account, such as dividends
or interest received or management fees being withdrawn. Trade
confirmations also are sent direct from the custodian.
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Client Referrals, Solicitors and Other Compensation
Incoming Referrals
Westco Advisory Services, Inc. has been fortunate to receive many client
referrals over the years. The referrals came from current clients who are not
compensated for these referrals.
Solicitors
Westco Advisory Services, Inc. currently has a Solicitors’ agreement with
Ocean Financial Federal Credit Union to introduce prospects to Westco
Advisory Services, Inc.’s Portfolio Management services. Solicitors must
have a Series 65, be a Certified Financial Planner or a member of the Credit
Union Service Organization (CUSO).
The Solicitor agrees to recommend Westco Advisory Services, Inc.’s
investment management services, to potential clients and agrees to solicit for
and refer to Westco Advisory Services, Inc. those individuals and entities it
believes are suitable and appropriate for the investment management services
offered by Westco Advisory Services, Inc. The Solicitor shall also make
periodic contact with referred clients, at least annually, to assist referred clients
in understanding the investment management services and to obtain and/or
update client information. The Solicitor is not authorized to and shall not make
any investment recommendations on behalf of Westco Advisory Services, Inc.,
give any investment advice on behalf of Westco Advisory Services, Inc., nor
accept any client on behalf of Westco Advisory Services, Inc. The Solicitor is
not authorized to enter into any agreement or undertaking on behalf of Westco
Advisory Services, Inc. No Investment advisory agreement will become
effective until it is accepted by Westco Advisory Services, Inc. at its office in
Lynbrook.
Westco Advisory Services, Inc. and the Solicitor have a written Solicitor
Agreement in place detailing the Solicitor’s obligations, Westco Advisory
Services, Inc.’s obligations, payments, and the timing of such to Solicitor and
the requirements of the Solicitor.
The Solicitor is required to make the introduction to the client and supply the
client with a copy of Westco Advisory Services, Inc.’s written Disclosure
Document which clearly states that the Solicitor does not render investment
advice on behalf of Westco Advisory Services, Inc., nor is the Solicitor
authorized to act in any way on behalf of Westco Advisory Services, Inc.,
except to solicit clients. The document will also show the percentage of the fee
paid to the Solicitor for referring the client to Westco Advisory Services, Inc.
The Solicitor will have the client sign two copies of the Disclosure Document,
one to be retained by the client and the second copy to be returned to Westco
Advisory Services, Inc. for its records.
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Referrals Out
Westco Advisory Services, Inc. does not accept referral fees or any form of
remuneration from other professionals when a prospect or client is referred to
them.
Custody
Custody
Custody, as it applies to investment advisors, has been defined by regulators
as having access or control over client funds and/or securities. In other
words, custody is not limited to physically holding client funds and securities.
If an investment advisor has the ability to access or control client funds or
securities, the investment advisor is deemed to have custody and must
ensure proper procedures are implemented. Westco Advisory Services, Inc.
is deemed to have custody of client funds whenever Westco Advisory is given
the authority to have fees deducted directly from client accounts. This is the
only form of custody Westco Advisory Services, Inc. will ever maintain. It
should be noted that authorization to trade in client accounts is not deemed
by regulators to be custody.
For accounts in which Westco Advisory Services, Inc. is deemed to have
custody, Westco Advisory Services, Inc. has established procedures to
ensure all client funds and securities are held at a qualified custodian in a
separate account for each client under that client’s name. Clients will direct,
in writing, the establishment of all accounts and therefore are aware of the
qualified custodian’s name, address and the manner in which the funds or
securities are maintained.
Account Statements
All assets are held at qualified custodians, which means the custodians
provide account statements directly to clients at their address of record, by
email or are available online at least quarterly.
Performance Reports
Clients are urged to compare the account statements received directly from
their custodians to the performance report statements provided by Westco
Advisory Services, Inc.. The performance report we provide is for discussion
purposes only and clients are asked to refer to the actual statements and
confirmations they receive directly from the custodian.
Net Worth Statements
In the course of comprehensive financial planning, clients are provided net
worth statements and net worth graphs that are generated from the
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information we receive directly from the client. Net worth statements contain
approximations of bank account balances provided by the client, as well as
the value of land and hard-to-price real estate. The net worth statements are
used for long-term financial planning where the exact values of assets are not
material to the financial planning tasks.
Investment Discretion
Discretionary Authority for Trading
Westco Advisory Services, Inc. accepts discretionary authority to manage
securities accounts on behalf of clients. Westco Advisory Services, Inc. has
the authority to determine, without obtaining specific client consent, the
securities to be bought or sold, and the amount of the securities to be bought
or sold. Clients sign a limited power of attorney granting the Firm the ability to
do this. The limited power of attorney applies to security trading only. At no
time does this power of attorney give the Firm any right to withdraw cash from
the clients account, except as directed by the client. Checks from the account
will be sent directly to the client’s address of record, unless the client has
directed the custodian, in writing, to follow other directions.
If a trading authorization has not been signed by the client, as in the case of
non-discretionary accounts, Westco Advisory Services, Inc. consults with the
client prior to each trade to obtain concurrence.
The client approves the custodian to be used and the commission rates paid
to the custodian. Westco Advisory Services, Inc. does not receive any portion
of the transaction fees or commissions paid by the client to the custodian on
certain trades.
Discretionary trading authority facilitates placing trades in your accounts on
your behalf so that we may promptly implement the investment strategy that
you have approved.
Voting Client Securities
Proxy Votes
Westco Advisory Services, Inc. does not vote proxies on securities. Clients
are expected to vote their own proxies.
When assistance on voting proxies is requested, Westco Advisory Services,
Inc. will provide recommendations to the Client. If a conflict of interest exists,
it will be disclosed to the Client.
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Financial Information
Financial Condition
Westco Advisory Services, Inc. does not have any financial impairment that
will preclude the firm from meeting contractual commitments to clients.
A balance sheet is not required to be provided because Westco Advisory
Services, Inc. does not serve as a custodian for client funds or securities, and
does not require prepayment of fees of more than $1,200 per client, and six
months or more in advance.
Business Continuity Plan
General
Westco Advisory Services, Inc. has a Business Continuity Plan in place that
provides detailed steps to mitigate and recover from the loss of office space,
communications, services or key people.
Disasters
The Business Continuity Plan covers natural disasters such as snow storms,
hurricanes, tornados, and flooding. The Plan covers man-made disasters
such as loss of electrical power, loss of water pressure, fire, bomb threat,
nuclear emergency, chemical event, biological event, T-1 communications
line outage, Internet outage, railway accident and aircraft accident. Electronic
files are backed up daily and archived offsite.
Alternate offices are identified to support ongoing operations in the event the
main office is unavailable. It is our intention to contact all clients within five
days of a disaster that dictates moving our office to an alternate location.
Information Security Program
Information Security
Westco Advisory Services, Inc. maintains an information security program to
reduce the risk that your personal and confidential information may be
breached.
Privacy Notice
Westco Advisory Services, Inc. is committed to maintaining the confidentiality,
integrity and security of the personal information that is entrusted to us.
The categories of nonpublic information that we collect from you may include
information about your personal finances, information about your health to the
extent that it is needed for the financial planning process, information about
transactions between you and third parties, and information from consumer
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reporting agencies, e.g., credit reports. We use this information to help you
meet your personal financial goals.
With your permission, we disclose limited information to attorneys,
accountants, and mortgage lenders with whom you have established a
relationship. You may opt out from our sharing information with these
nonaffiliated third parties by notifying us at any time by telephone, mail, fax,
email, or in person. With your permission, we share a limited amount of
information about you with your brokerage firm in order to execute securities
transactions on your behalf.
We maintain a secure office to ensure that your information is not placed at
unreasonable risk. We employ a firewall barrier, secure data encryption
techniques and authentication procedures in our computer environment.
We do not provide your personal information to mailing list vendors or
solicitors. We require strict confidentiality in our agreements with unaffiliated
third parties that require access to your personal information, including
financial service companies, consultants, and auditors. Federal and state
securities regulators may review our Company records and your personal
records as permitted by law.
Personally identifiable information about you will be maintained while you are
a client, and for the required period thereafter that records are required to be
maintained by federal and state securities laws. After that time, information
may be destroyed.
We will notify you in advance if our privacy policy is expected to change. We
are required by law to deliver this Privacy Notice to you annually, in writing.
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Brochure Supplement (Part 2B of Form ADV)
Education and Business Standards
Westco Advisory Services, Inc. requires that advisors in its employ have an
educational background that includes a bachelor’s degree or completion of
advanced coursework demonstrating knowledge of financial planning and tax
planning. Examples of acceptable coursework include: an MBA, a CFP®, a
CFA, a ChFC, JD, CTFA, EA or CPA. Additionally, advisors must have work
experience that demonstrates their aptitude for financial planning and
investment management.
Professional Certifications
Employees have earned certifications and credentials that are required to be
explained in further detail.
The CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, CFP® and federally registered CFP (with
flame design) marks (collectively, the “CFP® marks”) are professional certification
marks granted in the United States by Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards,
Inc. (“CFP Board”).
The CFP® certification is a voluntary certification; no federal or state law or regulation
requires financial planners to hold CFP® certification. It is recognized in the United
States and several other countries for its (1) high standard of professional education; (2)
stringent code of conduct and standards of practice; and (3) ethical requirements that
govern professional engagements with clients. Currently, more than 62,000 individuals
have obtained CFP® certification in the United States.
To attain the right to use the CFP® marks, an individual must satisfactorily fulfill the
following requirements:
• Education – Complete an advanced college-level course of study addressing the
financial planning subject areas that CFP Board’s studies have determined as
necessary for the competent and professional delivery of financial planning
services. CFP Board’s financial planning subject areas include insurance
planning and risk management, employee benefits planning, investment
planning, income tax planning, retirement planning, and estate planning;
• Examination – Pass the comprehensive CFP® Certification Examination. The
examination, administered in 10 hours over a two-day period, includes case
studies and client scenarios designed to test one’s ability to correctly diagnose
financial planning issues and apply one’s knowledge of financial planning to real
world circumstances;
• Experience – Complete at least three years of full-time financial planning-related
experience (or the equivalent, measured as 2,000 hours per year); and
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• Ethics – Agree to be bound by CFP Board’s Standards of Professional Conduct,
a set of documents outlining the ethical and practice standards for CFP®
professionals.
Individuals who become certified must complete the following ongoing education and
ethics requirements to maintain the right to continue to use the CFP® marks:
• Continuing Education – Complete 30 hours of continuing education hours every
two years, including two hours on the Code of Ethics and other parts of the
Standards of Professional Conduct, to maintain competence and keep up with
developments in the financial planning field; and
• Ethics – Renew an agreement to be bound by the Standards of Professional
Conduct. The Standards prominently require that CFP® professionals provide
financial planning services at a fiduciary standard of care. This means CFP®
professionals must provide financial planning services in the best interests of
their clients.
CFP® professionals who fail to comply with the above standards and requirements may
be subject to CFP Board’s enforcement process, which could result in suspension or
permanent revocation of their CFP® certification.
The above requirements are the current requirements as set forth by the CFP Board.
Advisors who received the CFP certification more than 10 years ago fulfilled the
requirements as set forth by the CFP Board at that time but are still bound by the
continuing education requirements and Ethics requirements that are in force today.
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James G. Westmacott, CFP
Educational Background:
• Date of birth: 04/08/1955
•
Institutions: Adelphi University – Certified Financial Planner (CFP)
designation – 1982.
• Business Experience:
Westco Financial Group, comprised of
Westco Advisory Services, Inc.
Westco Investment Corp.
Westco Agency, Inc.
Westco Financial Services, Inc. from 1983 to Present
Disciplinary Information: None
Other Business Activities:
James G. Westmacott is CIO and Registered Principal of Westco Investment
Corp., a broker/dealer and has Series 7, 24 and 63 licenses. He is also the
Vice President of Westco Agency, Inc. and has a New York State Life, Health
and Variable Annuity license. He spends approximately 30% of his work week
on these related activities.
Additional Compensation: James G. Westmacott is compensated with a
minimal fixed annual salary.
Supervision:
James G. Westmacott is supervised by Kathryn Westmacott Domack,
CFO. She reviews James G. Westmacott’s work through frequent office
interactions as well as remote interactions. She also reviews James G.
Westmacott’s activities through our client relationship management
system.
Kathryn Westmacott Domack's contact information:
By phone: (516)593-5070
By Email: kwestmacott@westcofinancialgroup.com
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Barbara D. Fulcher
Educational Background:
Institutions:
• Date of birth: 02/05/1952
•
Queens College 1969
Nassau Community College 1970
Business Experience:
Westco Financial Group, comprised of
Westco Advisory Services, Inc.
Westco investment Corp.
Westco Agency, Inc.
Westco Financial Services, Inc. from 1988 to Present
Disciplinary Information: None
Other Business Activities: Barbara D. Fulcher is paid as a management
consultant of Westco Financial Services, Inc. and Westco Advisory Services,
Inc.
Additional Compensation: None
Supervision:
Barbara D. Fulcher is supervised by James G. Westmacott, CIO. He
reviews Barbara D. Fulcher’s work through frequent office interactions as
well as remote interactions. He also reviews Barbara D. Fulcher’s
activities through our client relationship management system.
James G. Westmacott’s contact information:
By phone: (516) 593-5070
Email: jwestmacott@westcofinancialgroup.com
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Kathryn Westmacott Domack
Educational Background:
Institutions:
• Date of Birth: 10/29/1982
•
Sacred Heart University-2004
Sacred Heart University (Masters)-2005
• Education through Securities Training Corp. and subsequent
passing of Series 65 in 2015
Business Experience:
Westco Financial Group, comprised of
Westco Advisory Services, Inc.
Westco Investment Corp.
Westco Agency, Inc.
Westco Financial Services, Inc. from 2008 to Present
Disciplinary Information: None
Other Business Activities: Kathryn W. Domack is the CFO of Westco Agency,
Inc., Westco Financial Services Inc. and Westco Investment Corp. She has a
NYS and CT Life and Health License. She spends approximately 50% of the
work week with these related activities. In addition, Kathryn W. Domack is the
Treasurer of the PTO at Fawn Hollow Elementary School
Additional Compensation: Kathryn W. Domack receives a salary from Westco
Financial Services Inc. and is paid by the different Westco companies on an
as needed basis.
Supervision:
Kathryn W. Domack, CFO is supervised by James G. Westmacott, CIO.
He reviews Kathryn W. Domack’s work through frequent office
interactions as well as remote interactions. He also reviews Kathryn W.
Domack’s activities through our client relationship management system.
James G. Westmacott’s contact information:
By phone: (516) 593-5070
Email: jwestmacott@westcofinancialgroup.com
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Susan Forgasch, CFP
Educational Background:
Institutions:
• Date of Birth 10/14/1957
•
Queens College – B.A Accounting and Information Systems,
Summa Cum Laude 1978
NYU – MBA courses taken in financial analysis
College for Financial Planning, CFP designation 1989
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) licensed 1980, currently not
active
• Subsequent passing of Series 7 and Series 63 licensing exams
1991, NYS Life and Health Ins, 1994
Business Experience:
Ernst and Whinney CPAs - 1978-1980, Senior Accountant
Coopers and Lybrand, CPAs - 1980-1992, Senior Manager
Financial Planning Software Development
Comprehensive Financial Management, Melville, NY - 1992-1998
Westco Investment Corp - 1998-present
Westco Advisory Services – 2012-present
Susan Forgasch, CFP, dba Comprehensive Financial Strategies -
2000-present
Disciplinary Information: None
Other Business Activities: Susan Forgasch is the owner of Comprehensive
Financial Strategies, a company she founded in 1998 to provide financial
services including retirement and estate planning to individuals and small
businesses. She is NYS life and health licensed, as well as holds a Series 7
general securities license. She spends approximately 90% of the work week
on activities related to her clients.
Supervision:
The securities portion of Susan Forgasch’s business is supervised by
James Westmacott.
James G. Westmacott’s contact information:
By phone: (516) 593-5070
Email: jwestmacott@westcofinancialgroup.com
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Kenneth J. Hehir, Jr.
Educational Background:
Institutions:
• Date of Birth: 08/25/1957
•
St. Michaels College - BA Business Administration 1979
Business Experience:
Westco Financial Group, comprised of
Westco Advisory Services, Inc
Westco Investment Corp
Westco Agency, Inc
Westco Financial Services, Inc from 1983-present
Disciplinary Information: None
Other Business Activities: Kenneth J. Hehir, Jr. is a Registered
Representative of Westco Investment Corp. and has Series 7, 63, and 65
licenses. He has a New York State Property & Casualty License as well as a
New York State Life, Health & Variable Annuity License.
Kenneth is also a Member of an Insurance Group, a Licensed Property &
Casualty Insurance Agency; and a Member of a Licensed Life Insurance
Agency.
Supervision:
Kenneth J. Hehir, Jr. is supervised by James G. Westmacott, CIO. He
reviews Kenneth’s work through meetings as well as the client
relationship management system.
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Addison (A.J.) Drummond
Educational Background
Institutions:
• Date of Birth: 05/10/1989
•
Nassau Community College- 2009
CUNY Baruch- 2011
Education through Securities Training Corp. and subsequent passing of
Series 65 in 2019.
Business Experience
Westco Financial Group, comprised of
Westco Advisory Services, Inc.
Westco Investment Corp.
Westco Agency, Inc.
Westco Financial Services, Inc from 2019 to Present
Disciplinary Information: None
Other Business Activities: AJ is President and Registered Principal of Westco
Investment Corp. He has his Series 7, 63,24, and 51 licenses. He has his NY
Life, Health and Variable Annuity license. He is also President of Westco
Financial Services and Westco Agency Inc. He spends 50% of the work week
on these related activities. In addition, Addison J. Drummond is a managing
partner in a Real Estate LLC, is Captain of the Lynbrook Hose Company Fire
Department and is Vice President and a board member of the Lynbrook
Chamber of Commerce
Additional Compensation: Addison is compensated with a minimal fixed
annual salary.
Supervision:
Addison J. Drummond, President is supervised by James G.
Westmacott, CIO. He reviews Addison J. Drummond’s work through
frequent office interactions as well as remote interactions. He also
reviews Addison J. Drummond’s activities through our client relationship
management system.
James G Westmacott’s contact information
By Phone: (516) 593-5070
Email: jwestmacott@westcofinancialgroup.com
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Matthew Viani
Educational Background:
• Date of Birth: 03/25/1990
• Education through Securities Training Corp. and subsequently
passing of Series 65 in 2023
Business Experience:
Westco Advisory Services, Inc. from March 2023 to Present
Westco Investment Corp. from June 2023 to Present
Westco Financial Services, Inc. from March 2023 to Present
Disciplinary Information: None
Other Business Activities: Matthew is Registered Rep at Westco Investment
Corp. He has his Series 6 and 63 licenses. He is also a managing partner in
RunTheCalc LLC which sells office products and does bookkeeping.
Matthew is a managing partner in a Real Estate and Bookkeeping LLC.
Furthermore, Matthew maintains an active role as a Facility & Sales Manager
at Cedar Grove Cemetery Association.
Supervision: Matthew Viani is supervised by Addison (A.J.) Drummond,
President and Registered Principal. He reviews Matthew Viani’s work through
both office and remote interactions. He also reviews Matthew Viani’s activities
through our client relationship management system.
Addison (A.J.) Drummond’s contact information
By phone: (516) 593-5070
Email: ADrummond@westcofinancialgroup.com
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Joseph Becker
Educational Background:
State University of New York at Cortland- Bachelor of Science, Business
Economics (May 2022)
• Date of Birth: 02/23/2000
• Education through Securities Training Corp. and subsequently
passing of Series 6 and Series 63 in 2025
Business Experience:
Westco Financial Group - February 2024 to present
Jovia Financial Credit Union - August 2023 to September 2024
Morgan Stanley – February 2023 to May 2023
Disciplinary Information: None
Other Business Activities: Joseph Becker is an Associate Financial Advisor at
Westco Financial Group. He has his Series 6 and 63 licenses. He is currently
handling client service responsibilities such as preparing for appointments,
running reports, and assisting with client phone calls. He also assists with
investment research, portfolio analysis, and provides additional support for
the Advisors.
Supervision: Joseph Becker is supervised by Addison (A.J.) Drummond,
President and Registered Principal. He reviews Joseph Becker’s work
through both office and remote interactions. He also reviews Joseph Becker’s
activities through our client relationship management system.
Addison (A.J.) Drummond’s contact information
By phone: (516) 593-5070
Email: ADrummond@westcofinancialgroup.com
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