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January 30, 2026
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1800 S Telshor Blvd
Las Cruces, NM 88011
(575) 556.8500
www.WW-capital.com
This brochure provides information about the
qualifications and business practices of Westwind Capital
(“WWC”). If you have any questions about the contents of
this brochure, please contact us at 575.556.8500 or at
info@ww-capital.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 WWC also is available on the
SEC’s website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
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Table of Contents
Item 1 Cover Page ......................................................................................................................................... 1
Item 2 Table of Contents............................................................................................................................... 2
Item 3 Material Changes ............................................................................................................................... 4
Item 4 Advisory Business .............................................................................................................................. 4
Business Description ............................................................................................................................ 4
Advisory Services Offered .................................................................................................................... 4
Client Tailored Services ........................................................................................................................ 5
Wrap Fee Programs ............................................................................................................................. 5
Assets Under Management ................................................................................................................. 5
Item 5 Fees and Compensation .................................................................................................................... 5
Management Fees ............................................................................................................................... 5
Payment of Fees ................................................................................................................................... 6
Other Fees and Expenses ..................................................................................................................... 6
Refunds and Contract Terminations .................................................................................................... 6
Financial Planning Fees……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………7
Other Compensation ............................................................................................................................ 7
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 ........................................................... 7
Investment Strategies .......................................................................................................................... 7
Strategy Specific Risks………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………9
Risk of Loss ......................................................................................................................................... 10
Item 9 Disciplinary Information .................................................................................................................. 12
Item 10 Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations ....................................................................... 12
Item 11 Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal Trading ................. 13
Code of Ethics..................................................................................................................................... 13
Interest in Client Transactions ........................................................................................................... 13
Personal Trading ................................................................................................................................ 13
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Item 12 Brokerage Practices ....................................................................................................................... 14
Selecting or Recommending Broker-dealers for Client Transactions ................................................ 14
Aggregating Trades ............................................................................................................................ 14
Item 13 Review of Accounts ....................................................................................................................... 15
Client Account Reviews ...................................................................................................................... 15
Client Reporting ................................................................................................................................. 15
Item 14 Client Referrals and Other Compensation ..................................................................................... 15
Third Party Money Manager Agreement ........................................................................................... 15
Item 15 Custody .......................................................................................................................................... 16
Item 16 Investment Discretion ................................................................................................................... 16
Item 17 Voting Client Securities .................................................................................................................. 16
Item 18 Financial Information ..................................................................................................................... 16
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ITEM 3 MATERIAL CHANGES
We may update this Brochure at any time but are required to promptly send clients a copy of any
material changes to our disclosures upon doing so. In addition, we will also deliver an annual
summary of all material changes that occur to this Brochure along with a copy of the current version
of the Brochure. This brochure replaces Form ADV, Part 2 and Schedule F which Westwind Capital
(“WWC”) last updated January 30, 2025.
Risks, Services Offered, and Strategies have been updated.
You may request copies of this Brochure by contacting us at 575.556.8500, emailing us at info@ww-
capital.com, or downloading it from the SEC’s website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov
ITEM 4 ADVISORY BUSINESS
A. Business Description: Westwind Capital (“WWC”) is a registered investment advisor. Originally
incorporated in 1992 as Lord, Spence & Associates, the business was formerly a partnership
between Roger Lord and James Spence. In 2000, James Spence and Kristi Spence became sole
owners and changed the business’ name to Spence Asset Management. Eric Walton and Sheila
Walton, both long-time employees, became co-owners and managing partners in 2005. In 2015,
Eric Walton became majority owner of the firm and in 2018, Scott Kozney and Patrick Grooms
became minority owners. In 2024, the business’ name became Westwind Capital. Eric Walton is
still the majority owner, Scott Kozney, Jonathan Stirling, Jolie Tixier, Scott Lieberwirth and
Patrick Grooms as minority owners. James Spence was bought out of all shares of WWC in
January 2025. The firm’s website is www.ww-capital.com.
B. Advisory Services Offered: WWC offers asset management services to individuals and
institutions through WWC’s FOCUS Program. The Focus Program offers five primary disciplines
described in detail in Item 8, Page 8. WWC implements a disciplined approach with a long-term
orientation based on the clients’ unique circumstances. WWC believes in paying fair prices for
extraordinary investments and staying focused on investment principles regardless of short-
term market fluctuations.
WWC also offers financial planning services to clients. These services are intended to assist
clients seeking (i) generalized investment “education” and assistance in guiding investment
decisions, (ii) specific investment “advice” and recommendations regarding investments and (iii)
preparation of a financial plan designed to assist clients in identifying specific long-term financial
objectives and needs. The services are not exclusive and may involve the provision of asset
management in conjunction with preparation of a financial plan depending upon the
arrangement discussed between the client and the advisor. WWC may also provide these
services to retirement plans and plan participants.
WWC’s financial planning services present a possible conflict of interest in that Patrick Grooms,
CFP® and Scott Lieberwirth, CFP® are compensated based on assets managed in the firm’s
FOCUS programs and they may recommend the firm’s FOCUS programs if they feel they fit a
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client’s investment objectives. Financial planning clients are not required to use WWC’s FOCUS
programs to pursue their investment objectives as there are other firms and organizations likely
capable of providing similar services which they are free to select.
C. Client Tailored Services: Investment advisory services encompass developing active investment
strategies for clients, taking into consideration their financial capacity, investment experience,
investment objectives, and risk tolerance. Clients may impose reasonable restrictions on their
investments including but not limited to: specific securities, types of securities, tax
considerations, religious restrictions, and liquidity considerations.
D. Wrap Fee Programs: We do not participate in WRAP fee programs or manage WRAP fee
accounts.
E. Assets Under Management:
As of December 31, 2025:
Total Discretionary Assets Managed
Total Non-Discretionary Assets Managed
Total Assets Under Management
$789,204,351
$ 6,729,248
$ 795,933,599
ITEM 5
FEES AND COMPENSATION
A. Management Fees: WWC is compensated for money management services through quarterly
management fees. Fees may be negotiated at WWC’s discretion. Fees are subject to applicable
New Mexico gross receipts tax.
Equity
Quarterly
Annual
First $250,000
.375%
1.50%
$750,000
.3125%
1.25%
$1,000,000
.25%
1.00%
Over $10,000,000
.1875%
0.75%
Fixed Income/Treasury Management
Quarterly
Annual
$500,000
.1875%
0.75%
$1,000,000
.150%
0.60%
Treasury Management
.075%
0.30%
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*All cash, money market funds and bank sweep balances will be billed at the rate of the lowest fee-
paying asset unless otherwise specified.
**Accounts opened in prior years may be subject to previous fee schedules that were in effect at the
initiation of that account. Previous fee schedules may differ from the schedule disclosed above.
B. Payment of Fees: Discounts to this schedule may be negotiated based on size, circumstances or
limited investment mix such as fixed income only accounts. Fees are paid quarterly in arrears
based upon the ending market value of the account on the last day of the quarter. Clients may
choose to have fees automatically deducted from their account or to be billed separately.
Management fees are based on total account value, inclusive of both realized and unrealized
gains and losses. A full description of fees and services is provided in the FOCUS Account
Management Agreement which is required to open an account. The fee arrangement may
create an incentive for the adviser to make riskier or more speculative investments than would
be made under a different fee arrangement. In order to mitigate this incentive, clients complete
a risk assessment upon initiation of the account.
C. Other Fees and Expenses: All programs may be subject to fees charged by fund administrators,
custodians or brokerage firms. These charges are separate from management fees paid to
WWC. WWC frequently uses investment products (options, mutual funds and exchange traded
funds “ETFs”), custodians or brokerage firms to implement investment advisory programs. Most
of these products and entities assess charges to recover their management fees, administrative
fees, and sales charges. If the strategy is executed using mutual funds or ETFs, these charges are
generally deducted from the performance of the product. Clients need to be aware that they
will pay their proportionate share of these assessments as well as WWC’s advisory fee. Please
review the prospectus carefully to determine the expenses for each specific investment product.
WWC does not receive any compensation from mutual funds, ETFs, custodians or brokerage
firms and WWC does not receive any compensation from transaction fees.
D. Refunds and Contract Terminations: Fees are payable when services are performed or following
the applicable billing period. Fees are based on assets under management at the end of the
period adjusted for cash flows. Any client that enters into an agreement for services with WWC
has five days after the date of the agreement to terminate the agreement without payment of
fees. The client is still liable for any investment losses that exist at the time the client chooses to
terminate the agreement. After this five-day period has expired, the client or WWC may
terminate any agreements by notifying the other party in writing. Fees based on percentage of
assets will be pro-rated to the date of termination. Since fees are billed in arrears, clients are
charged only for the period that the agreement is in effect. Accordingly, there are no advance
fees subject to refund.
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E. Financial Planning Fees: The fees for financial planning services are negotiated between the
Advisor and the client and will vary depending on the scope of the particular services desired.
Fees may be charged on an hourly basis or as a fixed fee for the services. All fee arrangements
are negotiable, and WWC and its advisors may agree to waive or reduce certain fees either on
an ongoing or on a one-time basis. The client’s specific fees will be detailed in your Financial
Planning Services Agreement and any pre-paid fees will be reimbursed on a pro-rata basis upon
its termination.
F. Other Compensation: WWC and its supervised persons do not accept compensation for the sale
of securities or other investment products. WWC does not receive commissions, markups or
trails from the products recommended in the FOCUS programs. Clients may purchase
investment products that WWC recommends through other brokers or agents that are not
affiliated with WWC.
ITEM 6 PERFORMANCE-BASED FEES AND SIDE-BY-SIDE MANAGEMENT
WWC does not charge any performance-based fees. WWC does not accept accounts that are
charged an hourly fee or a flat fee. Some investment advisers experience conflicts of interest in
connection with side-by-side management of accounts with different fee structures. However,
these conflicts of interest are not applicable to WWC.
ITEM 7
TYPES OF CLIENTS
WWC primarily provides investment advice and money management services to individuals, trusts,
retirement plans and pension plans. Generally, the firm has a minimum account policy of $100,000,
but this amount is negotiable.
ITEM 8 METHODS OF ANALYSIS, INVESTMENT STRATEGIES AND RISK OF
LOSS
A. Investment Strategies:
1. The Stock Management Discipline – (For aggressive growth strategies)
The WWC FOCUS Equity Strategy seeks to maximize long-term capital appreciation and
minimize turnover. The strategy is concentrated in predominately common stocks traded on
U.S. based exchanges. The strategy seeks investments across all sectors and market
capitalizations. However, we will not compromise our investment philosophy to diversify
holdings. In pursuit of the investment objective, the strategy utilizes the expertise of our
investment team to apply twelve quantitative and qualitative principles (“Principles”) that help
identify value opportunities, which we categorize as great businesses that can be purchased at
reasonable prices.
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The Principles can be separated into four major categories: business aspects, management
tendencies, financial characteristics and relative valuation. A more detailed description of
these tenets is available upon request:
Business Aspects
1. Capital Intensity
2. Business Model
3. Consistent Operating History
4. Durable Competitive Advantage
Management Tendencies
5. Rationality of Management
6. Does Management Resist the Institutional Imperative?
Financial Characteristics
7. Return on Capital
8. Owner Earnings
9. High Profit Margins
Relative Valuation
10. Market Value
11. Intrinsic Value of a Company
12. Can the shares be bought at a significant discount to their intrinsic value?
WWC uses various sources of information covering a broad array of financially related matters.
The original data is publicly available but is subject to interpretation, revision and compilation by
third parties. In addition, WWC considers the general overall economic climate and its potential
effects on the portfolio’s holdings. Information sources used to compile WWC’s proprietary
database include but are not limited to U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filings,
prospectuses, press releases, financial newsletters, newspapers, magazines, conference calls,
commercially available databases, etc.
2. The Income Management Discipline – (For equity income, fixed income or investment grade
income strategies) WWC seeks to invest in various income producing securities including short,
intermediate and long-term bonds, municipal bonds, closed-end funds and open-end funds. This
discipline attempts to mitigate both interest rate risk and credit risks present when managing
income-oriented accounts. Depending on a client’s individual income needs WWC will work with
the client to determine whether to purchase individual bonds or bond funds to pursue the
client’s investment objectives. Such investment objectives should be defined as equity income,
fixed income, investment grade income or tax-free income as defined in the FOCUS management
agreement.
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Within closed-end and open-end funds WWC attempts to identify experienced, well-managed
funds that have demonstrated the superior capabilities of its managers. WWC seeks a diverse
portfolio of income producing assets. WWC may enter into sub-advisory agreements in
connection with such investments. Also included in this discipline are investments in inverse
mutual funds. Such a fund is designed to move inversely to the price performance of fixed
income securities and is utilized to attempt to reduce sensitivity to interest rate changes in the
account. WWC will then monitor the accounts for our own subjective determinations or
imbalances in the income positions relative to the inverse fund positions.
The client can designate a tax-exempt strategy or a taxable strategy based on the type of account
and current personal income tax situation. The majority of the investments made in the tax-
exempt program will feature investments in municipal bonds that pay income that is exempt
from federal income tax and, in most cases, state income taxes. Depending on the income needs
of the client, the investments made in the taxable program will be in individual bonds or open
and closed-end funds. Open and closed-end funds invest primarily in securities that pay interest
or dividends which are subject to federal income tax.
3. The Balanced FOCUS Discipline- (For moderate growth or conservative growth strategies) Based
on allocations designated by the client according to their own assessment of risk tolerance, the
Balanced FOCUS account combines the Equity strategy with the Income strategy. Clients
whose investment objective can best be described as moderate growth or conservative growth
(as defined in the FOCUS management agreement) may choose to participate in the Balanced
Discipline.
4. ETF Discipline: WWC may execute a client’s investment objective using ETFs (Exchange Traded
Funds). WWC may offer active management strategies using ETFs or the client may direct their
investment among the funds. Clients may request exposure to certain funds, industries or
market capitalizations depending on their preference.
5. Customized Options Strategy: WWC offers a customized options strategy specifically designed
for high new worth and institutional clients. This strategy is not marketed to the general public
or to WWC’s existing client base and is available only to clients who specifically request such
services. This strategy is tailored to meet unique objectives such as income generation on
existing positions or portfolio hedging, and it is implemented only after a thorough review of
the client’s sophisticated investment experience and risk tolerance.
B. Strategy Specific Risks:
1. The Stock Management Discipline tends to be VOLATILE and, due to HEAVY
CONCENTRATIONS IN FEWER STOCKS, may be inappropriate for certain investors with a
more conservative risk appetite. The program also involves some trading which can result
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in increased brokerage and transaction costs as well as taxes. The Stock Management
Discipline is appropriate for investors seeking aggressive growth.
2. The Income Management Discipline tends to be quite volatile as well. SOME OF THE
SECURITIES USED IN THIS PROGRAM ARE CONSIDERED ILLIQUID AND THUS PRESENT PRICE
RISK TO THE INVESTOR. No assumptions can be made that any of the objectives can be
achieved by using the investment strategies mentioned in this program description. A
number of complex factors are involved in successfully investing for income such as
managing credit risks and interest rate risk. Interest rate risk, which is the risk that interest
rates rise causing values of fixed income instruments to fall, is the most significant of these
risks. While WWC believes this approach is reasonable, only risk-oriented investors should
consider investing in the FOCUS Income Programs.
3. The Balanced FOCUS Discipline is subject to the concentration and volatility risks of the
Stock Management Discipline with the credit and interest rate risks of the Income
Management Discipline. The risks referenced above for the respective programs should be
carefully considered before investing in the Balanced FOCUS Discipline. In addition,
investors may realize lower overall returns when compared to more aggressive strategies
due to the portion of their investments allocated to income-oriented investments.
4. Clients should also be aware of the internal expenses and fees inherent in Exchange Traded
Funds. Investors in this discipline should also be prepared to bear the risk of loss inherent
in investing in securities. Exchange Traded Funds that invest in individual stocks can be
very volatile. Exchange Traded Funds that invest in income-oriented investments can also
experience high volatility. In addition, all fund investors face redemption risk which is the
risk that a large percentage of investors in the fund redeem their shares forcing fund
managers to liquidate at unfavorable prices.
5. Because the options strategy is only available upon request, clients must acknowledge the
significant and unique risks involved before implementation. This strategy is not part of
WWC’s standard FOCUS programs and has not been designed for the general investing
public. Option strategies can be significantly more volatile than the Stock Management
Discipline and may result in frequent trading, leading to increased transaction costs and tax
liabilities.
C. Risk of Loss:
The description below is an overview of the risks entailed in WWC’s investment strategies
and is not intended to be complete. All investing involves the risk of loss and the investment
strategy offered by WWC could lose money over short or long periods. Performance could
be hurt by a number of different market risks including but not limited to:
Market Risk - The success of Client portfolio activities will be affected by general economic
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and market conditions, such as interest rates, availability of credit, inflation rates,
commodity prices, economic uncertainty, changes in laws, trade barriers or tariffs, currency
fluctuations and controls, and national and international political circumstances. These
factors may affect the level of volatility of securities prices and the liquidity of investments
in Client portfolios. Such volatility or illiquidity could impair profitability or result in losses.
Equity Securities - Equity investments are volatile and will increase or decrease in value
based upon issuer, economic, market and other factors. Small capitalization stocks generally
involve higher risks in some respects than do investments in stocks of larger companies and
may be more volatile. The securities of non-U.S. issuers also involve a high degree of risk
because of, among other factors, the lack of public information with respect to such issuers,
less governmental regulation of stock exchanges and issuers of securities traded on such
exchanges and the absence of uniform accounting, auditing and financial reporting
standards. The non-U.S. domicile of such issuers and currency fluctuations may also be
factors in the assessment of financial risk to the investor. Foreign securities markets are
often less liquid than U.S. securities markets, which may make the disposition of non-U.S.
securities more difficult. Emerging markets can be subject to greater social, economic,
regulatory, and political uncertainties and can be extremely volatile.
Fixed Income Securities - Investments in fixed income securities are subject to credit,
liquidity, prepayment, and interest rate risks, any of which may adversely impact the price
of the security and result in a loss. The municipal market can be significantly affected by
adverse tax, legislative or political changes and the financial condition of the issuers of
municipal securities.
Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) - ETFs are typically investment companies that are legally
classified as open end mutual funds or Unit Investment Trusts. However, they differ from
traditional mutual funds, in particular, in that ETF shares are listed on a securities exchange.
Shares can be bought and sold throughout the trading day like shares of other publicly-
traded companies. ETF shares may trade at a discount or premium to their net asset value.
The difference between the bid price and the ask price is often referred to as the “spread.”
The spread varies over time based on the ETF’s trading volume and market liquidity, and is
generally lower if the ETF has a lot of trading volume and market liquidity and higher if the
ETF has little trading volume and market liquidity. Although many ETFs are registered as an
investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940 like traditional mutual
funds, some ETFs, in particular those that invest in commodities, are not registered as an
investment company.
Options - Risks include total loss of principal; if the underlying security does not move in the
anticipated direction before expiration, the entire investment in the option may be lost.
Risks from Economic Conditions- Investments in emerging markets will be impacted by
economic conditions in the countries in which those companies operate. Many developing
countries have a history of economic instability, and an investment’s success may depend
on the overall level of economic activity and political and social stability in these emerging
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markets. Investments in foreign companies may be adversely affected by declining
economic conditions in the host country.
Cybersecurity - WWC and its service providers are subject to risks associated with a breach
in cybersecurity. Cybersecurity is a generic term used to describe the technology, processes
and practices designed to protect networks, systems, computers, programs and data from
both intentional cyber-attacks and hacking by other computer users as well as unintentional
damage or interruption that, in either case, can result in damage or interruption from
computer viruses, network failures, computer and telecommunications failures, infiltration
by unauthorized persons and security breaches, usage errors by their respective
professionals, power outages and catastrophic events such as fires, tornadoes, floods,
hurricanes and earthquakes. A cybersecurity breach could expose both WWC and its
Managed Accounts to substantial costs (including, without limitation, those associated with
forensic analysis of the origin and scope of the breach, increased and upgraded cyber
security, identity theft, unauthorized use of proprietary information, litigation, adverse
investor reaction, the dissemination of confidential and proprietary information and
reputational damage), civil liability as well as regulatory inquiry and/or action. In addition,
any such breach could cause substantial withdrawals from the firm. While WWC has
established a business continuity plan, risk management strategies, systems, and
preventative policies and procedures for cybersecurity breaches, there are inherent
limitations in such plans, strategies, systems, policies and procedures including the
possibility that certain risks have not been identified. Furthermore, WWC cannot control
the cybersecurity plans, strategies, systems, policies and procedures put in place by other
service providers to the accounts it manages and/or the issuers in which the Managed
Accounts invest.
The investment risks described above represent some but not all the risks associated with various
types of investments and investment strategies. Clients should carefully evaluate all applicable risks
with any investment or investment strategy and realize that investing in securities involves risk of
loss that Clients should be prepared to bear.
ITEM 9 DISCIPLINARY INFORMATION
WWC and its employees have not been involved in any legal or disciplinary events in the past 10
years that would be material to a client’s evaluation of the company or its personnel.
ITEM 10 OTHER FINANCIAL INDUSTRY ACTIVITIES AND AFFILIATIONS
WWC has no other financial industry activities or affiliations that pose material conflicts of interest.
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ITEM 11 CODE OF ETHICS, PARTICIPATION OR INTEREST IN CLIENT
TRANSACTIONS AND PERSONAL TRADING
A. Code of Ethics: WWC has adopted a written code of ethics that is applicable to all employees.
Among other things, the code requires WWC and its employees to act in clients’ best interests,
abide by all applicable regulations, avoid even the appearance of insider trading, and pre-clear
and report on many types of personal securities transactions. The Code of Ethics states
employees of WWC shall: 1) Act with integrity, competence, dignity and in an ethical manner
when dealing with the public, clients, prospects, employers and fellow employees. 2) Practice
and encourage others to practice in a professional and ethical manner that will reflect credit on
WWC and its employees. 3) Strive to maintain and improve their competence and that of other
WWC employees. 4) Use reasonable care and exercise independent professional judgement.
Also under the Code, all employees are required to report all personal securities transactions as
well as those made by family members living in the same household to the firm’s compliance
officer no less than quarterly. Some transactions, including initial public offerings and limited
offerings, require preapproval. Violations could result in dismissal.
A copy of WWC’s code of ethics is available upon request.
B.
Interest in Client Transactions: WWC, nor any of its employees, has a material financial interest
in any securities bought or sold for client accounts.
C. Personal Trading: WWC and its employees often invest in the firm’s FOCUS Disciplines and are
thus investing in the same securities that are recommended to clients. Securities for WWC and
its employees are bought or sold at the same time they are bought or sold for clients. When
stocks are purchased or sold, an average price is calculated for the transaction and shares are
allocated to the client accounts as well as employee accounts so ALL accounts receive the same
price per share. Employee accounts are never permitted to buy or sell ahead of clients.
However, no employees are allowed to participate in partially filled orders until all clients’
orders have been filled. WWC feels this is an important aspect of the strategies as well as
affirmation of the conviction they have in their strategies. However, this potential co-
investment presents a conflict of interest; clients who are new to the program often pay a
higher price for shares than existing accounts, including employee accounts due to investment
timing. Depending on liquidity, purchases can push the share price higher benefiting existing
clients and employee accounts. The Chief Compliance Officer monitors employee trading,
relative to client trading, to ensure that employees do not engage in improper transactions.
Under certain circumstances an employee might invest in a security that is not considered
suitable for client accounts because of size, liquidity, or other factors. A change in these factors
could result in the security becoming more suitable for clients, but the Chief Compliance Officer
might not allow the security to be purchased for client accounts in order to avoid even the
appearance of employees trading ahead of clients. In WWC’s experience, it is rare for an
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employee’s personal trading to limit clients’ investment opportunities, but such a situation may
arise from time to time.
ITEM 12 BROKERAGE PRACTICES
A. Selecting or Recommending Broker-dealers for Client Transactions: WWC issues instructions to
broker/dealers with respect to securities to be bought and sold. WWC has the ability to select
the broker/dealer to be used as well as the commission rates paid. While WWC routinely
recommends Charles Schwab for custodial services and broker/dealer trading, at least annually,
WWC will review alternative broker/dealers and custodians to ensure Charles Schwab is meeting
WWC’s duty to provide best execution for client accounts. The factors considered during annual
reviews to select broker/dealers and custodians is a comparison of Charles Schwab or currently
used custodians to their competitors based on criteria such as overall expertise, cost
competitiveness and financial condition. The quality of execution by Charles Schwab or other
broker/dealers will be reviewed through trade journal evaluations. However, best execution
does not simply mean the lowest transaction cost. Therefore, no single criteria will validate or
invalidate the services of a broker/dealer or a custodian; rather, all criteria taken together will
be used in evaluating the service provider.
1. Research and Other Soft Dollar Benefits: The recommendation of Charles Schwab or any
other broker/dealer is not influenced by any research, soft dollar services or benefits
provided to the advisor. WWC does not receive soft dollars.
2. Brokerage for Client Referrals: WWC does not consider, in selecting or recommending
broker/dealers, whether WWC or a related person receives client referrals from a
broker/dealer or third party. WWC does have a third-party money manager agreement
with Wagner Financial Services LLC (a non-broker/dealer entity). No brokerage is
directed to these firms. Specific details of these relationships can be found in Item 14,
Page 15.
3. Directed Brokerage: WWC does not recommend, request or require that client
transactions be executed through a specified broker/dealer. However, clients are
permitted to direct brokerage. Clients should be aware that this practice may not result
in the most favorable execution of client transactions. Also, a client who elects to direct
brokerage may incur higher transactions costs and achieve less favorable pricing if
orders cannot be aggregated.
B. Aggregating Trades: WWC aggregates the purchase or sale of securities when transacting in
multiple accounts. Although WWC initiates and aggregates trades through licensed
broker/dealers in order to receive an average price for all accounts, this practice does not lower
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the cost of the trade per share. Regardless of the number of shares, clients will pay the
previously disclosed transaction fee per trade and may pay a higher transaction cost per share
than could be received elsewhere. This arrangement is disclosed to each client in writing by
providing the ADV Part II to all investment advisory clients. A conflict of interest may arise in
that different fee structures for different strategies could give WWC incentive to allocate trades
to certain accounts over others.
ITEM 13 REVIEW OF ACCOUNTS
A. Client Account Reviews: Accounts under WWC’s management are monitored on an ongoing
basis by the investment personnel and the Chief Compliance Officer. The employees
responsible review each account in detail on at least an annual basis, as well as in connection
with each client meeting. WWC’s compliance officer reviews transactions in client accounts
daily. Client accounts are reconciled weekly using data from the custodian and WWC’s
accounting software. All accounts are reviewed quarterly for suitability with no special factors
triggering this review. A change in the client’s financial condition or objectives would also
trigger a review.
B. Client Reporting: Clients are provided with written quarterly portfolio summaries and
performance analysis. No less than quarterly, statements are provided by the custodian.
ITEM 14 CLIENT REFERRALS AND OTHER COMPENSATION
A. Third Party Money Manager Agreement: WWC has entered into a third-party money manager
arrangement on a discretionary basis with Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. (CIR). The
agreement with CIR requires, among other things, that a copy of WWC’s disclosure under ADV Part
II, along with other disclosure requirements, is provided to each entity or individual who elects to
participate in a WWC investment management program. CIR will impose and advise WWC of
applicable investment objectives and restrictions as necessary from time to time. WWC’s
management fee for advisory services will be based on WWC’s fee schedule. WWC’s management
fee schedule is the same for CIR referred clients as it is for non-referred clients. WWC has entered
into a third-party money manager agreement which includes the related Third-Party Management
Agreement with Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. acting through Wagner Financial Services LLC,
(as investment advisor representatives “IARs”), under which the IARs can recommend WWC’s
investment advisory services to potential clients. Compensation paid by WWC to CIR is derived from
management fee revenue received from referred accounts.
Conflicts of interest inherent in this arrangement include: Charles J. Wagner of Wagner Financial
Services LLC previously served as an investment adviser representative of WWC.
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ITEM 15 CUSTODY
All client assets are held in custody by unaffiliated broker/dealers or banks; but WWC can access
many client funds through its ability to debit advisory fees. For this reason WWC is considered to
have custody of client assets. Account custodians send statements directly to the account owners
on at least a quarterly basis. Clients should carefully review these statements and should compare
these statements to account information provided by WWC.
ITEM 16 INVESTMENT DISCRETION
WWC accepts discretionary authority to manage securities accounts on behalf of clients. Client
assets are managed under a discretionary account agreement in which the client grants the firm
discretion to implement investment strategies and authorizes WWC to execute transactions
without specific approval from the client. This includes the securities and amounts of securities to
be bought or sold. Clients may impose reasonable restrictions on their investments including but
not limited to: specific securities, types of securities, tax considerations, religious restrictions, and
liquidity considerations. Discretionary authority is assumed once the discretionary account
agreement (or FOCUS agreement) is executed and assets are deposited into the account. If a client
engages WWC, the client will be provided WWC's Form ADV Part 2 disclosure document 48 hours
prior to or at execution of an agreement. Clients should read carefully this disclosure document
and address any concerns with a WWC Representative.
ITEM 17
VOTING CLIENT SECURITIES
WWC does not have or accept authority to vote client securities. Clients will receive their proxies or
other solicitations directly from their custodian or a transfer agent. Clients can contact WWC with
questions regarding a particular solicitation by calling 575.556.8500 or emailing info@ww-
capital.com.
ITEM 18
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
WWC has no financial condition that would likely impair its ability to meet contractual
commitments to clients.
WWC has never been the subject of a bankruptcy petition.
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