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ITEM 1: COVER PAGE
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Form ADV Part 2A
Firm Brochure
August 05, 2025
or
by
emailing Dave
Johnson, Chief Compliance Officer,
This Form ADV Part 2A (“Firm Brochure”) provides information about the qualifications and business
practices of WT Wealth Management, LLC and its investment adviser representatives. Any questions
about the contents of this Firm Brochure may be directed to WT Wealth Management, LLC by calling
(800) 825-0616
at
compliance@wtwealthmanagement.com. The information in this brochure has not been approved or
verified by the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) or by any state securities authority.
Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training. Additional information about WT Wealth
Management also is available on the SEC’s website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov. The site may be
searched by a unique identifying number known as a CRD number. WT Wealth Management, LLC’s
CRD number is 169566.
ITEM 2: MATERIAL CHANGES
This Firm Brochure contains information about our business practices and a description of potential
conflicts of interest relating to our advisory business that could affect a client’s account with us. We are
providing this material in accordance with Rule 204-3 of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, which
requires a registered investment adviser to provide a written disclosure statement upon entering into
an advisory relationship.
There have been material changes to our Firm Brochure since the last annual amendment filing dated
March 31, 2025.
Material Changes:
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Item 4 has been updated to reflect the Firm’s Chief Compliance Officer was updated to Dave Johnson
as of this filing date.
Full Brochure Available
We will provide a new version of the Firm Brochure as necessary when updates or new information
are added, at any time, without charge. To request a complete copy of our Firm Brochure, contact us
by telephone at (800) 825-0616 or by email to compliance@wtwealthmanagement.com.
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ITEM 3: TABLE OF CONTENTS
ITEM 1: COVER PAGE ............................................................................................................................................................................... 1
ITEM 2: MATERIAL CHANGES ............................................................................................................................................................. 2
ITEM 3: TABLE OF CONTENTS............................................................................................................................................................ 3
ITEM 4: ADVISORY BUSINESS .............................................................................................................................................................. 4
ITEM 5: FEES AND COMPENSATION................................................................................................................................................ 7
ITEM 6: PERFORMANCE-BASED FEES AND SIDE-BY-SIDE MANAGEMENT ............................................................... 8
ITEM 7: TYPES OF CLIENTS .................................................................................................................................................................. 9
ITEM 8: METHODS OF ANALYSIS, INVESTMENT STRATEGIES AND RISK OF LOSS ................................................... 9
ITEM 9: DISCIPLINARY INFORMATION ....................................................................................................................................... 16
ITEM 10: OTHER FINANCIAL INDUSTRY ACTIVITIES AND AFFILIATIONS ............................................................. 16
ITEM 11: CODE OF ETHICS, PARTICIPATION OR INTEREST IN CLIENT TRANSACTIONS AND PERSONAL
TRADING ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 17
ITEM 12: BROKERAGE PRACTICES ................................................................................................................................................ 17
ITEM 13: REVIEW OF ACCOUNTS ................................................................................................................................................... 19
ITEM 14: CLIENT REFERRALS AND OTHER COMPENSATION.......................................................................................... 20
ITEM 15: CUSTODY................................................................................................................................................................................. 21
ITEM 16: INVESTMENT DISCRETION ........................................................................................................................................... 22
ITEM 17: VOTING CLIENT SECURITIES ...................................................................................................................................... 22
ITEM 18: FINANCIAL INFORMATION ........................................................................................................................................... 22
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ITEM 4: ADVISORY BUSINESS
A. FIRM DESCRIPTION
WT Wealth Management, LLC (“WTWM,” the “Firm,” “we,” “us”) is organized as a Wyoming limited
liability company founded in 2013. WTWM is based in Scottsdale, Arizona and has been an SEC-
registered investment adviser since March 2018. WTWM’s current business activity consists of
providing wealth management services, wealth education services, and financial planning to its clients.
The direct owner of WTWM is WesternTrust, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership. John Heilner is the
Chief Investment Officer of WTWM. Dave Johnson is the Chief Compliance Officer.
B. TYPES OF ADVISORY SERVICES
INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES
WTWM provides discretionary portfolio management services to its clients, based on the specific
needs and objectives of such persons and the suitability of products and services. WTWM is typically
granted full discretion and authority to manage the client’s account. Accordingly, WTWM can perform
various functions without further approval from the client, such as the determination of securities to
be purchased or sold without permission from the client prior to each transaction.
Prior to engaging WTWM to provide any of the investment advisory services, WTWM requires a
written investment management agreement (“IMA”) signed by the client prior to the engagement of
services. The IMA outlines the services and fees the clients will incur pursuant to the IMA with
WTWM.
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With its Investment Advisory Services, WTWM will collect information from each client, allowing
WTWM to understand the client’s current situation (goals, objectives, and risk tolerance levels) and
then constructs a portfolio, usually based on one of WTWM’s proprietary models as discussed in
more depth in
, that matches each client’s specific situation. Investment Advisory Services
include, but are not limited to, the following:
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Investment Strategy
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Security Selection
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Asset Allocation
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Regular Portfolio Monitoring
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Trading and Rebalancing
Performance Reporting
WTWM’s asset management services are designed to offer portfolio construction and ongoing
management of accounts with defined investment strategies to meet the client’s personal investment
goals and objectives. WTWM evaluates each client's current investments regarding risk tolerance
level and time horizon. Risk tolerance levels are documented in meeting notes in the Firm’s Client
Relationship Management (“CRM”) system and are available to clients upon request. WTWM is responsible
for providing ongoing rebalancing and continuous monitoring of our clients’ portfolios. WTWM
generally limits its money management to individual stocks, Exchange Traded Funds (“ETFs”),
mutual funds, fixed income securities, Real Estate Investment Trusts (“REITs”), and other
alternative investments. WTWM may use other securities as well to help diversify a portfolio when
applicable, and can service annuities, 529 plans, 401(k) plans, and other non-custodial accounts.
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WEALTH EDUCATION SERVICES
WTWM believes all investors should be encouraged to increase their knowledge, as education is a
key component in empowering our clients to avoid behavioral mistakes that hinder a successful
investing experience. We seek opportunities to teach principles that will enhance each client’s
accumulation, protection and enjoyment of wealth. WTWM believes in transparency and that clients
have the right to ask questions, challenge our beliefs, receive forthright responses, and enjoy honest
discussion about their investment portfolio. There is no additional fee involved when WTWM
provides wealth education services to its clients.
In addition to one-on-one discussions with individual clients, WTWM may also conduct wealth
educational events and outings (such as seminars and workshops) on various financial topics for our
clients and the public. Participants can increase their knowledge during these educational events and
ask specific questions by interacting with financial professionals and experts who will instruct such
events.
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Sample wealth education topics (whether addressed individually or in seminars and workshops)
might include, but are not limited to:
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Financial Plans
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Estate Planning
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Succession Planning
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Financial Risk
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Asset Allocation Models
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Modern Portfolio Theory
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Investment Strategies
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Real Estate Investing
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Insurance (all types)
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Medicare or Social Security Enrollment and Administration
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Health Care
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Tax Planning and Filing
Financial Negotiation Skills
PUBLICATIONS
WTWM publishes “Learning Spotlights”, on various financial, market or macroeconomic topics at least
monthly which may take the form of an article, video, or podcast. These publications are posted to the
www.wtwealthmanagement.com website and to our social media sites where they are publicly
available at no cost to the reader/viewer/listener. WTWM also periodically sends emails to its clients
and other contacts in its CRM database in response to significant market or business events. Recipients
of these communications may opt out at any time.
FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES
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WTWM may provide financial planning services, which may be on a standalone basis or in addition
to the Investment Advisory Services discussed above. Financial planning services are provided on a
non-discretionary basis. Financial planning services do not involve active management of client
accounts, but instead focus on a client’s overall financial situation.
Such services may be provided as a one-time service or on an ongoing subscription basis. For ongoing
services, clients correspond or meet with their advisor at least quarterly to exchange updated
information and the client receives written recommendations. Should the client elect to act on any
recommendation made by WTWM, the client is under no obligation to affect the transaction through
the Firm. If clients wish to execute their financial plan through WTWM, they may separately
engage the Firm for asset management services, which are provided on a discretionary basis.
Financial planning can be described as helping individuals to determine and set their long-term
financial goals through investments, tax planning, asset allocation, risk management, retirement
planning, and other areas. The role of the financial planner is to find ways to help the client
understand his/her overall financial situation and help the client set financial objectives and develop
a plan to achieve those objectives.
C. TAILORED RELATIONSHIPS
WTWM offers the same suite of services to all its clients. The management services and
recommendations offered by WTWM are based on the individual needs of our clients and the
suitability of products and services. Specific client financial plans and their implementation are
dependent upon each client’s current situation (income, objectives, and risk tolerance levels) and
forms the foundation for a client-specific plan to aid in the selection of a portfolio that matches
restrictions, needs, and targets.
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Clients may impose restrictions on investing in certain securities or types of securities in accordance
with their values and beliefs. WTWM has developed a wide range of investment models (discussed in
more depth in
) aimed at accommodating these values and beliefs. From time-to-time
clients may request unique restrictions on their investment choices. In such cases WTWM will make
every effort to comply with the wishes of the client but cannot guarantee absolute adherence due to
its use of indexed products, funds, and ETFs, which are controlled by third-party managers and other
investment management-related complexities arising from highly customized portfolios.
D. WRAP FEE PROGRAMS
WTWM does not participate in and is not a sponsor of wrap fee programs.
Wrap Fee Programs are arrangements between broker-dealers, investment advisers, banks and
other financial institutions, and affiliated and unaffiliated investment advisers through which the
clients of such firms receive discretionary investment advisory, execution, clearing, and custodial
services in a “bundled” form. In exchange for these “bundled” services, the clients pay an all-inclusive
(or “wrap”) fee determined as a percentage of the assets held in the wrap account.
E. ASSETS UNDER MANAGEMENT
377,044,553 is managed on a discretionary basis and $
When calculating regulatory assets under management, an Investment Adviser must include the
value of any advisory account over which it exercises continuous and regular advisory or
385,243,993 in client assets, of
management services. As of December 31, 2024, WTWM managed $
which $
8,199,440 on a non-discretionary
basis.
F. SOLICITED OR SUB‐ADVISED SEPARATELY MANAGED ACCOUNTS (SMA)
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WTWM provides investment management services to clients facilitated by independent investment
advisors contractually engaged by WTWM (collectively referred to as “Introducing Advisors”). Under
these arrangements, each account is held at an unaffiliated brokerage firm or custodian, and is
registered to the person, persons, or other entity listed on that firm’s new account forms. All
securities are owned directly by the account’s registered owner or owners. WTWM directs the
investment of the securities on a discretionary basis in the account under a limited power of attorney
granted to WTWM by the client. WTWM is compensated by the investment management fee as
detailed in the contract with the client. The Introducing Advisor receives a fee disclosed in the
contract with the client and may provide continuing financial planning or other services for the client.
ITEM 5: FEES AND COMPENSATION
A. DESCRIPTION AND BILLING
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Advisory Business
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In addition to the information provided in
Lower fees for comparable services may be available from other sources.
regarding WTWM’s services along with a description of each service’s fees and compensation
arrangements.
Clients can purchase investment products that WTWM recommends through other brokers or agents
not affiliated with the Firm.
INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES
WTWM will charge clients an investment management fee for its investment advisory services. The
investment management fee is an annual fee based on a percentage of the value of the client’s assets
under management, including all cash and other assets in the account (valued at liquidation value)
(the “Account Value”), as follows:
WTWM charges clients a management fee ranging from 0% to 2% per annum, collected quarterly in
advance within the first week of each calendar quarter based on the fair market value of the assets in
the Account at the close of business on the last day of the previous quarter. The initial quarterly fee
will begin accruing at the time assets are allocated to the Account and will be based on the amount of
such assets. All fees are refundable if the relationship terminates before the end of the period for
which the fee is paid. Please see Section C for full Refund and Termination Policy. The Firm may, in its
sole discretion, waive or reduce a fee for providing investment management services to employees,
family members of employees, and employees of affiliates of the Firm.
The investment management fee charged is subject to negotiation with each client based on the client’s
characteristics and may differ from client to client. The IMA is valid until either the client or the Firm
provides thirty (30) days’ written notice of their intent to terminate the contract. If the client fails to pay
for services rendered, the Firm may immediately terminate the IMA after the amount due is delinquent
for thirty (30) or more days. Any changes, such as an increase or decrease to the investment management
fee, may be made to the IMA in writing upon mutual agreement of the parties.
Any management fees due to WTWM are deducted by WTWM directly from the client’s account(s)
and will be paid to WTWM from the amount on deposit in the client’s account(s). The client will provide
written authorization permitting the fees to be paid directly from the account. Both WTWM’s advisory
agreement and the custodial/clearing agreement may authorize the custodian to debit the account for
WTWM's management fees and to directly remit that fee to WTWM in compliance with regulatory
procedures. In the limited event that WTWM bills the client directly, payment in full is expected upon
Retirement Rollovers – Potential for Conflict of Interest
receiving the invoice. WTWM reserves the right to waive or reduce fees at its discretion.
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A Client or prospective client leaving an employer typically has four options regarding an existing
retirement plan (and may engage in a combination of these options): (i) leave the money in the former
employer’s plan, if permitted; (ii) rollover the assets to the new employer’s plan, if one is available and
rollovers are permitted; (iii) roll over to an Individual Retirement Account (“IRA”); or (iv) cash out the
account value which could, depending on the Client’s age and other circumstances, result in adverse
tax consequences. If WTWM recommends that a Client roll over their retirement plan assets into an
account to be managed by WTWM, such recommendation creates a conflict of interest if WTWM will
earn a new or, increase its current, compensation as a result of the rollover. If WTWM provides a
recommendation as to whether a Client should engage in a rollover or not (whether it is from an
employer’s plan or an existing IRA), WTWM is acting as a fiduciary within the meaning of Title 1 of the
Employee Retirement Income Security Act and/or the Internal Revenue Code, as applicable. We follow
strict fiduciary standards as required by the SEC, putting our Clients’ interests before our own and
seeking to avoid conflicts of interest with our Clients. We are compensated only by our Clients.
Nonetheless, conflicts of interest do exist between our interests and our Clients’ interests. Thus, our
Clients are not obligated to act on our recommendations, or they can act on one or more of our
recommendations without transacting business directly with us. No Client is under any obligation to
roll over retirement plan assets to an account managed by WTWM, whether it is from an existing IRA
or from an employer’s plan. WTWM’s Chief Compliance Officer remains available to address any
questions that a Client or prospective client may have regarding the potential for conflicts of interest
provided by such rollover recommendations.
FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES
WTWM's financial planning services are offered on an hourly fee basis or ongoing subscription basis.
Hourly fees range from $150 to $250 per hour for an initial plan or any update to an already
existing plan. The fees are payable upon delivery of the plan or any necessary updates. For ongoing
services, fees range from $250 to $1,000 per quarter, payable quarterly in advance.
The fees are negotiable on a case-by-case basis dependent on the amount of the assets and the
complexity of the services. Hourly fee-basis compensation will be invoices as incurred. On-going
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subscription-based services are deducted from on-platform client accounts within the first week of
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each quarter. All fees and refunds are subject to WTWM’s Refund and Termination Policy in
B. OTHER FEES AND PAYMENTS
There may be additional fees or charges that result from the maintenance of or trading within a client’s
account. These are fees that are imposed by third parties in connection with investments made
through a client’s account, including but not limited to, no-load mutual fund 12(b)-1 distribution fees,
certain deferred sales charges on previously purchased mutual funds, and IRA and Qualified
Retirement Plan fees.
C. REFUND AND TERMINATION POLICY
Clients may terminate their account without penalty and full refund, within five (5) business days of
signing their advisory agreement, and thereafter at any time with thirty (30) days prior written notice
to WTWM. Upon termination, the management fee for any partial period shall be prorated and any
unearned amount shall be refunded to the client as of the effective date of the termination when
requested in written communication to WTWM. WTWM will also deliver to clients any financial
planning products that have been completed and for which financial planning fees have been charged.
The client will not be entitled to a full refund of any financial planning fees, regardless of when or for
what reason the relationship between WTWM and the client is terminated.
D. OTHER COMPENSATION
WTWM may accept compensation for the sale of insurance products. WTWM does not accept asset-
based sales charges or service fees from the sale of mutual funds. WTWM does not charge for the
publication of periodicals or wealth education services.
ITEM 6: PERFORMANCE-BASED FEES AND SIDE-BY-SIDE MANAGEMENT
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A. PERFORMANCE‐BASED COMPENSATION
WTWM does not assess Performance-Based Fees (“Performance Fees”).
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above.
Performance Fees are based on a share of the capital gains or capital appreciation of the assets of a
client. Our fees are calculated as described in
B. SIDE‐BY‐SIDE MANAGEMENT
WTWM does not provide Side-By-Side Management.
“Side-by-Side Management” refers to a situation in which the same adviser manages accounts that are
billed based only on a percentage of assets under management and at the same time manages other
accounts for which fees are performance-based.
ITEM 7: TYPES OF CLIENTS
individuals, high net‐ worth
individuals, pension and profit‐sharing plans, charitable organizations, and other businesses.
WTWM generally provides investment advisory services to
WTWM does not require a minimum account balance. We believe that every investor, large or small,
deserves unbiased, uninfluenced, professional asset management services.
ITEM 8: METHODS OF ANALYSIS, INVESTMENT STRATEGIES AND RISK OF LOSS
A. METHODS OF ANALYSIS
WTWM may utilize one or more of the following methods of analysis when providing investment
Fundamental analysis
advice to its clients:
concentrates on factors that determine a company’s value and expected
future earnings. It involves analyzing its financial statements and health, its management and
competitive advantages and its competitors and markets. Fundamental analysis is performed on
historical and present data but with the goal of making financial forecasts. There are several possible
objectives: to conduct a company stock valuation and predict its probable price evolution; to make
a projection on its business performance; to evaluate its management and make internal business
decisions and to calculate its credit risk. This strategy would normally encourage equity purchases
in stocks that are undervalued or priced below their intrinsic value. The risk assumed is that the
Technical analysis
market will fail to reach expectations of intrinsic value.
is a method of evaluating securities by relying on the assumption that
market data, such as charts of price, volume, and open interest can help predict future (usually
short-term) market trends. It attempts to predict a future stock price or direction based on market
trends. Technical analysis assumes that market psychology influences trading in a way that enables
predicting when a stock will rise or fall. Technical analysis methods employ software and other
financial data management tools to assess various aspects of the marketplace. The risk is that
Cyclical analysis
markets do not always follow patterns and relying solely on this method may not work long term.
assumes that markets react in cyclical patterns which, once identified, can be
leveraged to provide performance. Analysis of economic cycles is used to determine how these
cycles affect the returns of an investment, an asset class or an individual company. Cyclical analysis
is a time-based assessment that incorporates past and present performance to determine future
value. Cyclical risks exist because the broad economy has been shown to move in cycles, from
periods of peak performance followed by a downturn, then a trough of low activity. The risks of this
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strategy are twofold: (1) the markets do not always repeat cyclical patterns; and (2) if too many
investors begin to implement this strategy, it changes the very cycles of which they are trying to
take advantage.
B. INVESTMENT STRATEGIES
WTWM focuses on seven core principles in our investment process: (1) proper diversification, (2)
low fees, (3) low volatility, (4) time in the market, (5) long-term investing, understanding and
removing human bias from the investment process, and (7) using ETFs. The combination of these
principles is used to create WTWM’s investment portfolios.
WTWM offers three unique suites of investment models: (1) Culturally Significant Equities (“CSE”)
Strategies, (2) Quantitative Models, and (3) Target Risk Models (“TRM”) Strategies. With all three
strategies, portfolio options are available with different holdings allocation mixes to match the risk
level of the client’s specific risk tolerance and investment goals. Each strategy is organized into six
risk portfolios (from lower to higher risk) (1) Low Volatility, (2) Conservative, (3) Moderate, (4)
Moderate Growth, (5) Growth, and (6) Aggressive Growth.
In addition to the three suites of investment models, WTWM also offers a standalone ultra-conservative
strategy (Enhanced Cash Management) and an ultra-aggressive strategy (NextGen).
Culturally Significant Equities (CSE) Strategy
: This strategy seeks to invest in companies that
change the way we live, interact, work, travel, shop and obtain and pay for products and services. We
define “cultural significance” as companies that are making (or are poised to make) an unparalleled
historic, scientific, and social impact on past, present and future generations. Cultural significance is
embodied in the fabric, setting, use, and widespread acceptance in our society. Today, very few select
companies have reached this pinnacle of acceptance, loyalty, impact or societal change on a global
level. Leading companies of today focus on achieving this pinnacle status by producing or delivering
something meaningful, impactful, and virtually irreplaceable in modern society. These are the
culturally significant companies we seek to invest in.
Many of these companies have wide moats, difficult barriers to entry, industry-leading products,
services and management teams with a singular driven focus to achieve widespread domination and
market share in their respective industry. In the end, consumers need them, love them, and have
accepted them into their daily lives. That is culturally significant and something worth owning.
The CSE Strategy, at its core, invests in many of the most iconic global companies that have obtained
the designation “culturally significant” as determined by the WTWM Investment Committee. The
models secondarily allocate to a diversified mix of thematic ETFs, bonds, metals, commodities, and
currencies to reduce market volatility. By blending “Risk-On” and “Risk Mitigation” positions, we can
achieve the risk target for any investor. Portfolios are rebalanced at least quarterly to ensure account
Quantitative Strategies
allocations are in line with the model targets.
: Our Quantitative Strategies utilize a proprietary quantitative research-
driven methodology to target a globally diversified investment allocation across a broad spectrum of
regions and asset classes. The portfolios are constructed using a combination of ETFs that are
selected to provide broad asset class diversification at low fee level.
WTWM conducts proprietary research to inform tactical asset allocations using statistical-based
quantitative analysis. Tactical allocations may include overweighting or underweighting certain asset
classes based on both quantitative and qualitative investment criteria. The tactical allocations are
subject to constraints to ensure the portfolios stay within their respective risk and diversification
parameters. This use of quantitative analysis reduces human emotion and bias in the investment
process.
“Not putting all your eggs in one basket” is a fundamental principle of investing. However, with the
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ever-expanding universe of investment options available, constructing functional and efficient
diversified portfolios is much more challenging in practice. WTWM utilizes a risk-based multi-asset
allocation methodology that seeks to maximize portfolio return potential at a given investor’s unique
risk level. Quantitative Strategies portfolios are rebalanced to their target allocations quarterly, at a
minimum, or when our analysis indicates a change is warranted. This keeps each portfolio on track to
meet the investor’s risk objectives.
Just as investment returns compound, so do fees. WTWM’s Investment Committee conducts rigorous
research to identify funds that target desired asset class exposure at the lowest fee level. All else
equal, lower fees lead to higher returns. Quantitative Strategies currently have expense ratios of less
than 10 basis points, (or $10 for every $100,000 invested).
Environmental, social and governance (“ESG”): ESG investing is a form of sustainable investing that
considers an investment’s overall impact on the environment and society generally, in addition to its
financial prospects. Each of our Quantitative Models have an ESG version that considers ESG factors
in the fund selection process based on the investment’s ESG score. The ESG score measures the
sustainability of an investment in three specific categories: environmental, social, and corporate
Target Risk Model (TRM) Strategies
governance, and allows for comparison of ESG characteristics across different investments.
: WTWM’s TRM Strategies feature diversified multi-allocation
models that seek to produce superior risk-adjusted returns compared to their benchmarks over a full
market cycle. The TRM Strategies are constructed with an open architecture selection of ETFs,
covering a full range of targeted risk levels from growth-biased equities to defensive-biased fixed
income. The TRM Strategies are actively managed portfolios that hold a diversified mix of asset
classes that can include stocks, bonds, metals, commodities, and currencies. Assets are split between
“Risk-On” and “Risk Mitigation” portions, which when used together, seek greater market participation
in up markets than down, potentially growing your account while the market rises and minimizing
losses when it falls. Portfolios are rebalanced at least quarterly to ensure account allocations are in
line with the model targets.
The core foundation of the Target Risk Model Strategies is the allocation to sector, thematic, and
factor ETFs based on identifying sectors, themes and factors that are expected to outperform the S&P
500 over the next 12 to 18 months as determined by WTWM’s Investment Committee through
fundamental, technical and cyclical analysis. Sector exposure in the TRMs is generally composed of
three to six of the 11 S&P sectors (e.g. Communications, Consumer Discretionary, Financials, etc.).
Thematic investing involves investment in broader themes that affect multiple sectors or focus on a
narrow part of a given sector (e.g. Artificial Intelligence, semiconductors, aerospace and defense, etc.).
Factor investing is an investment approach that involves targeting specific drivers of return across
asset classes and can include macroeconomic factors (economic growth, interest rates and inflation)
Enhanced Cash Management (“ECM”)
or style factors (such as growth, quality, and low-volatility).
: WTWM’s Enhanced Cash Management model is a special
purpose strategy designed for investors seeking a low-risk cash alternative investment with the goal
of achieving capital preservation and a real return. ECM is comprised of ETFs spanning a range of
sub-asset classes of fixed income. The strategy may invest in fixed or floating rate US Treasuries,
corporate bonds or asset-backed securities ETFs. The strategy may also invest in high-yield
corporate bonds and bank loans, provided that the overall strategy maintains a risk profile consistent
with a cash alternative investment. While the goal of the ECM strategy is to preserve capital and
NextGen
minimize drawdown, the strategy is still subject to risk and could result in losses.
: WTWM’s NextGen strategy focuses on investing in individual equities that WTWM’s
Investment Committee believes will be integral in the current or future development of several
emerging themes, including artificial intelligence, blockchain, chips and semiconductors, data
storage, collection and aggregation, and energy. As the NextGen strategy invests directly in individual
equities and the nature of these emerging leaders in their respective themes tend to be more volatile
than the market on average, this strategy is recommended for investors with a high-risk tolerance
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and as an add-on strategy to one of the core WTWM Strategies discussed above.
Woke Mitigation (“WM”): WM is a values-based screen that can be applied to our Quantitative, CSE
and ECM models. WM screening seeks to exclude stocks of individual companies or asset managers who
advocate for stakeholder initiatives over purely shareholder initiatives. Broadly speaking
“shareholder” initiatives would be when corporate decision-making is guided by strong corporate
metrics, rather than political initiatives or social activism. In this vein, fund managers who have
publicly advocated for a move toward Stakeholder activism over Shareholder activism or companies
that have invested heavily in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) and other “woke” business
practices are excluded.
Investing in any asset comes with certain levels of unavoidable risk. Clients assume this risk when
they invest with WTWM. Investors should be willing to bear losses before they consider an
investment.
C. RISK OF LOSS
Clients need to be aware that investing in securities involves the risk of loss of the principal.
Every method of analysis has its own inherent risks. To perform an accurate market analysis WTWM
must have access to current/new market information. WTWM has no control over the dissemination
rate of market information; therefore, unbeknownst to WTWM, certain analyses may be compiled
with outdated market information, severely limiting the value of WTWM’s analysis. Furthermore, an
accurate market analysis can only produce a forecast of the direction of market values. There can be
no assurances that a forecasted change in market value will materialize into actionable and/or
profitable investment opportunities.
Different types of investments involve varying degrees of risk, and it should not be assumed that
future performance of any specific investment or investment strategy (including the investments
and/or investment strategies recommended or undertaken by WTWM) will be profitable or equal
any specific performance level(s). WTWM does not represent, warrant, or imply that its services or
methods of analysis can or will predict future results, successfully identify market tops or bottoms,
or insulate clients from losses due to market corrections or declines. Notwithstanding WTWM’s
method of analysis or investment strategy, the assets within the client’s portfolio are subject to risk of
devaluation or loss. The client should be aware that there are many different events that can affect
the value of the client’s assets or portfolio including, but not limited to, changes in financial status of
companies, market fluctuations, changes in exchange rates, trading suspensions and delays, economic
reports, and natural disasters.
● Interest‐Rate Risk
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:
● Market 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.
● Inflation 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 underlying circumstances. For example, political, economic, and
social conditions may trigger market events.
: When any type of inflation is present, a dollar will be worth more today
● Prepayment Risk
than a dollar next year, because purchasing power is eroding at the rate of inflation.
● Currency Risk
: The returns on the collateral for the deal can change dramatically at
times if the debtors prepay the loans earlier than scheduled. This relates to fixed-income
securities, such as mortgage-backed securities.
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: 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
● Reinvestment Risk
exchange rate risk.
● Business 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.
: This risk is associated with a particular industry or a particular company
● Liquidity Risk
within an industry.
: 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.
● Equity Securities
Risk factors relevant to specific securities utilized include:
. The value of the equity securities is subject to market risk, including
changes in economic conditions, growth rates, profits, interest rates and the market’s
perception of these securities. While offering greater potential for long-term growth, equity
Exchange Traded Funds (“ETF”).
securities are more volatile and riskier than some other forms of investment.
● Money Market Funds.
ETFs are a type of investment security, representing an
interest in a portfolio of securities selected to replicate a securities index, such as the S&P
500 Index or the Dow Jones Industrial Average, or to represent exposure to a particular
industry, sector or factor. ETFs that track actively managed indices also exist. Unlike open-
end mutual funds, the shares of ETFs and closed-end investment companies are not
purchased and redeemed by investors directly with the fund, but instead are purchased and
sold through broker-dealers in transactions on a stock exchange. Because ETF and closed-
end fund shares are traded on an exchange, they may trade at a discount from or a premium
to the net asset value per share of the underlying portfolio of securities. In addition to
bearing the risks related to investments in equity securities, investors in ETFs intended to
replicate a securities index bear the risk that the ETFs performance may not perfectly
replicate the performance of the index. Investors in ETFs, closed-end funds and other
investment companies bear a proportionate share of the expenses of those funds, including
management fees, custodial and accounting costs, and other expenses.
A money market fund is technically a security. The fund managers
attempt to keep the share price constant at $1/share. However, there is no guarantee that
the share price will stay at $1/share. If the share price goes down, you can lose some or all of
your principal. The SEC notes that “While investor losses in money market funds have been
rare, they are possible.” In return for this risk, you should earn a greater return on your cash
than you would expect from a Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) insured
savings account (money market funds are not FDIC insured). Next, money market fund rates
are variable. In other words, you do not know how much you will earn on your investment
next month. The rate could go up or go down. If it goes up, that may result in a positive
outcome. However, if it goes down and you earn less than you expected to earn, you may
● Fixed Income Securities Risk
end up needing more cash.
. Prices of fixed income securities move inversely with changes
in interest rates. Typically, a rise in rates will adversely affect fixed income security prices.
The longer the effective maturity and duration of the client’s portfolio, the more the
portfolio’s value is likely to react to interest rates. For example, securities with longer
maturities sometimes offer higher yields but are subject to greater price shifts due to
interest rate changes than debt securities with shorter maturities. Some fixed income
securities give the issuer the option to call, or redeem, the securities before their maturity
dates. If an issuer calls its security during a time of declining interest rates, we might have
to reinvest the proceeds in an investment offering a lower yield, and therefore might not
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benefit from any increase in value because of declining interest rates. During periods of
● Real Estate Related Securities Risk
market illiquidity or rising interest rates, prices of callable issues are subject to increased
price fluctuation.
● Foreign Securities/Emerging Markets Risk.
. Investing in real estate related securities includes,
among others, the following risks: (i) possible declines in the value of real estate; (ii) risks
related to general and local economic conditions, including increases in the rate of inflation;
(iii) possible lack of availability of mortgage funds; (iv) overbuilding; extending vacancies of
properties; (v) increases in competition, (vi) property taxes and operating expenses; (vii)
changes in zoning laws; (viii) costs resulting from cleanup of, and liability to third parties for
damages resulting from environmental problems; (ix) casualty or condemnation losses; (x)
uninsured damages from floods, earthquakes, or other natural disasters; (xi) limitations on
and variations in rents; and (xii) changes in interest rates. Investing in REITs involves
certain unique risks in addition to those risks associated with investing in the real estate
industry in general. REITs are dependent upon management skills, may not be diversified,
and can be subject to heavy cash flow dependency, default by borrowers and self-liquidation.
● Mutual Fund Shares.
Investments in foreign securities are
generally considered riskier than investments in U.S. securities. Investments in foreign
securities may lose value due to unstable international political and economic conditions,
fluctuations in currency exchange rates, lack of adequate company information and other
factors. The prices of securities in emerging markets can fluctuate more significantly than the
prices of securities of companies in more developed countries. The less developed the
country, the greater affect the risks may have in an investment, and as a result, an
investment may exhibit a higher degree of volatility than either the general domestic
securities market or the securities markets of developed foreign countries.
● Alternative Investments Risk.
Some of the risks of investing in mutual fund shares include: (i) the
price to invest in mutual fund shares is the fund’s per share net asset value (NAV) plus any
shareholder fees that the fund imposes at the time of purchase (such as sales loads), (ii)
investors must pay sales charges, annual fees, and other expenses regardless of how the fund
performs, and (iii) investors typically cannot ascertain the exact make- up of a fund’s
portfolio at any given time, nor can they directly influence which securities the fund manager
buys and sells or the timing of those trades.
● Municipal Bond Risk
Alternative investments, such as private equity, hedge
funds, real estate, commodities, and structured products, carry unique risks that investors
should carefully consider. These investments often lack liquidity, meaning they may be
difficult to sell or redeem on short notice. They may also be subject to higher fees, complex
structures, and limited regulatory oversight compared to traditional investments.
Additionally, alternative investments can involve significant leverage, increasing potential
losses, and may be highly speculative, leading to greater volatility. Valuation of these assets
can be subjective and infrequent, making it challenging to assess their fair market value. As
a result, investors should evaluate their risk tolerance, investment horizon, and
diversification strategy before committing capital to alternative investments.
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. Municipal securities issuers may face local economic or business
conditions (including bankruptcy) and litigation, legislation or other political events that
could have a significant effect on the ability of the municipality to make payments on the
interest or principal of its municipal bonds. In addition, because municipalities issue
municipal securities to finance similar types of projects, such as education, healthcare,
transportation, infrastructure and utility projects, conditions in those sectors can affect the
overall municipal bond market. Furthermore, changes in the financial condition of one
municipality may affect the overall municipal bond market. The municipal obligations in
which clients invest will be subject to credit risk, market risk, interest rate risk, credit
spread risk, selection risk, call and redemption risk and tax risk, and the occurrence of any one
of these risks may materially and adversely affect the value of the client’s assets or profits.
● Options and Other Derivatives
: Options are contracts to purchase a security at a given
price, risking that an option may expire out of the money resulting in minimal or no value.
An uncovered option is a type of options contract that is not backed by an offsetting position
that would help mitigate risk. The risk for a “naked” or uncovered put is not unlimited,
whereas the potential loss for an uncovered call option is limitless. Spread option positions
entail buying and selling multiple options on the same underlying security, but with
different strike prices or expiration dates, which helps limit the risk of other option trading
strategies. Option transactions also involve risks including but not limited to economic risk,
market risk, sector risk, idiosyncratic risk, political/regulatory risk, inflation (purchasing
power) risk and interest rate risk.
● Values‐Based Screen Risk.
Risk Factors relevant to our investment strategies include:
The use of ESG or WM screens could result in selling or
avoiding investments that otherwise would be recommended by WTWM and held by a non-
values-based investor. If WTWM’s non-values-based investments subsequently perform
well or values-based investments underperform, accounts that take values-based factors
into account could underperform similar accounts that do not consider values-based
● Model Risk.
factors.
● Hedging Risk
Investment strategies that rely on quantitative finance models are subject to
various risks that investors should consider. These models are based on historical data and
mathematical assumptions, which may not accurately predict future market conditions.
Model risk arises from potential errors in data inputs, incorrect assumptions, or flaws in the
model’s design, leading to unintended investment outcomes. Additionally, market
disruptions, changes in economic conditions, or unforeseen events may cause models to
perform differently than expected. There is also a risk that over-reliance on quantitative
models may limit a portfolio manager’s ability to adapt to new information or market
anomalies. Investors should be aware that while quantitative models aim to enhance
decision-making, they do not eliminate investment risk.
● Frequent Trading.
. The risk associated with utilizing hedging strategies. Hedging instruments
such as options and certain ETFs are typically intended to limit or reduce investment risk
but can also be expected to limit or reduce the potential for profit or result in losses. No
assurance can be given that any hedging strategy will be successful and achieve its desired
objective, or will make any profit, or will be able to avoid incurring losses. Certain hedging
transactions may involve the use of leverage, which could result in losses exceeding the
amount committed in the transaction.
We may use investment strategies that involve buying and selling
securities frequently to capture significant market gains and avoid significant losses during
a volatile market. However, frequent trading can negatively affect investment performance,
particularly through increased brokerage and other transactional costs and taxes.
While this information provides a synopsis of the risks that may affect a client’s investments, this
list is not exhaustive. Although WTWM does not believe its analysis methods and investment
strategies present any significant or unusual risks, all investment programs have certain risks borne
by the investor. WTWM’s investment approach actively seeks to mitigate the risk of loss. Clients
should understand that there are inherent risks associated with investing and depending on the risk
occurrence; clients may suffer LOSS OF PART OR ALL OF THEIR PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT.
D. RECOMMENDATION OF SPECIFIC TYPES OF SECURITIES
WTWM does not primarily recommend a particular type of security. Investments may include, but
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are not limited to, exchange listed securities, fixed-income securities, over- the-counter securities,
foreign securities, options, derivatives, money market funds, real estate investment funds (“REITs”),
alternative investments, and other pooled investment vehicles, such as open and closed end mutual
funds or ETF’s.
ITEM 9: DISCIPLINARY INFORMATION
Registered investment advisers must disclose any legal or disciplinary events material to a client’s
or prospective client’s evaluation of our advisory business or the integrity of our management.
Neither WTWM nor any of its management persons has been involved in legal or disciplinary
events that are related to past or present investment clients.
ITEM 10: OTHER FINANCIAL INDUSTRY ACTIVITIES AND AFFILIATIONS
A. FINANCIAL INDUSTRY ACTIVITIES
WTWM is not a registered broker-dealer and does not have an application pending to register as a
broker-dealer. Furthermore, none of WTWM’s management or supervised persons is a registered
representative of, nor has an application pending to register as a representative of, a broker-dealer.
However, WTWM can service variable annuities, 529 plans and other broker-dealer products as a
Registered Investment Adviser.
WTWM is also an insurance agency and is primarily focused on life insurance, indexed and fixed
annuities and long-term care insurance products. Some of our financial advisers are also licensed to
sell insurance. Representatives receive normal and customary commissions from insurance sales.
This creates a conflict of interest for them to recommend insurance products based on the
compensation to be earned. To mitigate this conflict of interest, they will only recommend insurance
products to clients when they believe them to be in the client’s best interest. Clients are under no
obligation to utilize our firm’s representatives to purchase insurance products.
WTWM has two affiliated entities that may solicit WTWM clients. WT Tax Accounting provides tax
preparation, tax planning and bookkeeping services. WesternTrust Law provides estate planning
services, including the preparation of wills, trusts, healthcare directives and power of attorney
documents. No compensation is paid between the entities for soliciting clients. However, clients are
not required to utilize the services of WTWM’s affiliates and may seek similar services elsewhere.
B. FINANCIAL INDUSTRY AFFILIATIONS
WTWM is not a registered Futures Commission Merchant, Commodity Pool Operator, or Commodity
Trading Advisor and does not have an application pending to register as such. Furthermore, WTWM’s
management and supervised persons are not registered as and do not have an application pending
to register as an associated person of the foregoing entities.
C. OTHER MATERIAL RELATIONSHIPS
WTWM does not have any arrangements that are material to its advisory business or its clients with
a related person who is a broker-dealer, investment company, other investment advisor, financial
planning firm, commodity pool operator, commodity trading adviser or futures commission
merchant, banking or thrift institution, accounting firm, law firm, pension consultant, real estate
broker or dealer, or an entity that creates or packages limited partnerships other than those already
disclosed herein.
D. OTHER INVESTMENT ADVISERS
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WTWM does not have any material relationships with any other investment advisers.
ITEM 11: CODE OF ETHICS, PARTICIPATION OR INTEREST IN CLIENT
TRANSACTIONS AND PERSONAL TRADING
A. DESCRIPTION OF CODE OF ETHICS
All employees of WTWM must act in an ethical and professional manner. In view of the foregoing and
applicable provisions of relevant law, WTWM has adopted a Code of Ethics in its Employee Policies
and Procedures Manual to specify and prohibit certain types of transactions deemed to create
conflicts of interest (or the potential for or the appearance of such conflicts), and to establish
reporting requirements and enforcement procedures relating to personal trading by WTWM
personnel. WTWM’s Code of Ethics in its Employee Policies and Procedures Manual, which
specifically deals with professional standards, insider trading, personal trading, gifts and
We will provide a copy of our Code of Ethics
entertainment, and fiduciary duties, establishes ideals for ethical conduct based upon fundamental
to any client or prospective client upon request.
principles of openness, integrity, honesty, and trust.
B. PARTICIPATION OR INTEREST IN CLIENT TRANSACTIONS
WTWM does not recommend or effect transactions in securities in which any related person may
have material financial interest.
C. PROPRIETARY / SIMULTANEOUS TRADING
At times, WTWM or its affiliated persons may buy or sell securities for its own accounts that it has also
recommended to clients. However, any purchase or sale of a security by WTWM or a related person will
be subject to WTWM’s fiduciary duty to client accounts. From time to time, representatives of WTWM
may buy or sell securities for themselves at or around the same time as WTWM’s client accounts. In any
instance where similar securities are bought or sold, WTWM will uphold its fiduciary duty by always
transacting on behalf of the client before transacting for its own benefit. WTWM will always document
any transactions that could be construed as conflicts of interest. To mitigate or remedy any conflicts of
interest or perceived conflicts of interest, WTWM will monitor its proprietary and personal trading
reports for adherence to its Code of Ethics.
ITEM 12: BROKERAGE PRACTICES
A. SELECTION AND RECOMMENDATION
WTWM seeks to recommend a custodian/broker who will hold client assets and execute transactions
on terms that, overall, are most advantageous when compared to other available providers and their
services.
Timeliness of execution
Clearance and settlement capabilities
Ability to place trades in difficult market environments
Timeliness and accuracy of trade confirmations
WTWM considers a wide range of factors in selecting a custodian/broker including, among others,
the following:
Quality of account statements
Research, execution facilitation, record keeping, custody and other “value-added”
services provided
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Frequency and correction of trading errors
Financial condition and willingness to commit capital
Business reputation and integrity
WTWM’s prior experience with the custodian/broker
To this end, WTWM has established a brokerage and custodian relationship with Charles Schwab &
Co., Inc. (“Charles Schwab”), member FINRA/SIPC and Goldman Sachs, member NYSE/FINRA/SIPC.
WTWM is independently owned and operated and is not affiliated with Charles Schwab or Goldman
Sachs. Charles Schwab and Goldman Sachs will hold client assets in a brokerage account and buy and
sell securities only when WTWM or the client instructs them to. Certain 401(k) plans that we advise
hold their assets at Envestnet through the Firm’s relationship with TruStage, the third party
recordkeeper and administrator for the retirement plans.
WTWM may recommend any of the above custodians to clients. Custodian recommendations are
based on the client’s account size, investment objectives, trading frequency, overall portfolio strategy,
and whether the client holds a pre-existing relationship with one of the custodians. WTWM has
determined that having the three selected custodians execute trades is consistent with our duty to seek
“best execution” of client trades.
B. BUSINESS CONTINUITY
WTWM has created and maintains a written business continuity plan which identifies procedures
relating to an emergency or significant business disruption, including death or incapacitation of the
investment adviser or any of its representatives. Such procedures are reasonably designed to enable
WTWM or any of its representatives to meet their obligations to clients.
WTWM will also provide clients, upon request, with a list of emergency contact numbers,
including those for their custodian, in the case that they are not able to reach WTWM due to a
continuity issue.
C. RESEARCH AND OTHER SOFT DOLLAR BENEFITS
WTWM does not currently receive “soft dollars.”
Under “soft dollar” arrangements, one or more of the brokerage firms would provide or pay the
costs of certain services, equipment, or other items. These soft dollar benefits are attributed to the
investment advisor by reducing its expenses; however, the amount of the fee paid to the investment
advisor by the client would not be reduced. Making allocations to brokerage businesses with soft
dollar arrangements could enhance the ability to obtain research, optimal execution, and other
benefits on behalf of clients.
D. BROKERAGE FOR CLIENT REFERRALS
WTWM does not receive client referrals from third parties recommending the use of specific broker-
dealer brokerage services.
E. DIRECTED BROKERAGE
WTWM will recommend Charles Schwab Brokerage and Goldman Sachs, members FINRA and SIPC.
These arrangements are designed to maximize efficiency and to be cost effective for WTWM’s
clients. By requiring clients to use these specific custodians, which WTWM has approved, WTWM
seeks to achieve “best execution” of client transactions.
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WTWM is able to manage accounts on other custodians in the case that a client’s account is a part of
Envestnet
a broader retirement plan (e.g. 401(k), 403(b), etc.).
For retirement plans (e.g. 401(k) plans) which WTWM is the investment advisor, participant
accounts are custodied by Envestnet, which is the custodian utilized by TruStage (the recordkeeper
and third-party administrator on such plans). WTWM is not affiliated with Envestnet or TruStage
Pontera
in any way and receives no compensation from either entity for their business activities.
If a client’s retirement plan utilizes a custodian for which WTWM does not have a relationship, WTWM
has the option of utilizing Pontera.
WTWM has entered into an agreement with Pontera (“Pontera Platform”), a third-party platform to
facilitate management of certain held-away assets such as defined contribution plan participant
accounts. WTWM is not affiliated with Pontera in any way and receives no compensation from Pontera
for using the platform. To facilitate use of the Pontera Platform, the client securely logs into the
Pontera site and entitles the Firm to manage the assets, consistent with the Client’s investment goals,
risk tolerance, and 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. Pontera accounts are reviewed at least quarterly, and allocation changes will be made
as deemed necessary.
Client accounts on the Pontera Platform may be subject to certain restrictions and/or limitations
imposed by the client’s retirement plan, which may hinder the ability of WTWM to manage the
accounts in the same way the account would otherwise be managed had it not been subject to such
restrictions and/or limitations. Prior to linking an off-platform retirement account for a client to
Pontera, a no cost review of the plan’s investment options is conducted to confirm whether the
available options allow WTWM to manage the account consistent with its investment philosophy and
comparatively to its on-platform investment strategies. If it is deemed that the client’s retirement plan
investment options do not provide WTWM sufficient investment architecture to manage the account
in a way comparative to on-platform accounts, as a fiduciary, WTWM will recommend the client to not
use Pontera. As an alternative, the client may contract WTWM for financial planning services, which
can include recommendations on portfolio allocations; though clients are under no obligation
whatsoever to contract this service with the Firm, and may pursue other options of their choosing.
WTWM does not permit clients to direct the use of a particular brokerage firm.
F. ORDER AGGREGATION
WTWM may, at times, aggregate sale and purchase orders of securities (“block trading”) for advisory
accounts with similar orders to obtain the best pricing averages and minimize trading costs. This
practice is reasonably likely to result in administrative convenience or an overall economic benefit
to the client. Clients also benefit relatively from better purchase or sale execution prices, lower
commission expenses or beneficial timing of transactions or a combination of these and other
factors. Aggregate orders will be allocated to client accounts in a systematic non-preferential
manner.
G. TRADE ERROR POLICY
WTWM maintains a record of any trading errors that occur in connection with investment activities
of its clients. In accordance with SEC recommendations, WTWM will bear any losses due to trading
errors and the client account will either benefit from any gains due to trading errors or the gains may
be donated to charity according to the custodian’s policies.
ITEM 13: REVIEW OF ACCOUNTS
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A. PERIODIC REVIEWS
WTWM reviews its clients’ account activity on an on-going basis with a formal review at least quarterly.
The reviews consist of determining whether a client’s investment goals and objectives are aligned
with WTWM’s investment strategies. If rebalancing or reallocation of investments is necessary,
WTWM sells underperforming investments or buys new investments that are more appropriate for
the client’s investment goals and objectives. The reviews are overseen by Dave Johnson, Chief
Compliance Officer of WTWM, with the involvement of the CIO, the Administrative Team and
individual advisors.
B. INTERMITTENT REVIEW FACTORS
Intermittent reviews may be triggered by substantial market fluctuation, economic or political
events, or changes in the client’s financial status (such as retirement, termination of employment,
relocation, inheritance, etc.). Clients are advised to notify WTWM promptly if there are any material
changes in their financial situation, investment objectives, or if they wish to place restrictions on their
C. REPORTS
account.
Clients may receive confirmations of purchases and sales in their accounts and will receive, at least
quarterly, statements containing account information such as account value, transactions, and other
relevant information. Confirmations and statements are prepared and delivered by the custodian.
ITEM 14: CLIENT REFERRALS AND OTHER COMPENSATION
A. ECONOMIC BENEFITS FROM OTHERS
WTWM does not receive an economic benefit (such as sales awards or other prizes) from any third
party for providing investment advice or other advisory services to its clients.
WTWM’s advisers and staff may attend events hosted by third parties with whom WTWM may or may
not do business with, including fund managers, portfolio managers, custodians, financial technology
companies, professional organizations, and others. These third parties may cover the cost of travel,
lodging and meals for the advisers who travel to these events. WTWM ensures any potential conflict of
interest is mitigated by requiring approval for such events and that such events must be educational
in purpose. WTWM and its advisers do not accept any other economic benefits from these third
parties.
B. COMPENSATION TO UNAFFILIATEDTHIRD PARTIES
WTWM may, at times, enter into soliciting agreements to provide cash compensation to third parties
for client referrals or introductions to WTWM. Our compensation agreements are in accordance with
Rule 206(4)-3 under the Investment Adviser Act of 1940 and the applicable state regulations. To the
extent required by Rule 206(4)-3 or applicable state regulations; the compensation is disclosed to
clients by the third-party referral source in a separate disclosure document. Generally, these
arrangements provide compensation equal to a specific percentage of certain fees received by
WTWM. This arrangement creates a conflict of interest in that cash compensation may impair the
solicitor’s evaluation of the client’s suitability for WTWM’s programs. To mitigate or remedy this
conflict of interest the Chief Compliance Officer will review referrals to ensure suitability with
WTWM’s programs before compensating the solicitor. Prior to compensating any individual for
referrals, WTWM will ensure that these individual solicitors are appropriately registered as
investment adviser representatives if registration is required by the jurisdictions in which
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solicitation activities are conducted.
Certain clients that engage WTWM’s services as result of referrals from Introducing Advisors may
pay more or less to obtain WTWM’s investment management services than do other clients, since a
portion of the overall fee may be paid to the Introducing Advisor. In such situations, where the client
pays more, the engagement shall result in an additional charge to the client more than what the
client would have paid if the client were to engage the services of WTWM independent of the
Introducing Advisor’s introduction. Variations in the Introducing Advisor’s compensation may be
due to the Introducing Advisor’s role as an unaffiliated investment adviser or investment adviser
representative for the consulting and monitoring services the Introducing Advisor may provide to
the client on an ongoing basis relative to the client’s engagement of WTWM. Such arrangements, and
their terms and conditions, are exclusively determined between the client and the Introducing
Advisor, and WTWM will not be a party to these arrangements. Retail clients may pay more or less
to obtain WTWM’s investment management services than clients referred to WTWM by an
Introducing Advisor.
ITEM 15: CUSTODY
A. CUSTODIAN OF ASSETS
Custody means holding, directly or indirectly, client funds or securities, or having any authority to
obtain possession of them.
WTWM has custody due to its authority to deduct advisory fees from client accounts and because it
can, subject to a standing letter of authorization, dispose of client funds or securities. WTWM will
not maintain physical possession of client funds and securities. Instead, the client’s funds and
securities are held by a WTWM preferred, qualified custodian.
While WTWM does not have physical custody of client funds or securities, payments of fees may be
paid by the custodian from the custodial brokerage account that holds client funds pursuant to the
client’s account application. Before permitting direct debit of fees, each client provides written
authorization permitting fees to be paid directly from the custodian.
From time to time, WTWM may receive standing letters of authorization from a client ("SLOA")
whereby the client instructs its custodian to accept instruction from WTWM to direct funds from
the client’s account to specific accounts of the client ("First Party SLOA") or to third parties unrelated
to WTWM and its investment adviser representatives ("Third Party SLOA"). WTWM will review each
SLOA prior to acceptance to ensure it meets these requirements. It will also periodically review the
First Party Standing Letters of Authorization.
SLOAs it has from clients to ensure it meets these criteria.
Under applicable SEC guidance, WTWM may accept
First Party SLOAs without being deemed to have custody if the First Party SLOAs meet the following
criteria:
It is authorized by the client.
(a)
A copy of the authorization is provided to the qualified custodians.
(b)
(c)
It clearly specifies the name and account numbers (including ABA routing numbers) on the
sending and receiving accounts and the qualified custodian holding each of those accounts.
Third Party Standing Letters of Authorization
It identifies the accounts as belonging to the client.
(d)
. In the case of Third-Party SLOAs, WTWM may be
deemed to have custody of such client's funds under applicable federal law. Under applicable SEC
guidance, WTWM may accept such custody without the requirement to obtain an annual surprise
audit examination if the SLOAs meet the criteria set forth below.
(a)
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The client provides an instruction to the qualified custodian, in writing, which includes the
client’s signature, the third party’s name, and either the third party’s address or the third
party’s account number at a custodian to which the transfer should be directed.
(b)
The client authorizes WTWM, in writing, either on the qualified custodian’s form or
separately, to direct transfers to the third party either on a specified schedule or from time to
time.
(c)
The client’s qualified custodian performs appropriate verification of the instruction, such as a
signature review or other method to verify the client’s authorization, and provides a
transfer of funds notice to the client promptly after each transfer.
(d)
The client has the ability to terminate or change the instruction to the client’s
qualified custodian.
(e)
WTWM and its investment adviser representatives have no authority or ability to designate
or change the identity of the third party, the address, or any other information about the
third party contained in the client’s instruction.
(f)
WTWM maintains records showing that the third party is not a related party of the
investment advisor or located at the same address as the investment advisor.
(g)
The client’s qualified custodian sends the client, in writing, an initial notice confirming the
instruction and an annual notice reconfirming the instruction.
B. ACCOUNT STATEMENTS
Although WTWM is the client’s adviser, the client’s statements will be mailed or made available
electronically by the broker-dealer or custodian. When the client receives these statements, they
should be reviewed carefully. Clients should compare asset values, holdings, and fees on the
statement to that in the account statement issued in the previous period.
ITEM 16: INVESTMENT DISCRETION
It is WTWM’s customary procedure to have full discretionary authority to supervise and direct the
investments of a client’s accounts. Clients grant this authority upon execution of WTWM’s IMA. This
authority is for making and implementing investment decisions, without the client’s prior
consultation. All investment decisions are made in accordance with the client’s stated investment
objectives. Other than management fees due to WTWM, which WTWM will receive directly from the
custodian, WTWM’s discretionary authority does not give authority to take or have possession of any
assets in the client’s account or to direct delivery of any securities or payment of any funds held in
the account to WTWM. Furthermore, WTWM’s discretionary authority by agreement does not allow
it to direct the disposition of such securities or funds to anyone except the account owner.
ITEM 17: VOTING CLIENT SECURITIES
WTWM will not vote proxies which are solicited for securities held in client accounts. WTWM will not
be required to render any advice with respect to the voting of proxies solicited by or with respect to
the issuers of securities in which assets of the client’s account may be invested occasionally.
Furthermore, WTWM will not take any action or render any advice with respect to any securities held
in any client’s accounts that are named in or subject to class action lawsuits. WTWM will, however,
forward to the client any information received by WTWM regarding class action legal matters
involving any security held in the client’s account.
ITEM 18: FINANCIAL INFORMATION
A. BALANCE SHEET REQUIREMENT
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WTWM is not a qualified custodian for client funds or securities and does not require prepayment of
fees of more than $1,200 per client, six (6) months or more in advance.
B. FINANCIAL CONDITION
WTWM does not have any financial impairment that would preclude the Firm from meeting contractual
commitments to clients.
C. BANKRUPTCY PETITION
WTWM has not been the subject of a bankruptcy petition at any time during the last 10 years.
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PRIVACY POLICY NOTICE
WT Wealth Management ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy of our clients ("you").
As a registered investment adviser, we are bound by legal obligations to safeguard the confidentiality and
security of the personal information we collect. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and
share your personal information in connection with the services we provide.
Our Privacy Policy
In providing financial services and products to you, we collect certain non-public information about you. Our
policy is to keep this information confidential and strictly safeguarded, and to use or disclose it only as needed
to provide services to you, or as permitted by law. Protecting your privacy is important to us.
Information We Collect
The non-public personal information (“NPPI”) we collect about you includes what you give us when you open
an account or communicate with us. This includes but is not limited to:
Your name and address
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Social Security Number
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Investment objectives and experience
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Financial circumstances
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Employment
Account balance and account transactions.
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Information We Disclose
We do not disclose NPPI about you to third parties without your express written consent. We may disclose
anonymous information that cannot be linked to an individual client on occasion, but only to companies that
we hire to help us provide our products and services to you, as required by law, as authorized by you, or as
otherwise described in this Privacy Policy.
Service Providers.
We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist in
providing services related to your accounts on our behalf such as IT and other technology vendors engaged
for hosting, investment trading, customer relationship management and support, print and mail fulfillment,
data management, email delivery, etc. and service related third-parties such as broker-dealers, custodians,
administrators, transfer agents, investment funds and their respective managed and other non-affiliated third
parties as necessary to provide our services to you.
Regulatory and Legal Requirements.
We may disclose your information to regulators, government
authorities, or other third parties as required by law, regulation, or legal process (e.g., subpoenas, court
orders).
Affiliated Entities.
If we enter into any joint marketing agreements with other firms or affiliates, we may
share your information in compliance with those agreements, but only in accordance with this Privacy Policy
and other applicable privacy laws.
These third parties are required to maintain the confidentiality and security of your information.
Mobile Phone Numbers and SMS Data Sharing.
With your written consent, we will communicate with you
via text messaging. We will not share, or sell your mobile phone information with any third-parties or
affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. All sharing mentioned in this Privacy Policy excludes text
message opt-in and consent. Text messaging opt-in and consent information is never shared with anyone for
any purpose.
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We do not sell your personal information to anyone.
How Information is Used
We use information about you to provide our asset management services to you, such as managing your
investment account; to assess your financial needs and objectives; to process transactions; to fulfill regulatory
and compliance requirements; or to communicate with you regarding your investments, account updates and
regulatory disclosures. We may disclose this information to third parties as permitted by law, including the
outside broker-dealers, custodians, administrators, transfer agents, accountants, or attorneys that we need
to use to provide our services to you. From time to time, we must give information about our business to
regulatory authorities. This may, or may not, include personal information about you and your accounts.
How Information is Safeguarded
We maintain procedural, technical, and physical safeguards for the Services to help protect against the loss,
misuse, or unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction of the information you provide via the
Services. These safeguards vary depending upon the sensitivity of the information we collect and store. We
have procedures in place that we believe are reasonably designed to protect the security and confidentiality
of your information. These include confidentiality agreements with companies we hire to help use provide
services to you, password-protected user access to our computer files and strict confidentiality policies that
apply to all WT Wealth Management personnel, vendors, and contractors.
Even though we employ information safeguards, you acknowledge that threats to information security is
dynamic, and as such, there is always a possibility of unforeseen risks, vulnerabilities, or sophisticated attacks
that may impact the effectiveness of our safeguards.
We retain personal information in accordance with our information management policies, which establish
general standards and procedures regarding the retention, handling, and disposition of our records, including
personal information. Personal information is retained as long as necessary to meet legal and regulatory
requirements. Retention may be extended if we are required to preserve personal information in connection
with litigation, investigations, and proceedings.
Children’s Privacy
Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)
We are committed to protecting the privacy of all individuals, including children. In compliance with the
, we do not knowingly collect, use, or disclose personal
information from children under the age of 13 without parental consent. If we become aware that we have
inadvertently collected personal information from a child under the age of 13, we will take immediate steps
to delete such information from our records.
We will collect personal information, e.g., name, birthdate, and social security number, from you regarding
your child(ren) as necessary to establish your child(ren) as a beneficiary on an account (e.g. UTMA, 529, etc.).
For any intended collection of personal information from children under 13, we will:
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Provide notice to parents about our data practices regarding children's personal information;
Obtain verifiable parental consent prior to collecting personal information from or about your
children;
Provide a reasonable means for parents to review personal information collected from or
about their children; and
Offer parents the opportunity to request deletion of personal information collected from or
about their children.
Any personal information collected from children under 13 will only be used for the purpose for which it was
collected, as disclosed to parents and we will not disclose children's personal information to third parties
except as necessary to provide our services, and with parental consent where required by COPPA.
If you believe that we may have collected information from a child under 13 in violation of this policy, please
contact us immediately at the phone number below.
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Links to Third Party Websites
You acknowledge that we may provide links to third-party websites and that we are not responsible for the
content of such third-party websites or their terms, conditions, or privacy policies. You acknowledge that you
must carefully review the terms, conditions, and privacy policies of all third-party websites prior to using and
you assume all risk of using third-party websites. Furthermore, you understand and agree to not hold us
responsible for any third-party content provided on our website that may infringe on intellectual property
rights, rights of privacy or publicity, or any rights of any nature in any jurisdiction.
Updates to Our Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes to our information needs or our Services. If we make
any material changes, we will notify you before these changes come into effect at the email address specified
in your account or via a notice on this website. We encourage you to periodically review this page for the
latest information on our privacy practices. By continuing to use our Services, you agree to any changes in
our Privacy Policy.
Your Data Choices
You may decline to provide information. We need to collect personal information to provide certain services.
If you do not provide the information requested, we may not be able to provide those services.
How to Contact Us
You can reach us in the following ways:
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Mail: 20865 N 90th Place, Suite 105, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
Phone: (800) 825-0616
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