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Part 2A Appendix 1 of Form ADV:
Wrap Fee Program Brochure
of
Arvest Wealth Management
March 17, 2025
This wrap fee program brochure (“Brochure”) provides information about the qualifications and business
practices of Arvest Investments, Inc. d/b/a Arvest Wealth Management (the “Firm”), an investment
adviser registered with the SEC (#801 – 63738). Please note that registration with the SEC does not imply
a certain level of skill or training. If you have questions about the contents of this Brochure, please contact
us at (888) 916-2121 or AWMSolutionsCenter@arvest.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 Arvest Wealth Management also is available on the SEC’s website at
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
Arvest Wealth Management is the trade name used by Arvest Investments, Inc., an SEC registered
investment adviser and broker-dealer, member FINRA/SIPC, and a wholly owned subsidiary of Arvest
Bank.
Physical Address: 5201 Village Parkway, Rogers, AR 72758
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1515, Lowell, AR 72745
Web Address: https://www.arvest.com/personal/invest
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Item 2 Material Changes
This Firm Wrap Fee Program Brochure, dated March 17, 2025, is our current disclosure document
prepared according to the SEC’s requirements and rules.
We have made the following material changes since our annual update dated March 15, 2024.
The Firm made the following revisions to “Item 4 – Services, Fees and Compensation” related to the
description of our investment advisory services:
1. Updated page 15 “IMG Managed Equity Portfolios Philosophy & Fee Structure” to provide information
regarding enhanced analysis and research processes:
IMG Managed Equity Portfolios Philosophy & Fee Structure
Our Equity investment philosophy is built around four key characteristics:
• Quality – We consider quality securities to be those of established entities with proven track
records, where it is reasonable to believe that our minimum goal of capital preservation will be
met.
• Value – We consider value to be those securities where we believe the security is attractively
priced relative to our analysis of future prospects.
•
Long Term Approach – We are not short-term market timers. Our goal is to construct portfolios
that will perform favorably over the long haul.
• Diversification – Portfolios will be well diversified by both issuer and industry. We believe that
this is a crucial element of risk management.
We are value-oriented and focused on consistent, long-term performance. In order to accomplish
these objectives, we combine traditional analysis with systematic research to create a fundamental
factor rating for stocks based on their single factor score in the areas of:
• Value (stocks undervalued by the market)
• Quality (well-managed financially healthy companies)
Low-Volatility (stable and predictable companies)
•
• Momentum (strong recent performance, correlates with themes)
The process leverages many points of fundamental data, supplemented by sentiment and price
information, to construct proprietary metrics, which are evaluated over a long-term horizon (1-3
years) to provide comprehensive understanding of company and factor trends.
Rather than attempting to “time” short term market swings, we seek to identify high-quality stocks
that possess long term value. Our ultimate goal is to provide actively managed portfolios of stocks
with identifiable investment opportunities at risk levels below the overall market.
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2. Updated on page 23 within the discussion of “IMG Managed Municipal Bond Portfolio” guideline and
constraints applying to each portfolio. Specifically:
•
•
Increasing from 15% to 17.5% the maximum concentration of the portfolio’s value in the
securities of any single issuer (at market value) while maintaining the 10% maximum value
concentration to be allocated to a specific portfolio holding.
Increasing the maximum portfolio duration to a worst of 11 years (from 8 years) with a
maximum average maturity of 15 years (from 11 years).
A copy of our Code of Ethics is available to our advisory clients and prospective clients. You may request
a copy by email sent to AWMSolutionsCenter@arvest.com , or by calling (888) 916-2121.
Consistent with the current rules, we will ensure that you receive a summary of any material changes to
this and subsequent Brochures within 120 days of the close of our business’ fiscal year, which is December
31. Furthermore, we will provide you with other interim disclosures about material changes, as necessary.
You can access additional information about our firm and our management personnel on the SEC’s
website, www.adviserinfo.sec.gov, and on FINRA’s website, https://brokercheck.finra.org/.
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Item 3 Table of Contents
Item 2 Material Changes ................................................................................................................2
Item 3
Table of Contents ................................................................................................................4
Item 4
Services, Fees and Compensation ........................................................................................5
General Information Regarding the Wrap Fee Programs......................................................................... 6
Arvest Wealth Management SMA Equity and Balanced Strategies ......................................................... 9
Arvest Wealth Management SMA Fixed Income Strategies .................................................................... 9
Arvest Wealth Management Unified Managed Account (UMA) ............................................................ 10
BNYMA AdvisorFlex Portfolios ............................................................................................................... 10
BNYMA Target Risk Portfolios ................................................................................................................ 11
Mutual Funds & ETF Strategists ............................................................................................................. 12
IMG Equity, Balanced & Blended Strategies .......................................................................................... 15
IMG ETF Models ..................................................................................................................................... 18
IMG Fixed Income Strategies .................................................................................................................. 20
Advisor Directed – Discretionary ............................................................................................................ 23
Advisor Directed – Non-Discretionary .................................................................................................... 24
Modification of Client Advisory Fee Schedules/Fees Negotiable ........................................................... 25
Billing ...................................................................................................................................................... 25
Program Changes .................................................................................................................................... 26
Termination of the Advisory Relationship .............................................................................................. 26
ERISA Accounts ....................................................................................................................................... 27
Other Fees and Additional Compensation ............................................................................................. 27
Cash Sweep Program .............................................................................................................................. 28
Margin Accounts ..................................................................................................................................... 29
Transactions Executed Away from Pershing .......................................................................................... 29
Item 5 Account Requirements and Types of Clients ....................................................................... 29
Account Requirements ........................................................................................................................... 29
Types of Clients ....................................................................................................................................... 30
Item 6
Portfolio Manager Selection and Evaluation ....................................................................... 30
Selection and Review of Portfolio Managers ......................................................................................... 30
Advisory Business ................................................................................................................................... 30
Performance-Based Fees and Side-by-Side Management ..................................................................... 30
Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss ................................................................ 31
Voting Client Securities ........................................................................................................................... 36
Item 7
Client Information Provided to Portfolio Managers ............................................................ 36
Information Provided to Affiliated Portfolio Managers ......................................................................... 37
Information Provided to Non-affiliated Portfolio Managers .................................................................. 37
Item 8
Client Contact with Portfolio Managers.............................................................................. 37
Item 9 Additional Information ...................................................................................................... 37
Disciplinary Information ......................................................................................................................... 37
Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations........................................................................................... 38
Custody ................................................................................................................................................... 38
Code of Ethics ......................................................................................................................................... 38
Review of Accounts ................................................................................................................................ 39
Client Referrals ....................................................................................................................................... 39
Financial Information ............................................................................................................................. 39
Business Continuity Plan .................................................................................................................. 39
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Item 4 Services, Fees and Compensation
Arvest Investments, Inc., doing business as Arvest Wealth Management (the “Firm”), is a corporation
organized under the laws of the State of Arkansas. The Firm is 100% owned by Arvest Bank, Fayetteville,
Arkansas. Arvest Bank is a wholly owned subsidiary of Arvest Bank Group, Inc., a corporation of which Jim
C. Walton and Samuel Robson Walton each own or control over 25% but less than 50% of the equity.
The Arvest mission statement: People helping people find financial solutions for life.
The Firm is an investment advisor registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), with its
principal place of business located in Arkansas, with advisors located in Arvest Bank branches in Arkansas,
Oklahoma, Missouri, and Kansas. The Firm began conducting investment advisory business in 2004.
As of December 31, 2024, the Firm had regulatory advisory assets under management of
$2,824,855,462.00 of which we managed $883,804,968.00 on a discretionary basis.
The Firm provides investment advisory services through the Firm-sponsored wrap fee programs, as further
described in this Part 2A Appendix 1 of Form ADV wrap fee program brochure (the “Arvest Wealth
Management Wrap Fee Program Brochure”), and retirement plan consulting services, advice, and financial
planning services, as described in our Part 2A of Form ADV (Firm Brochure). The Firm Brochure is provided
separately to those applicable current and prospective clients.
The Firm sponsors and offers the following wrap fee programs, as described in this Brochure:
• Arvest Wealth Management SMA Equity and Balanced Strategies
• Arvest Wealth Management SMA Fixed Income Strategies
• Arvest Wealth Management Unified Managed Account
• BNY Mellon Advisors, Inc. (BNYMA) AdvisorFlex Portfolios
• BNY Mellon Advisors, Inc. (BNYMA) Target Risk Portfolios
• Mutual Funds & ETF Strategists
•
IMG Equity, Balanced, & Blended Strategies
•
IMG ETF Models
•
IMG Fixed Income Strategies
• Advisor Directed – Discretionary
• Advisor Directed – Non-Discretionary
Through personal discussions with the client in which the client’s goals and objectives are established, the
Firm’s investment advisor representatives, referred to as Client Advisors in this document, determine
which programs and underlying portfolios are suitable to the client’s circumstances. Clients generally can
request that reasonable restrictions be imposed on the types of investments to be held in their accounts.
These restrictions may include prohibitions with respect to the purchase or sale of particular securities or
types of securities. If, in its sole discretion, the Firm or the Portfolio Manager, believes that the restrictions
are unreasonable or inappropriate for the account, the Firm will notify the Client that, unless the
restrictions are removed, it may terminate the account. Clients will not be able to provide restrictions that
prohibit or restrict the investment advisor of a mutual fund or Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) with respect
to the purchase and sale of specific securities or types of securities within the mutual fund or ETF. Clients
retain individual ownership of all securities held in their wrap fee program accounts and can request to
receive trade confirmations and to vote proxies or, in certain cases where a portfolio manager accepts
proxy voting authority, to delegate proxy voting authority to the portfolio managers, as described in their
Firm advisory agreement and in this Brochure.
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Because some types of investments involve certain additional degrees of risk, they will only be
implemented/recommended when consistent with the client’s stated investment objectives, tolerance
for risk, liquidity needs and suitability.
To ensure that our initial determination of an appropriate program and/or portfolios remains suitable and
that the account continues to be managed in a manner consistent with the client’s financial circumstances
and goals, we will:
1. Send quarterly written reminders with client account statements requesting any updated information
regarding changes in the client’s investment objectives, risk tolerances, or financial situation,
2. At least annually, contact each participating client to determine whether there have been any changes
in the client’s financial situation or investment objectives, and whether the client wishes to impose
investment restrictions or modify existing restrictions,
3. Be reasonably available to consult with the client, and
4. Maintain client suitability information in each client’s file.
General Information Regarding the Wrap Fee Programs
A wrap fee program is an investment advisory program in which you pay one bundled annual fee (the
“Client Advisory Fee”) to compensate the Firm and Portfolio Managers (including the Firm, when your
Firm investment advisor representative (“Client Advisor”) or other Firm Portfolio Management and
Research investment advisor representatives are acting as portfolio managers) for their services and to
pay the brokerage transaction execution and custody and clearing costs associated with transactions in
the your wrap fee program advisory account. Except as disclosed under “Item 9 – Additional Information
– Custody,” with respect to client funds and securities of which we are deemed to have custody because
they were pledged to our parent company, Arvest Bank, as collateral for loans, the Firm does not have
custody of client funds and securities. All client funds and securities are held by a qualified custodian such
that the Firm does not have physical custody of any funds and securities. The Firm’s wrap fee program
accounts are held at Pershing LLC (“Pershing”), with the Firm acting as introducing broker pursuant to the
Firm’s fully disclosed clearing services agreement with Pershing. Pershing serves as custodian for the
accounts and provide execution and clearance of transactions. By entering into the Firm wrap fee
program advisory agreement and participating in a wrap fee program, client authorizes and directs the
Firm and the Portfolio Managers to trade through Pershing.
Pershing provides the Firm access to its technology platform, which includes: The Proposal System,
Proposal Output and Portfolio Analytics, initiation, and monitoring of new managed accounts, and the
Firm and Portfolio Manager level asset and account reporting. In addition, Pershing provides the following
operational services: support functions related to new account processing such as account funding
notifications, processing of trade confirmation delivery instructions and proxy notices, house-holding for
performance reporting and billing purposes, process account maintenance requests, billing and payment
services, daily reconciliation of accounts and production of quarterly and on-demand performance
reporting.
Through our agreement with BNY Mellon Advisors, Inc. (“BNYMA”), an affiliate of Pershing and a SEC
registered investment adviser, BNYMA provides access to individual account managers and investment
advisory and discretionary services to the Firm with respect to the programs. The Firm’s clients have
access to BNYMA’s investment advisory platform through their participation in the programs, including,
as applicable, access to model providers and portfolio and asset managers reviewed and selected by
BNYMA to participate in BNYMA’s investment advisory platform and, ultimately, reviewed and selected
by the Firm to participate in the programs. BNYMA is an independent third-party money manager that
also acts as a portfolio and/or overlay manager with respect to certain of the Firm-sponsored wrap fee
programs (the “BNYMA Advised Programs”), as described below.
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The applicable Client Advisory Fee depends in part on the program you have selected and is described
later in this Item 4. The Client Advisory Fee, in addition to the annualized percentage agreed upon by you
and your client advisor, is also based in part upon the market value of all assets under management in an
advisory program account, including all balances in cash, money market funds, bank deposit programs,
and securities positions, but excluding margin debit balance (if applicable). There may, however, be
additional charges such as wire transfer fees or commissions for trades not executed through our clearing
firm. The Client Advisory Fee does not cover trades executed through broker-dealers other than Pershing.
Please refer to “Transactions Executed Away from Pershing” below regarding the reasoning and added
costs and fees you may incur when your Portfolio Manager elects to execute trades away from Pershing.
Additional information on the Client Advisory Fee is located later in Item 4 (pages 28 - 32) and in the Firm’s
Wrap Fee Program Advisory Agreement.
The Firm’s wrap fee program services may cost you more or less than purchasing similar services
separately, assuming the services could be purchased directly from the various providers thereof. Each
wrap fee program is available only for a Client Advisory Fee that is based upon a percentage of assets
under management. In evaluating a wrap fee program, clients should consider several factors. A client
may be able to obtain some or all the services available through a particular wrap fee program on an
“unbundled” basis through the Firm or through other firms and, depending on the circumstances, the
aggregate of any separately paid fees may be lower (or higher) than the single, all-inclusive fee charged
in the wrap fee program. Payment of an asset-based fee may produce accounting, bookkeeping or income
tax results that differ from those resulting from the separate payment of (i) securities commissions and
other execution costs on a trade-by-trade basis and (ii) advisory fees. Any securities or other assets used
to establish a wrap fee program account may be sold, and the client will be responsible for payment of
any taxes due. The Firm recommends that each client consult with his or her tax advisor or accountant
regarding the tax treatment of wrap fee program accounts.
Client Advisory Fees and the net fee revenues generated to the Firm vary between the various programs
offered by the Firm. This presents a conflict of interest in that the Firm may receive higher fee revenues
from some programs than from others and, because the Client Advisors’ salaries and bonus opportunities
are based, in part, on production, i.e., the amount of net Client Advisory Fee revenues and other revenues
generated to the Firm by their client accounts, we may have an incentive to recommend a higher-priced
program when a comparable lower priced alternative may be available.
The Firm’s wrap fee program alternative investment portfolio solutions are limited. This presents a conflict
of interest by causing certain advisory clients to invest in higher-cost illiquid alternative investments
through brokerage accounts that may charge more in upfront commissions than would be paid in fees
through fee-based advisory accounts.
The Firm’s policies require all Client Advisors to only recommend those programs and services that are in
the best interest of each client. Furthermore, Client Advisors’ salaries, with exceptions for those with less
tenure at our Firm (consult your Client Advisor’s ADV 2B), are calculated and set semi-annually. For each
performance-based salary calculation, 6 months of prior production are used to determine application of
the Client Advisor’s performance to a payout grid used to set an Advisor’s salary level.
The table on the next page provides a comparison of the wrap fee programs sponsored by the Firm. Please
refer to the specific wrap fee program heading below for further information regarding the management
and costs of the program you are considering. Additional information regarding BNYMA and each of the
other third-party portfolio managers and model providers referenced in the table can be found in their
Form ADV Part 2A. Additionally, periodic information regarding a portfolio manager or model provider
and its strategy will be available to the Firm’s Client Advisors to provide to clients upon request.
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Discretionary
Program
Wrap Fee
Program Name
Types of Securities Offered –
Include
Minimum
Investment
Maximum Client
Advisory Fee* At
Minimum
Investment
Amount
3.00%
$25,000 (2)
Yes
Portfolio Manager
Equities, ADRs, Mutual Funds,
ETFs, Cash
Arvest Wealth
Management SMA
Equity and Balanced
Strategies
1.75%
$25,000 (2)
Yes
Portfolio Manager
Arvest Wealth
Management SMA
Fixed Income
Strategies
U.S. Treasury Securities, U.S.
Agency, Cash, Residential/
Commercial MBS & CMOs,
Investment Grade and High Yield
Corporate and Municipal Bonds,
Corporate Notes, Asset-Backed
Securities Fixed Income ETF or
Mutual Fund
3.00%
$125,000 (2)
SMAs, Models, Mutual Funds,
ETFs, Equities
Arvest Wealth
Management Unified
Managed Account (1)
Yes
BNYMA (Overlay
Manager) and
Selected Portfolio
or Model Managers
1.75 %
$25,000
BNYMA AdvisorFlex
Portfolios (1)
Yes
BNYMA
16 tax-aware and 16 traditional
multi- manager ETF/Mutual Fund
portfolios
1.75%
$25,000
BNYMA Target Risk
Portfolios (1)
Yes
BNYMA
Multi-manager ETF/Mutual Fund
portfolios
1.75%
$25,000 (2)
Mutual Funds & ETF
Strategies (1)
Mutual Funds & Exchange Traded
Funds
Yes
BNYMA and
Selected Model
Managers
3.00%
IMG Equity, Balanced &
Blended Strategies
Yes
IMG
Equities, ADRs, Mutual Funds,
ETFs, Cash
$100,000 Equity Portfolios
Except Strategic Equity, which
is $200,000, & some Blended
Strategies are 50,000
IMG ETF Models
1.75%
$50,000
Strategic ETF Models
Yes
IMG
1.75%
U.S. Treasury Securities, U.S. Agency,
IMG Fixed Income
Strategies
Yes
IMG
$200,000
Managed Credit
Mgd. Short-Term
Credit
Cash, Residential/
Commercial MBS & CMOs, Investment
Grade, High Yield Corporate and
Municipal Bonds, Corporate Notes,
Asset-Backed Securities Fixed Income
ETF or Mutual Fund
$1,000,000
Core Fixed Income
Mgd. Municipal Bond
1.75%
$25,000
Advisor Directed–
Discretionary
Yes
Client Advisor
Equities, ADRs, Mutual Funds,
UITs, ETFs and Cash
1.75%
$25,000
Advisor Directed–
Non-Discretionary
Equities, ADRs, Mutual Funds,
UITs, ETFs and Cash
No
Client Advisor
Provides Advice
*
The portfolio manager fees are included in the Client Advisory Fee. The Client Advisory Fee also includes a Platform Fee, estimated to range
somewhere between .05% and.25%, charged by the Firm, based upon client account size, to offset a program fee that BNYMA and Pershing
charge the Firm as compensation for advisory (BNYMA’s overlay/portfolio management services with respect to the BNYMA Advised
Programs), administrative, clearing and custody services.
(1) Denotes a BNYMA Advised Program.
(2) Portfolio Manager higher minimum program values (as applicable) still apply.
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Arvest Wealth Management SMA Equity and Balanced Strategies
The Arvest Wealth Management SMA Equity and Balanced Strategies provides the client with an
opportunity to access equity and balanced strategies of select third-party portfolio managers on which
the Firm, utilizing research provided by BNYMA and the portfolio managers’ disclosure documents, among
other items, conducts initial and ongoing research and due diligence. To be selected as a third-party
portfolio manager under this program, certain information must be readily available to support the Firm’s
initial and ongoing due diligence of the portfolio manager, and there must be sufficient economic
efficiencies including the amount of fees charged by the portfolio manager or the level of interest in the
portfolio manager on the part of the Firm clients. The portfolio managers have discretionary authority to
invest, reinvest, sell, or retain account assets under management by them.
The annual Client Advisory Fee schedule for Arvest Wealth Management SMA Equity and Balanced
Strategies is as follows:
Client Advisory Fee (Maximum)1 and
Maximum Portfolio Manager Fees2 (included in Client Advisory Fee)
Client Account Size
Client Advisory Fee
First $25,000 - $250,000
Next $250,001 - $1,000,000
$1,000,001 and up
3.00%
2.50%
2.00%
Maximum Portfolio Manager Fee2
(Included in Client Advisory Fee)
Varies – Review Manager ADV-2A
Varies – Review Manager ADV-2A
Varies – Review Manager ADV-2A
1 Client Advisory Fees listed above are “Blended” meaning for each breakpoint achieved, the accompanying rate is charged for
assets within the breakpoints range. The Client Advisory Fees in each breakpoint’s range are then added, or blended, together.
2 The portfolio manager fees are included in the Client Advisory Fee. The Client Advisory Fee also includes a Platform Fee,
estimated to range somewhere between .05% and .25%, charged by the Firm, based upon client account size, to offset a
program fee that BNYMA and Pershing charge the Firm as compensation for advisory (BNYMA’s overlay/portfolio management
services with respect to the BNYMA Advised Programs), administrative, clearing and custody services.
Arvest Wealth Management SMA Fixed Income Strategies
The Arvest Wealth Management SMA Fixed Income Strategies program provides the client with an
opportunity to access fixed income strategies of select third-party portfolio managers on which the Firm,
utilizing research provided by BNYMA and the portfolio managers’ disclosure documents, among other
items, conducts initial and ongoing research and due diligence. To be selected as a third-party portfolio
manager under this program, certain information must be readily available to support the Firm’s initial
and ongoing due diligence of the portfolio manager, and there must be sufficient economic efficiencies
including the amount of fees charged by the portfolio manager or the level of interest in the portfolio
manager on the part of the Firm clients. The Firm is the sponsor of the program with the portfolio
managers serving as the sub-advisors. The portfolio managers have discretionary authority to invest,
reinvest, sell, or retain account assets under management by them.
The annual Client Advisory Fee schedule for Arvest Wealth Management SMA Fixed Income Strategies is
as follows:
Client Advisory Fee (Maximum)1 and
Maximum Portfolio Manager Fees2 (included in Client Advisory Fee)
Client Account Size
Client Advisory Fee
First $25,000 - $250,000
Next $250,001 - $1,000,000
$1,000,001 and up
1.75%
1.25%
1.00%
Maximum Portfolio Manager Fee2
(Included in Client Advisory Fee)
Varies – Review Manager ADV-2A
Varies – Review Manager ADV-2A
Varies – Review Manager ADV-2A
1 Client Advisory Fees listed above are “Blended” meaning for each breakpoint achieved, the accompanying rate is charged for
assets within the breakpoints range. The Client Advisory Fees in each breakpoint’s range are then added, or blended, together.
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2 The portfolio manager fees are included in the Client Advisory Fee. The Client Advisory Fee also includes a Platform Fee,
estimated to range somewhere between .06% and .25%, charged by the Firm, based upon client account size, to offset a
program fee that BNYMA and Pershing charge the Firm as compensation for advisory (BNYMA’s overlay/portfolio management
services with respect to the BNYMA Advised Programs), administrative, clearing and custody services.
Arvest Wealth Management Unified Managed Account (UMA)
UMA is a multi-discipline managed account product housed in a single account. There are six models with
traditional asset classes available. Additionally, non-traditional asset classes may be made available. The
Firm is the sponsor, and BNYMA serves as the overlay manager. The Firm and BNYMA work together to
determine the default asset allocation percentages and allowable bands for each model. BNYMA and the
Firm select the investments to be used for each style allocation, also known as each sleeve, of the core
models. Additionally, BNYMA investment committee and the Firm approves each investment vehicle
available in the UMA. A sleeve can contain a third-party portfolio manager’s equity model, an exchange
traded fund, a mutual fund, or a combination of all three. Additionally, a mutual fund model or ETF model
provided by a third-party strategist (model creator) may be used within the UMA. Equity third-party
money managers, as well as mutual fund or ETF model programs, transmit trade instructions to Pershing,
on behalf of the Firm, for Pershing to execute on a discretionary basis. Fixed Income portfolios trading is
handled different with third-party money managers execute trading their individual portfolios within the
UMA.
The Arvest Wealth Management UMA is flexible in that once the client has selected program available
investments, the portfolio manager is granted limited discretionary trading authority to include the
authority to allocate assets across the selected Models, Sleeve Managers, ETFs, mutual funds and other
securities; and to implement in its discretion Model changes received from Model Providers; and to
rebalance the account in accordance with target allocations and program trading parameters established
by our Firm. BNYMA will allocate assets across the investment option(s) selected by the client for their
UMA account, in a manner consistent with our Firm’s instruction. The client retains final authority for the
asset allocation decisions and the selection of individual investment options to fill the selected asset
allocation.
The annual Client Advisory Fee schedule for Arvest Wealth Management UMA is as follows:
Client Advisory Fee (Maximum)1 and
Maximum Portfolio Manager Fees2 (included in Client Advisory Fee)
Client Account Size
Client Advisory Fee
First $125,000 - $250,000
Next $250,001 - $1,000,000
$1,000,001 and up
3.00%
2.50%
2.00%
Maximum Portfolio Manager Fee2
(Included in Client Advisory Fee)
Varies – Review Manager Disclosures
Varies – Review Manager Disclosures
Varies – Review Manager Disclosures
1 Client Advisory Fees listed above are “Blended” meaning for each breakpoint achieved, the accompanying rate is charged for
assets within the breakpoints range. The Client Advisory Fees in each breakpoint’s range are then added, or blended, together.
2 The portfolio manager fees are included in the Client Advisory Fee. The Client Advisory Fee also includes a Platform Fee,
estimated to range somewhere between .05% and .25%, charged by the Firm, based upon client account size, to offset a
program fee that BNYMA and Pershing charge the Firm as compensation for advisory (BNYMA’s overlay/portfolio management
services with respect to the BNYMA Advised Programs), administrative, clearing and custody services.
BNYMA AdvisorFlex Portfolios
The Firm is the sponsor and BNYMA acts as the portfolio manager for the AdvisorFlex Portfolios, which is
a managed account program that includes three, objectives-based strategies (Appreciation, Income and
Preservation), with multiple BNYMA proprietary models within each strategy, as further described in
BNYMA’s disclosure documents (BNYMA ADV Part 2A). Client, with the assistance of Client’s Firm Client
Advisor, is responsible for selecting the appropriate model for the Client. For each investment selection
within a model, BNYMA identifies several options from which Client may choose.
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BNYMA will implement certain updates and changes to the models and may replace one investment
vehicle with another and/or change the asset allocation of the model.
If a model does not perform according to expectations, BNYMA may adjust the model.
The annual Client Advisory Fee schedule for BNYMA Advisor Flex Portfolios is as follows:
Client Advisory Fee (Maximum)1 and
Maximum Portfolio Manager Fees2 (included in Client Advisory Fee)
Client Account Size
Client Advisory Fee
First $25,000 - $250,000
Next $250,001 - $1,000,000
$1,000,001 and up
1.75%
1.50%
1.15%
Maximum Portfolio Manager Fee2
(Included in Client Advisory Fee)
0.10%
0.10%
0.10%
1 Client Advisory Fees listed above are “Blended” meaning for each breakpoint achieved, the accompanying rate is charged for
assets within the breakpoints range. The Client Advisory Fees in each breakpoint’s range are then added, or blended, together.
2 The portfolio manager fees are included in the Client Advisory Fee. The Client Advisory Fee also includes a Platform Fee,
estimated to range somewhere between .05% and .25%, charged by the Firm, based upon client account size, to offset a
program fee that BNYMA and Pershing charge the Firm as compensation for advisory (BNYMA’s overlay/portfolio management
services with respect to the BNYMA Advised Programs), administrative, clearing and custody services.
BNYMA Target Risk Portfolios
Target Risk Portfolios offers ten (10) diversified, discretionary investment models, including four (4) tax
aware models, that generally include allocations to traditional asset classes. Target Risk 20/80 is the most
conservative model, with the majority of the model allocated to fixed income and the balance to equities;
Target Risk US Equity 100/0 is the most aggressive model with an allocation focused on equities. For the
tax aware models, Target Risk Tax Aware 80/20 is the most aggressive model. The Firm is the sponsor of
within the Firm Wrap Fee Program, and BNYMA serves as the portfolio manager. As portfolio manager,
BNYMA determines the asset allocation strategy and selects investment vehicles for each investment style
component of ten portfolios based on proprietary models. These models may consist of open- and closed-
end mutual funds, exchange traded funds and other securities, as determined by BNYMA, in its sole
discretion. Tax aware models include municipal bond funds in the fixed income asset classes.
The ten (10) Target Risk model portfolios are:
• Target Risk 20/80
• Target Risk 40/60
• Target Risk 60/40
• Target Risk 80/20
• Target Risk Equity 100/0
• Target Risk US Equity 100/0
• Target Risk Tax Aware 20/80
• Target Risk Tax Aware 40/60
• Target Risk Tax Aware 60/40
• Target Risk Tax Aware 80/20
Suitability is determined at the account level according to the model expectations.
If a model does not perform according to expectations, BNYMA may adjust the model.
Please consult BNYMA disclosure documents (ADV Part 2A) for additional information regarding this
program. The annual Client Advisory Fee schedule for BNYMA Target Risk Portfolios is as follows:
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Client Advisory Fee (Maximum)1 and
Maximum Portfolio Manager Fees2 (included in Client Advisory Fee)
Client Account Size
Client Advisory Fee
First $25,000 - $250,000
Next $250,001 - $1,000,000
$1,000,001 and up
1.75%
1.50%
1.15%
Maximum Portfolio Manager Fee2
(Included in Client Advisory Fee)
0.10%
0.10%
0.10%
1 Client Advisory Fees listed above are “Blended” meaning for each breakpoint achieved, the accompanying rate is charged for
assets within the breakpoints range. The Client Advisory Fees in each breakpoint’s range are then added, or blended, together.
2 The portfolio manager fees are included in the Client Advisory Fee. The Client Advisory Fee also includes a Platform Fee,
estimated to range somewhere between .05% and .25%, charged by the Firm, based upon client account size, to offset a
program fee that BNYMA and Pershing charge the Firm as compensation for advisory (BNYMA’s overlay/portfolio management
services with respect to the BNYMA Advised Programs), administrative, clearing and custody services.
Mutual Funds & ETF Strategists
The Mutual Funds & ETF Strategists Program is a model delivery program where the Firm, as program
sponsor, selects certain third-party investment advisors (referred to herein as the strategists or model
providers), made available under BNYMA’s advisory platform, who provide model portfolios to BNYMA
for use in the program. Individual portfolios or models are selected by client, with the assistance and
advice of Client Advisor. BNYMA acts as the overlay portfolio manager to the program and manages client
accounts in its discretion based on the selected models, implementing model changes and rebalancing
client accounts pursuant to target allocations and program trading parameters.
The annual Client Advisory Fee schedule for the model portfolios in Arvest Wealth Management’s Mutual
Funds & ETF Strategists Program is as follows:
Client Advisory Fee (Maximum)1 and
Maximum Portfolio Manager Fees2 (included in Client Advisory Fee)
Client Account Size
Client Advisory Fee
First $25,000 - $250,000
Next $250,001 - $1,000,000
$1,000,001 and up
1.75%
1.50%
1.15%
Maximum Portfolio Manager Fee2
(Included in Client Advisory Fee)
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
1 Client Advisory Fees listed above are “Blended” meaning for each breakpoint achieved, the accompanying rate is charged for
assets within the breakpoints range. The Client Advisory Fees in each breakpoint’s range are then added, or blended, together.
2 The portfolio manager fees are included in the Client Advisory Fee. The Client Advisory Fee also includes a Platform Fee,
estimated to range somewhere between .05% and .25%, charged by the Firm, based upon client account size, to offset a
program fee that BNYMA and Pershing charge the Firm as compensation for advisory (BNYMA’s overlay/portfolio management
services with respect to the BNYMA Advised Programs), administrative, clearing and custody services.
BlackRock Investment Management, LLC Target Allocation Portfolios
BlackRock Investment Management, LLC provides models to BNYMA on a non-discretionary basis for use
in the program. These model strategies build portfolios with a blend of mutual fund and ETFs. These
portfolios seek to provide a range of risk and return levels by diversifying across various asset classes and
a wide variety of factors that can impact investments, such as asset interest rates, credit spreads and
foreign exchange. Clients, with the advice of their Client Advisor, may choose from eleven different
models which are also available in Tax Aware versions:
• BlackRock Target Allocation - 0/100 (0% Equity and 100% Fixed Income Exposures)
• BlackRock Target Allocation - 10/90
• BlackRock Target Allocation - 20/80
• BlackRock Target Allocation - 30/70
• BlackRock Target Allocation - 40/60
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• BlackRock Target Allocation - 50/50
• BlackRock Target Allocation - 60/40
• BlackRock Target Allocation - 70/30
• BlackRock Target Allocation - 80/20
• BlackRock Target Allocation - 90/10
• BlackRock Target Allocation - 100/0 (100% Equity and 0% Fixed Income Exposures)
Additionally, 5 Long Horizon allocation models for investors with longer term investment time frames and
4 Target Income models for those seeking fixed income securities exposure and income generation are
available.
Calvert – Responsible Allocation Models
The Calvert-Responsible Allocation Models are mutual fund allocation advisory model portfolios. Calvert
acts as a nondiscretionary investment sub-adviser presenting model portfolios to BNYMA for use in the
program. The Calvert Research and Management (CRM) Asset Allocation Team is responsible for
management and oversight of the models. This includes implementing strategic asset allocation decisions,
evaluating the effectiveness of their decisions, and monitoring the underlying fund options.
The Calvert-Responsible Allocation Models seek to achieve their investment objectives by investing
primarily in a portfolio of underlying Calvert fixed-income and equity funds that meet the models’
investment guidelines. Each of the underlying Calvert mutual funds utilizes both financial and responsible
investment analysis.
The models currently available under the program are:
• Calvert Responsible Conservative Model whose stated objective is to seek current income and capital
appreciation, consistent with the preservation of capital,
• Calvert Responsible Moderate Model whose stated objective is to seek long-term capital appreciation
and growth of income, with current income a secondary objective,
• Calvert Responsible Growth Model whose objective is to seek long-term capital appreciation,
• Calvert Responsible Income with Capital Preservation Model, whose objective is income consistent
with preservation of capital, and
• Calvert Responsible Aggressive Growth Model, whose objective is long-term capital appreciation.
First Trust Strategic Risk Model Portfolios
The First Trust Strategic Risk Model Portfolios consist of ETFs and are created by the First Trust Advisors
Model Investment Committee. These models are aimed at total return while diversifying the risk
exposure of various asset classes over the long term.
The models currently available in order of increasing risk profile are:
1. FT Strategic Risk - Capital Preservation (Conservative Model),
2. FT Strategic Risk – Conservative Growth Model
3. FT Strategic Risk – Balanced Growth Model
4. FT Strategic Risk – Moderate Growth Model
5. FT Strategic Risk – Aggressive Growth Model
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Goldman Sachs Asset Management LP – ETF Asset Allocation Models
The models are created by Goldman Sachs Asset Management (GSAM) multi-asset class investment team,
which analyzes the economic cycle and incorporates asset class views in seeking to position the portfolios
for the current economic environment. The team uses quantitative and qualitative techniques like macro
valuations, stress tests and scenario analysis in identifying and reacting to cyclical changes in economies.
The GSAM models currently available in the program are following ETF models:
1. Asset Allocation Model Portfolio S&P Conservative ETF,
2. Asset Allocation Model Portfolio S&P Moderate ETF,
3. Asset Allocation Model Portfolio S&P Growth ETF,
4. Asset Allocation Model Portfolio S&P Conservative Income ETF,
5. Asset Allocation Model Portfolio S&P Enhanced Growth ETF,
6. Asset Allocation Model Portfolio S&P Moderate Conservative ETF,
7. Asset Allocation Model Portfolio S&P Moderate Growth ETF, and
8. Asset Allocation Model Portfolio S&P Ultra Conservative ETF.
Russell Investment Core Model Strategies and Tax-Managed Core Model Strategies
Russell Investment Management, LLC provides models on a non-discretionary basis to BNYMA for use in
the program. These model strategies are designed to optimize asset allocation strategies based on various
investment principles.
This Russell model portfolio strategy currently provides five core Russell models and five tax-managed
Russell models. These models offer clients an opportunity to select from varied asset allocations and
investment styles to address a variety of investment objectives. The five core model strategies’
corresponding tax-managed versions are designed to maximize after-tax return for a client’s taxable
dollars. These tax-managed models may be appropriate for clients desiring a more tax sensitive approach
for their non-qualified accounts.
The current five core model strategies are:
1. Conservative,
2. Moderate,
3. Balanced,
4. Growth, and
5. Equity Growth.
Vanguard Advisers, Inc. ETF Strategic Model Portfolios-CRSP
Vanguard Advisers, Inc. (“VAI”) provides ETF models on a non-discretionary basis to BNYMA for use in the
program. These strategic model portfolios are created and maintained by VAI’s Investment Strategy Group
and reflect VAI’s belief in a top-down approach stressing asset allocation, broad diversification, and low
costs. Their model portfolio construction includes exposure to U.S and international equities as well as
domestic and international fixed income securities. The VAI model portfolios also strive to maintain
internal expense ratios that are lower than industry averages.
The ETF Strategic Model Portfolios are available in several asset allocation combinations ranging from
100% bond exposure to 100% stock exposure with models representing 20% incremental changes in
between.
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IMG Equity, Balanced & Blended Strategies
IMG Equity, Balanced & Blended Strategies portfolios include several managed Equity & Balanced
portfolios that are managed by investment advisory portfolio managers from the Firm’s Portfolio
Management and Research (PMR). Note, the Firm has changed the name of Investment Management
Group (IMG) Portfolio Management to Portfolio Management and Research.
IMG Managed Equity Portfolios Philosophy & Fee Structure
Our Equity investment philosophy is built around four key characteristics:
• Quality – We consider quality securities to be those of established entities with proven track records,
where it is reasonable to believe that our minimum goal of capital preservation will be met.
• Value – We consider value to be those securities where we believe the security is attractively priced
relative to our analysis of future prospects.
•
Long Term Approach – We are not short-term market timers. Our goal is to construct portfolios that
will perform favorably over the long haul.
• Diversification – Portfolios will be well diversified by both issuer and industry. We believe that this is
a crucial element of risk management.
We are value-oriented and focused on consistent, long-term performance. In order to accomplish these
objectives, we combine traditional analysis with systematic research to create a fundamental factor rating
for stocks based on their single factor score in the areas of:
• Value (stocks undervalued by the market)
• Quality (well-managed financially healthy companies)
Low-Volatility (stable and predictable companies)
•
• Momentum (strong recent performance, correlates with themes)
The process leverages many points of fundamental data, supplemented by sentiment and price
information, to construct proprietary metrics, which are evaluated over a long-term horizon (1-3 years)
to provide comprehensive understanding of company and factor trends.
Rather than attempting to “time” short term market swings, we seek to identify high-quality stocks that
possess long term value. Our ultimate goal is to provide actively managed portfolios of stocks with
identifiable investment opportunities at risk levels below the overall market.
The annual Client Advisory Fee schedule for the IMG Equity and Balanced Portfolios is as follows:
IMG Equity, Balanced, and Blended Strategies Portfolios Client Advisory Fee (Maximum)1 and
Maximum Portfolio Manager Fees2 (included in Client Advisory Fee)
Client Account Size
Client Advisory Fee
First $ 50,000 - $ 250,000
Next $ 250,001 - $1,000,000
Next $1,000,001 - $5,000,000
Next $5,000,001 and Up
3.00%
2.50%
2.00%
2.00%
Maximum Portfolio Manager Fee2
(Included in Client Advisory Fee)
0.50%
0.50%
0.40%
0.35%
1 Client Advisory Fees listed above are “Blended” meaning for each breakpoint achieved, the accompanying rate is charged for
assets within the breakpoints range. The Client Advisory Fees in each breakpoint’s range are then added, or blended, together.
2 The portfolio manager fees are included in the Client Advisory Fee. Because the Firm investment advisor representatives in
Portfolio Management and Research serve as portfolio managers under this program, the Firm gets paid the portfolio manager
fee that is included in the Client Advisory fee. The Client Advisory Fee also includes a Platform Fee, estimated to range
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somewhere between .05% and .25%, charged by the Firm, based upon client account size, to offset a program fee that BNYMA
and Pershing charge the Firm as compensation for advisory (BNYMA’s overlay/portfolio management services with respect to
the BNYMA Advised Programs), administrative, clearing and custody services. Note, however, that such Platform Fee is not
debited against Client Advisor’s production with respect to this Program for the purposes of calculating Client Advisor’s
compensation.
IMG Managed Core Equity Portfolio
The IMG Managed Core Equity Portfolio is managed by investment advisory portfolio managers from the
Firm’s PMR.
The IMG Managed Core Equity Portfolio invests most of its assets in equity securities of companies that
are Large-Cap (market capitalization > $10bln) in nature, with an emphasis on domestic U.S. corporations.
Although the investment philosophy and style of investing in this Portfolio is similar to that of ABG’s Equity
Common Trust Fund, PMR advisory portfolio managers make no representation that the past performance
of ABG’s Equity Common Trust Fund will predict or guarantee the future performance results of the IMG
Managed Core Equity Portfolio.
Certain equity sub-classes (i.e., International and Mid-Cap) may be utilized from time to time using mutual
funds and ETFs. As well, from time to time, a portion of the portfolio may be held in money market funds.
IMG Managed Strategic Equity Portfolio
The IMG Managed Strategic Equity Portfolio is managed by investment advisory portfolio managers from
the Firm’s PMR.
The IMG Managed Strategic Equity Portfolio invests in equity securities of companies across multiple
market capitalizations and geographic locales. The IMG Managed Strategic Equity Portfolio will utilize the
strategy employed by ABG’s Equity Common Trust Fund for a portion of the investments, in combination
with satellite investments from higher beta equity sub-classes through the purchase of mutual funds
and/or ETFs. Although a portion of the Portfolio is similar to that of ABG’s Equity Common Trust Fund,
PMR advisory portfolio managers make no representation that the past performance of ABG’s Equity
Common Trust Fund will predict or guarantee the future performance results of the IMG Managed
Strategic Equity Portfolio.
Certain equity sub-classes (i.e., International, Emerging Markets, Mid-Cap, Small-Cap) may be utilized
from time to time using mutual funds and/or ETFs. In addition, from time to time, a portion of the portfolio
may be held in money market funds.
IMG Dividend Income and Growth (DIG) Portfolio
DIG Portfolio is managed by investment advisory portfolio managers from the Firm’s PMR.
The IMG DIG Portfolio is constructed of a broadly diversified selection of dividend-paying equity securities
across multiple market capitalizations and sectors in the US, though some American Depository Receipts
(ADRs) may be included. The Portfolio will invest in approximately 25 – 35 securities that will typically
have both an attractive current yield and the likelihood to consistently raise dividends. The Portfolio team
considers the strength of the company’s balance sheet, market position, corporate leadership and
governance when building the Portfolio.
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The Portfolio is typically fully invested, and its cash position will normally be less than 5% to 10%. Some
key Portfolio guidelines:
• Guideline 1: Dividend Yield > = 2% upon inclusion/rebalancing. The reasons we use 2% as the
dividend yield requirement are: 1) The S&P500 current yield is approximately 2%; 2) Some growth
companies have the ability and potential to raise dividends though they may not be paying the highest
dividends currently; and 3) Avoid excessive concentration of investments in a few sectors.
• Guideline 2: % to Target > = 20%. As capital appreciation is an important consideration, we seek to
limit portfolio exposure to equities of rich valuation.
• Guideline 3: Financial Viability. Cash flow sustainability and growth, liquidity, leverage, interest
coverage, dividend payout policy, history, and outlook, are examined to ensure the financial viability
of a firm being an ongoing entity and the sustainability of its current and future dividend payouts.
• Guideline 4: Diversification. The portfolio will remain diversified across 10 sectors with no sector
counting for more than 30% of the total portfolio’s stock valuation.
IMG Blended Strategies Portfolios
IMG Blended Strategies Portfolios are managed by investment advisory portfolio managers from the
Firm's PMR. The portfolios are comprised of allocations to an IMG Dividend Income and Growth (DIG),
Core Equity, or Strategic Equity Managed Portfolio combined with securities that are allocated to one of
ten IMG Strategic ETF (Exchange Traded Funds) Models. Also, managed fixed income portfolios (e.g., IMG
Managed Credit Fixed Income, Managed Short-Term Credit Fixed Income, Core Fixed Income, and
Managed Municipal Bond) may be blended with securities of one of the IMG Strategic ETF portfolios.
Finally, securities of a managed equity portfolio may be blended with securities of a managed fixed income
portfolio.
The combinations of managed portfolios and ETF models are selected by the client in various percentages
made available by the Firm. The minimum account values for these blended strategies portfolios vary
between $50,000 to $2,000,000. Please consult with your Client Advisor regarding the minimum
investment and account values of the portfolio prior to investing.
IMG Equity and Balanced Portfolios within the Arvest Wealth Management Unified Management Account
(UMA)
Certain IMG Equity and Balanced Portfolios, currently Core Equity, DIG Equity, and Strategic Equity, are
also available for investment within our Firm’s UMA. Clients and potential clients investing in these
portfolios should be aware of differences in the way securities transactions are completed for the UMA
portfolios versus our IMG Separately Managed Account (SMA) portfolios.
UMA portfolios’ security transactions are completed through a model delivery process, where the
applicable managers from our Firm’s PMR relay portfolio model composition to BNYMA, who provides
limited discretionary portfolio manager overlay services in executing the corresponding portfolio model
trades.
The differences in processes for UMA and SMAs’ trade executions means that trades necessary to incept
advisory portfolios or to execute desired investment changes may take place at different times.
Additionally, BNYMA, as described in their disclosure documents, has a Trade Rotation Policy which
allocates the distribution of model updates across multiple programs and model providers. This means in
some cases BNYMA may not execute model delivered trades until after our Firm has executed trades in
the SMA, or other non-UMA portfolios we manage on a discretionary basis.
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Trade Rotation Policies for IMG Equity, Balanced, Blended, and ETF Model Portfolios
Our Firm’s PMR utilizes trade-rotation policies which are intended to allocate transactions equitably over
time across our client base, subject to extenuating circumstances and to trading directions imposed by
clients. The effectiveness of these policies can depend on market factors such as the liquidity of the
securities being traded and the size of the transactions. In order to process trades for different client types
and platforms, our firm maintains two trading groups: one executes trades for Arvest Bank Trust trading
relationships, and another executes trades for Arvest Wealth Management Advisory trading relationships
(generally wrap-fee accounts where Arvest portfolio managers have discretion). This could cause certain
accounts to pay more or receive less for a security than other accounts. When necessary, the two groups
use reasonable efforts to coordinate so that clients receive fair and best execution, which may include
rotating initial trading between the two groups, or creating a “step out trade,” where an Arvest Bank
Trust order will be aggregated with an Arvest Wealth Management Advisory order for execution. In
addition, we offer advisory services through UMA model delivery platforms, where allocation decisions
made by our Portfolio Managers are communicated via the overlay manager's technology provider.
Clients utilizing a UMA model delivery platform will have transactions effected at the overlay manager's
discretion. In order to ensure fair practice across discretionary trading platforms or UMA model delivery
platforms, our firm generally initiates random trade rotation across applicable platforms. Where a
platform falls in the rotation could favorably or adversely affect a client’s executions relative to other
clients; however, the random nature of trade rotation is intended in the long run to provide fair placement
and execution to all discretionary trading platforms and UMA model delivery platforms. Circumstances
may cause a particular platform to be unable to receive trade instructions or model holdings; in such
cases, we cause trades to be executed for the next platforms in rotation until the issue is resolved; and as
a result, those unable to receive trade instructions or model holdings will receive different, and perhaps
less favorable, prices for their transactions then they would have received had the platform received
those instructions or model holdings in the original trade rotation. We may utilize rotations or allocation
methods other than those described above if we believe such rotation or method is appropriate under
the circumstances and that such alternative rotation or method is generally fair and equitable. We reserve
the right to vary from these policies to comply with additional requirements that may be placed on us by
our platforms, intermediaries, and clients, including but not limited to timing of trades and broker
selection. Notwithstanding these policies, one group of clients may have transactions effected before or
after another group of clients. We reserve the right to change these policies at our discretion.
IMG ETF Models
IMG Strategic ETF Models are managed by investment advisory portfolio managers from the Firm’s PMR.
IMG Strategic ETF Models provide diversified portfolio solutions to meet defined risk tolerance objectives.
There are ten strategic ETF models available. Models offered include:
• Taxable Income,
• Conservative Income,
• Moderate Income,
• Aggressive Income,
• Conservative Growth & Income,
• Moderate Growth & Income,
• Aggressive Growth & Income,
• Conservative Growth,
• Moderate Growth, and
• Aggressive Growth.
Each model is designed around a targeted strategic asset allocation. The following asset classes can be
included in the models: cash and cash alternatives, fixed income, alternative income, commodities,
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currency, domestic and international equity securities. The strategic asset allocation targets provide the
long-term strategic guideline. However, the models may be adjusted over time based on new research,
analysis, or market developments.
IMG ETF Models availability within the Arvest Wealth Management Unified Management Account (UMA)
IMG Strategic ETF Models are also available for investment within our Firm’s UMA. Clients and potential
clients investing in these portfolios should be aware of differences in the way securities transactions are
completed for the UMA portfolios versus our non-UMA portfolios.
UMA portfolios’ security transactions are completed through a model delivery process, where the
applicable managers from our Firm’s PMR relay portfolio model composition to BNYMA, who provides
limited discretionary portfolio manager overlay services in executing the corresponding portfolio model
trades.
The differences in processes for UMA and non-UMA portfolios’ trade executions means that trades
necessary to incept advisory portfolios or to execute desired investment changes may take place at
different times. Additionally, BNYMA, as described in their disclosure documents, has a Trade Rotation
Policy which allocates the distribution of model updates across multiple programs and model providers.
This means in some cases BNYMA may not execute model delivered trades until after our Firm has
executed trades in non-UMA portfolios we manage on a discretionary basis.
As detailed earlier in “Trade Rotation Policies for IMG Equity, Balanced, Blended, and ETF Model
Portfolios” our Firm’s PMR utilizes trade-rotation polices which are intended to allocate transactions
equitably over time across our client base, subject to extenuating circumstances and to trading directions
imposed by clients. These same trade rotation policies also apply to our IMG Strategic ETF Models.
IMG Tactical Blends ETF Models
IMG Tactical Blends ETF Models are managed by investment advisory portfolio managers from the Firm's
PMR. The model is comprised of allocations to a Strategic ETF Portfolio and to an absolute return strategy
through a tactically managed ETF(s) or mutual fund(s). IMG utilizes a proprietary-research and scoring
process to select the tactically managed mutual fund(s) and/or ETF(s). Clients may choose from various
percentages of the ETF Model and tactical component made available by the Firm.
This strategy is focused on mitigating large losses during the pronounced declines in the equity market
and participating in as much of the gains as possible when the markets are rising. The tactical
ETF(s)/fund(s) use various proprietary indicators to determine if funds should be invested in risk assets or,
when defensively positioned, cash equivalents and/or fixed income.
The tactical blends models may underperform during choppy markets that lack leadership or when
leadership changes in the market. Additionally, the strategy may not participate fully in rising market
environments.
The following asset classes may be included in the tactical portion of the model: cash and cash
alternatives, fixed income, commodities, real assets, domestic and international equity securities, and
derivatives.
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The annual Client Advisory Fee schedule for the IMG ETF Models is as follows:
IMG ETF Model Client Advisory Fee (Maximum)1 and
Maximum Portfolio Manager Fees2 (included in Client Advisory Fee)
Client Account Size
Client Advisory Fee
First $50,000 - $200,000
Next $200,001 - $250,000
Next $250,001 - $500,000
Next $500,001 - $1,000,000
Next $1,000,001 - $5,000,000
Next $5,000,001 - $10,000,000
$10,000,001 and Up
1.75%
1.75%
1.50%
1.50%
1.15%
1.15%
1.15%
Maximum Portfolio Manager Fee2
(Included in Client Advisory Fee)
0.25%
0.20%
0.20%
0.15%
0.10%
0.07%
0.05%
1 Client Advisory Fees listed above are “Blended” meaning for each breakpoint achieved, the accompanying rate is charged for
assets within the breakpoints range. The Client Advisory Fees in each breakpoint’s range are then added, or blended, together.
2 The portfolio manager fees are included in the Client Advisory Fee. Because the Firm investment advisor representatives in
Portfolio Management and Research serve as portfolio managers under this program, the Firm gets paid the portfolio manager
fee that is included in the Client Advisory fee. The Client Advisory Fee also includes a Platform Fee, estimated to range
somewhere between .05% and .25%, charged by the Firm, based upon client account size, to offset a program fee that BNYMA
and Pershing charge the Firm as compensation for advisory (BNYMA’s overlay/portfolio management services with respect to
the BNYMA Advised Programs), administrative, clearing and custody services. Note, however, that such Platform Fee is not
debited against Client Advisor’s production with respect to this Program for the purposes of calculating Client Advisor’s
compensation.
IMG Fixed Income Strategies
Our goal with all our IMG Fixed Strategies, which are managed fixed income portfolios, is to maximize the
cash yield (primarily) and total return (secondarily) of each account, consistent with maintaining an overall
investment-grade credit quality. We accomplish this via the following:
• Upfront and ongoing credit monitoring. We scrutinize credits prior to purchase in an attempt to avoid
placing our clients in positions that are likely to deteriorate materially in quality. Our ongoing analysis
of corporate and municipal issuer filings, rating agency pronouncements and news flow allows us to
quickly react to deteriorating fundamentals.
• Relative value analysis. We continually monitor both current and historical yield relationships
between various sectors of the bond market in order to position our clients in the most attractive
areas. Our goal is to own securities that we believe are likely to provide a better after-tax return
relative to treasury securities of similar maturity or duration.
• Managing interest rate risk. We monitor the duration and maturity structures of our portfolios with
a goal of positioning client portfolios into the most attractive portions of the yield curve and in order
to maintain an acceptable degree of interest rate risk.
• Trading. We utilize the services of several bond dealers around the country to obtain the best prices
for our clients. Secondary market trades are generally shopped competitively, to ensure best
execution.
PMR Fixed Income investment advisory portfolio managers will make all reasonable efforts to invest client
funds into a particular strategy as soon as practicable, and generally no more than sixty days from receipt
of client funds into the account. Exceptions will be made for the Managed Municipal Bond Portfolio, due
to the desirability of purchasing bonds at new issuance and the irregular schedule of acceptable new
issues. In most cases, however, an account should be fully invested within six months. For clients desirous
of a higher weighting of the portfolio being allocated to bonds issued in their state of residence, accounts
should be fully invested within twelve months.
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The annual Client Advisory Fee schedule for the IMG Fixed Income Portfolio Models is as follows:
IMG Fixed Income Portfolios Client Advisory Fee (Maximum)1 and
Maximum Portfolio Manager Fees2 (included in Client Advisory Fee)
Client Account Size
Client Advisory Fee
First $50,000 - $200,000
Next $200,001 - $250,000
Next $250,001 - $1,000,000
Next $1,000,001 - $5,000,000
Next $5,000,001 - $10,000,000
$10,000,001 and Up
1.75%
1.75%
1.25%
1.00%
1.00%
1.00%
Maximum Portfolio Manager Fee2
(Included in Client Advisory Fee)
0.35%
0.30%
0.25%
0.20%
0.15%
0.10%
1 Client Advisory Fees listed above are “Blended” meaning for each breakpoint achieved, the accompanying rate is charged for
assets within the breakpoints range. The Client Advisory Fees in each breakpoint’s range are then added, or blended, together.
2 The portfolio manager fees are included in the Client Advisory Fee. Because the Firm investment advisor representatives in
Portfolio Management and Research serve as portfolio managers under this program, the Firm gets paid the portfolio manager
fee that is included in the Client Advisory fee. The Client Advisory Fee also includes a Platform Fee, estimated to range
somewhere between .05% and .25%, charged by the Firm, based upon client account size, to offset a program fee that BNYMA
and Pershing charge the Firm as compensation for advisory (BNYMA’s overlay/portfolio management services with respect to
the BNYMA Advised Programs), administrative, clearing and custody services. Note, however, that such Platform Fee is not
debited against Client Advisor’s production with respect to this Program for the purposes of calculating Client Advisor’s
compensation.
IMG Managed Credit Fixed Income Portfolio
The IMG Managed Credit Fixed Income Portfolio is a 100% fixed income portfolio, will be comprised
primarily of a mix of intermediate term investment-grade corporate, taxable municipal and securitized
bonds and is managed by portfolio managers from the Firm’s PMR. A high yield ETF or mutual fund may
be utilized from time to time in order to enhance returns. The portfolio goal is to maximize the cash yield
(primarily) and total return (secondarily) of each account, consistent with maintaining an overall
investment-grade credit quality. The following guidelines and constraints apply to each portfolio:
• All individual corporate bonds must be rated at least Baa3 or BBB- by one of the three major credit
ratings agencies (Moody’s, Standard & Poor’s, and Fitch) at the time of purchase.
• All individual municipal bonds must be rated at least Baa1 or BBB+ by one of the major rating agencies
•
(S&P, Moody’s, and Fitch) at the time of purchase.
In the event an issuer’s rating (for a corporate or municipal security) falls below investment-grade by
all three rating agencies, the security must be liquidated or reported to the IMG Investment
Committee at the next scheduled meeting. Note that the Committee may approve the issuer for
retention or authorize a timeline or price target for liquidation.
• Securitized bonds must be rated Aaa or AAA by one of the three major credit ratings agencies at the
time of purchase. Additionally, a commercial mortgage-backed mutual fund or ETF may be used,
provided the fund/ETF has been approved for use in other IMG products.
• 10% maximum concentration of the portfolio’s value in the securities of any single issuer (at market
value).
• Up to 10% of the portfolio’s value may be invested in a high-yield mutual fund(s) or ETF(s).
• Maximum portfolio duration of 7 years.
• Portfolio leverage is not allowed, nor is an investment in ETFs created specifically to provide leverage.
IMG Managed Short-Term Credit Fixed Income Portfolio
The IMG Managed Short-Term Credit Fixed Income Portfolio is a 100% fixed income portfolio, will be
comprised primarily of a mix of short term to intermediate-term investment grade corporate, taxable
municipal and securitized bonds and is managed by portfolio managers from the Firm’s PMR. A high yield
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ETF or mutual fund may be utilized from time to time in order to enhance returns. The portfolio goal is to
maximize the cash yield (primarily) and total return (secondarily) of each account, consistent with
maintaining an overall investment-grade credit quality. The following guidelines and constraints apply to
each portfolio:
• All individual corporate bonds must be rated at least Baa3 or BBB- by one of the three major credit
ratings agencies (Moody’s, Standard & Poor’s, and Fitch) at the time of purchase.
• All individual municipal bonds must be rated at least Baa1 or BBB+ by one of the major rating agencies
•
(S&P, Moody’s, and Fitch) at the time of purchase.
In the event an issuer’s rating (for a corporate or municipal security) falls below investment-grade by
all three rating agencies, the security must be liquidated or reported to the IMG Investment
Committee at the next scheduled meeting. Note that the Committee may approve the issuer for
retention or authorize a timeline or price target for liquidation.
• Securitized bonds must be rated Aaa or AAA by one of the three major credit ratings agencies at the
time of purchase. Additionally, a commercial mortgage-backed mutual fund or ETF may be used,
provided the fund/ETF has been approved for use in other IMG products.
• 10% maximum concentration of the portfolio’s value in the securities of any single issuer (at market
value).
• Up to 10% of the portfolio’s value may be invested in a high-yield mutual fund(s) or ETF(s).
• Maximum portfolio duration of 4 years.
• Portfolio leverage is not allowed, nor is an investment in ETFs created specifically to provide leverage.
IMG Core Fixed Income Portfolio
The IMG Core Fixed Income Portfolio, formerly known as the IMG Managed Diversified Bond Portfolio, is
a 100% fixed income portfolio, will be comprised primarily of a mix of short-term, intermediate-term and
long-term bonds and will be broadly diversified among various fixed income sectors, including (but not
limited to): U.S. treasury securities, U.S. agency securities, residential mortgage-backed securities and
collateralized mortgage obligations, investment-grade corporate bonds, taxable municipal securities,
commercial mortgage-backed securities, and asset-backed securities. A high-yield ETF or mutual fund may
also be utilized from time to time in order to enhance returns. Portfolios will be managed by Portfolio
Managers from the Firm’s PMR. The portfolio goal is to maximize the cash yield (primarily) and total return
(secondarily) of each account, consistent with maintaining an overall investment-grade credit quality.
The Firm undertook an action to better streamline the process of auditing, identifying, and stratifying
managed strategies. As a result, the PMR elected to change the name of IMG Managed Diversified Bond
to IMG Core Fixed Income to better align with this initiative. No material changes to the management of
this portfolio were initiated. Only the name was changed, which will ensure that strategies are referred
to by consistent nomenclature internally across the platforms the Firm’s PMR manages clients’ and the
Firm’s funds. Additionally, the streamline process changes will support assets under management (AUM)
calculations being conducted in a consistent manner. The primary benchmark for portfolios managed in
this strategy will be the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index. The following guidelines and constraints
apply to each portfolio:
• All corporate bonds must be rated at least Baa3 or BBB- by one of the three major credit ratings
agencies (Moody’s, Standard & Poor’s, and Fitch) at the time of purchase.
• All individual municipal bonds must be rated at least Baa1 or BBB+ by one of the major rating agencies
(S&P, Moody’s, and Fitch) at the time of purchase.
• No more than 15% of the portfolio’s value may be invested in bonds rated below A3 or A- (by all three
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rating agencies) at the time of purchase.
In the event an issuer’s rating (for a corporate or municipal security) falls below investment-grade by
all three rating agencies, the security must be liquidated or reported to the IMG Investment
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Committee at the next scheduled meeting. Note that the Committee may approve the issuer for
retention or authorize a timeline or price target for liquidation.
• Securitized bonds must be rated Aaa or AAA by one of the three major credit ratings agencies at the
time of purchase. Additionally, a commercial mortgage-backed mutual fund or ETF may be used,
provided the fund/ETF has been approved for use in other IMG products.
• 10% maximum concentration of the portfolio’s value in the securities of any single issuer (at market
value).
• Up to 10% of the portfolio’s value may be invested in a high-yield mutual fund(s) or ETF(s).
• Portfolio duration range of 3 to 7 years.
• Minimum average portfolio rating of A1 or A+.
• Portfolio leverage is not allowed, nor is an investment in ETFs created specifically to provide leverage.
IMG Managed Municipal Bond Portfolio
The IMG Managed Municipal Bond Portfolio is a 100% fixed income portfolio, comprised primarily of a
mix of short term, intermediate term and long-term bonds and will be invested predominantly in
securities which produce income that is exempt from federal income taxes (except under extraordinary
circumstances). The portfolio managers may also place a heavier emphasis on bonds issued within the
client’s state of residence. Portfolios will be managed by portfolio managers from the Firm’s PMR. The
portfolio goal is to maximize the after-tax cash yield (primarily) and total return (secondarily) of each
account, consistent with maintaining an overall investment-grade credit quality.
The following guidelines and constraints apply to each portfolio:
• All municipal bonds must be rated at least Baa2 or BBB by one of the three major credit ratings
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agencies (Moody’s, Standard & Poor’s, and Fitch) at the time of purchase.
In the event an issuer’s rating falls below investment-grade, or is withdrawn, by all three rating
agencies, the security must be liquidated or reported to the IMG Investment Committee at the next
scheduled meeting. The Committee may approve the issuer for retention or authorize a timeline or
price target for liquidation.
• 17.5% maximum concentration of the portfolio’s value in the securities of any single issuer (at market
value) and a 10% maximum value concentration to be allocated to a specific portfolio holding.
• Maximum portfolio duration to worst of 11 years with a maximum average maturity of 15 years. No
more than 10% of a portfolio’s value shall be placed in maturities of 20 years and longer.
• Portfolio leverage is not allowed, nor is an investment in ETFs created specifically to provide leverage.
Clients are encouraged to consult a tax advisor to determine if municipal bonds are an appropriate
investment prior to investing in this strategy.
Advisor Directed – Discretionary
The Advisor Directed-Discretionary Program is a wrap fee program designed to provide investment advice
through your Client Advisor, acting as a portfolio manager, for a fee based on the value of your assets in
the program. Acting under the Firm advisory agreement, your Client Advisor establishes an account at
Pershing for the purpose of creating a portfolio to be managed by your Client Advisor on a discretionary
basis. BNYMA has no discretion over assets managed in the Advisor Directed-Discretionary Program and
is not providing investment advisory services to you.
At the inception of the relationship, your Client Advisor uses your investment profile to create a congruent
asset allocation and select portfolio securities. Your Client Advisor will enter transaction orders consistent
with your investment profile, risk tolerance and objectives. In some cases, your Client Advisor may use
your investment profile, risk tolerance and objectives information in selecting a congruous Client Advisor
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developed portfolio strategy that is also employed for other clients with similar profiles and attributes.
Currently the list of approved investments for the Advisor Directed-Discretionary Program includes
mutual funds, exchanged traded funds (“ETFs”), options (limited to covered calls and purchases), fee-
based unit investment trusts (“UITs”), equities, bonds, and other securities. Additionally, alternative, or
complex investments may be employed. Examples of these alternative or complex investments include
alternative mutual funds, buffered UITs, and leveraged ETFs. Descriptions of these alternative investments
and risks associated with them may be found in Item 6 under “Investment Strategies” and “Risk of Loss”
within this Wrap Fee Program Disclosure.
Because of the account’s discretionary nature, your Client Advisor has full judgment over the selection
and number of investments to be purchased or sold in the account, without obtaining your prior consent
or approval. Once a portfolio is constructed, your Client Advisor monitors the account and rebalances the
portfolio as changes in market conditions and client circumstances warrant.
The annual Client Advisory Fee schedule for Advisor Directed – Discretionary is as follows:
Client Advisory Fee (Maximum)1 and
Maximum Portfolio Manager Fees2 (included in Client Advisory Fee)
Client Account Size
Client Advisory Fee
Maximum Portfolio Manager Fee2
(Included in Client Advisory Fee)
2
2
2
First $25,000 - $250,000
Next $250,001 - $1,000,000
$1,000,001 and up
1.75%
1.50%
1.15%
1 Client Advisory Fees listed above are “Blended” meaning for each breakpoint achieved, the accompanying rate is charged for
assets within the breakpoints range. The Client Advisory Fees in each breakpoint’s range are then added, or blended, together.
2 The portfolio manager fees are included in the Client Advisory Fee. Note that because your Firm Client Advisor serves as portfolio
manager under this program, the Firm does not assign a separate allocation for its portion of the Client Advisory Fee earned for
its services as (a) program sponsor and (b) portfolio manager. The Client Advisory Fee also includes a Platform Fee, estimated
to range somewhere between .05% and .25%, charged by the Firm, based upon client account size, to offset a program fee that
BNYMA and Pershing charge the Firm as compensation for advisory (BNYMA’s overlay/portfolio management services with
respect to the BNYMA Advised Programs), administrative, clearing and custody services.
Advisor Directed – Non-Discretionary
The Advisor Directed-Non-Discretionary Program is a wrap fee program similar to the Advisor Directed-
Non-Discretionary Program described above in that it is also an “advisor as portfolio manager” program,
designed to provide investment advice through your Client Advisor for a fee based on the value of your
assets in the program. However, in the Advisor Directed Non-Discretionary Program, your Client Advisor
establishes an account at Pershing for the purpose of creating a portfolio to be managed by your Client
Advisor on a non-discretionary basis, meaning that you remain ultimately responsible for selecting the
investments for, and approving transactions in, the account.
At the inception of the relationship, your Client Advisor uses your investment profile based on recommend
portfolio securities suitable for you based on an asset allocation model, consistent with your investment
profile, risk tolerance and objectives. Currently the list of approved investments for the Advisor Directed-
Non-Discretionary Program includes mutual funds, ETFs, options (limited to covered calls and purchases),
fee-based UITs, equities, bonds, and other securities. Additionally, alternative, or complex investments
may be employed. Examples of these alternative or complex investments include alternative mutual
funds, buffered UITs, and leveraged ETFs. Descriptions of these alternative investments and risks
associated with them may be found in Item 6 under “Investment Strategies” and “Risk of Loss” within this
Wrap Fee Program Disclosure.
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Because the account is not discretionary nature, your Client Advisor will provide you with investment
advice, but you will retain full judgment over the selection and amount of investments to be purchased
or sold in the account. Once a portfolio is constructed, your Client Advisor monitors the account and will
provide you with advice and recommendation regarding rebalancing the portfolio as changes in market
conditions and client circumstances warrant, but Client Advisor will not have the authority to enter into
any transactions without obtaining your prior consent or approval.
The annual Client Advisory Fee schedule for Advisor Directed – Non-Discretionary is as follows:
Client Advisory Fee (Maximum)1 and
Maximum Portfolio Manager Fees2 (included in Client Advisory Fee)
Client Account Size
Client Advisory Fee
Maximum Portfolio Manager Fee2
(Included in Client Advisory Fee)
2
2
2
First $25,000 - $250,000
Next $250,001 - $1,000,000
$1,000,001 and up
1.75%
1.50%
1.15%
1 Client Advisory Fees listed above are “Blended” meaning for each breakpoint achieved, the accompanying rate is charged for
assets within the breakpoints range. The Client Advisory Fees in each breakpoint’s range are then added, or blended, together.
2 The portfolio manager fees are included in the Client Advisory Fee. Note that because your Firm Client Advisor serves as portfolio
manager under this program, the Firm does not assign a separate allocation for its portion of the Client Advisory Fee earned for
its services as (a) program sponsor and (b) portfolio manager. The Client Advisory Fee also includes a Platform Fee, estimated
to range somewhere between .05% and .25%, charged by the Firm, based upon client account size, to offset a program fee that
BNYMA and Pershing charge the Firm as compensation for advisory (BNYMA’s overlay/portfolio management services with
respect to the BNYMA Advised Programs), administrative, clearing and custody services.
Modification of Client Advisory Fee Schedules/Fees Negotiable
The Firm reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to negotiate or modify (either up or down) the Client
Advisory Fee schedules set forth herein for any client due to a variety of factors, including but not limited
to the level of reporting and administrative operations required to service an account, the investment
strategy or style, the number of portfolios or accounts involved, assets to be placed under management
and/or the number and types of services provided to the client. Because the Firm’s fees are negotiable,
the actual fee paid by any client or group of clients may be different from the fees reflected in Firm’s Client
Advisory Fee schedules herein. The specific Client Advisory Fee schedule for a client will be identified in
the Firm advisory agreement with each client.
Billing
The Client Advisory Fee is charged quarterly in advance and is calculated using the market value of all
assets under management in an advisory program account, including all balances in cash, money market
funds, bank deposit programs, and securities’ positions, but excluding margin debit balance (if applicable).
The Client Advisory Fee is calculated as of the last business day of the previous quarter by our custodian
or BNYMA and is due on the first business day of each calendar quarter. This last business day of the
previous quarter valuation includes the values of any assets sold but not yet settled but does not include
the values of any assets purchased but not yet settled. The initial Client Advisory Fee is based upon the
market value of all assets under management in the account at inception is due in full on the date the
account is accepted by the Firm and the custodian. For the period from inception date through the last
business day of the then current full calendar quarter, the initial Client Advisory Fee is pro-rated
accordingly. Our clearing firm debits your account for the fees charged by the Firm, BNYMA, Pershing, and
portfolio managers and model providers, as applicable, and remits the fees to the respective parties
accordingly.
Additions and Withdrawals: Clients, with Firm Wrap Fee Program accounts, may make additions to the
account at any time. Additions may be in cash and securities, subject to the requirements of the program
and portfolios selected and the ability of the Firm or the portfolio manager to decline to accept particular
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securities. A client may withdraw assets from the account upon request. Written request or written
confirmation from the client may be required for certain withdrawals, including, when following the
withdrawal of assets from the account would be below the program’s minimum account value
requirements, in connection with certain account terminations, or in certain other circumstances as the
Firm may determine in its sole discretion. The Client acknowledges that any withdrawals from the account
will be subject to, and the client shall allow time for, the usual and customary securities trading and
settlement procedures, and processes relating to the transfer of funds electronically or via physical check
(generally 2 - 5 business days not counting actual mailing time for a check). A request to add or withdrawal
from the account should not be considered a “market order” because the corresponding security trades
may take multiple days to execute.
Adjustments to the Client Advisory Fees related to additions and withdrawals are made quarterly (for the
prior quarter) when net flows reach a cumulative threshold of $5,000. The adjustments will be prorated
based upon the dates of the additions and/or withdrawals.
Please refer to your Firm advisory agreement for specific information concerning your Client Advisory Fee
and for additional information regarding our billing practices.
Program Changes
Clients may change their existing program within the Firm’s Wrap Fee Program either through executing
a new advisory agreement, or in certain instances, through completion and submission of the “Change A
Manager And/Or Style” form without executing a new advisory agreement.
The Firm, in processing a program change for any account, will refund any prepaid, unearned fees on the
program being terminated. In calculating a client’s reimbursement of fees, we will pro rate the
reimbursement according to the number of days remaining in the billing period. Additionally, the Firm will
treat the billing on the new advisory program in similar fashion to how we would treat a new advisory
account inception i.e. The initial Client Advisory Fee for the new program is based upon the market value
of all assets under management in the account at new program’s inception and is due in full on the date
the account is accepted by the Firm and the custodian - for the period from the new program’s inception
date through the last business day of the then current full calendar quarter, the initial Client Advisory Fee
for the new program is pro-rated accordingly.
Termination of the Advisory Relationship
Client may terminate his or her Firm advisory agreement, without penalty, within five business days of
signing, and receive a full refund of all Client Advisor Fees paid by the client. Following the initial five
business day period, the Firm advisory agreement may be terminated by either party upon request to the
other party. Upon termination of the Firm advisory agreement, the Firm or the custodian will make a pro-
rata refund to the client of the Client Advisory Fee paid to the Firm pursuant to this Agreement for the
period after the effective date of termination through the end of the then current Client Advisory Fee
billing period. Termination will not, however, affect liabilities or obligations of the Firm and the client
incurred, or arising under transactions initiated, prior to such termination. The client may incur additional
charges or fees in connection with transfers of securities or cash following termination of advisory status.
Upon termination of any account, any prepaid, unearned fees will be promptly refunded. In calculating a
client’s reimbursement of fees, we will pro rate the reimbursement according to the number of days
remaining in the billing period.
Additionally, the Firm may terminate the advisory status of a client’s account that falls below the minimum
investment and balance requirements of the advisory portfolio they are invested. Our Firm’s Investment
Advisor Representatives (IARs) will attempt to contact clients with below minimum investment balances
to discuss alternatives such as adding funds to the portfolio, repositioning to advisory portfolios with
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lower minimum balance requirements (as applicable), movement of security positions in kind to
brokerage account status, or liquidating account security positions. The Firm may terminate an account’s
advisory status when its associates attempted but were unable to contact these impacted clients. The
securities will be maintained “in kind” in these instances until further direction is received from the client.
Similar to additions and withdrawals requests the client shall allow time for, the usual and customary
securities trading and settlement procedures, and processes relating to the transfer of funds electronically
or via physical check (generally 2 - 5 business days not counting actual mailing time for a check). A request
to add or withdrawal from the account should not be considered a “market order” because the
corresponding security trades may take multiple days to execute.
ERISA Accounts
The Firm is deemed to be a fiduciary to advisory clients that are employee benefit plans or individual
retirement accounts (IRAs) pursuant to the Employee Retirement Income and Securities Act (“ERISA”). As
such, our firm is subject to specific duties and obligations under ERISA and the Internal Revenue Code that
include, among other things, restrictions concerning certain forms of compensation. To avoid engaging in
prohibited transactions, the Firm may only charge fees for investment advice about products for which
our firm and/or our related persons do not receive any commissions or 12b-1 fees. Should the Firm or our
related persons receive a commission or 12b-1 fee payment in a Firm advisory ERISA account, these fees
will be rebated back to the client’s account.
Other Fees and Additional Compensation
There may be other costs assessed which are not included in the Client Advisory Fee, such as fees, expenses
and charges levied by mutual funds, ETFs, American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) and money market funds.
In addition, there are other fees charged by the custodian, as applicable, that are not included in your Client
Advisory Fee, such as costs associated with the purchase and sale of certain mutual funds and other similar
securities held in your account, exchange or auction fees, transfer taxes, costs for transactions executed
other than at the custodian, any fees imposed by the SEC, electronic fund and wire transfer fees, security
reorganizations, voluntary and mandatory corporate actions, fees for client-initiated transfers, costs
associated with investment of your funds in cash sweep funds, annual custodial fees for Simplified
Employee Pension (SEP), Simple IRAs, other retirement accounts (excluding only Traditional and Roth IRAs)
and termination fees for all IRA and retirement accounts and other charges mandated by law. Account and
service fees such as the annual IRA custodial fees for SEP and Simple IRAs and IRA account termination fees
are charged in amounts that exceed the costs incurred by the Firm. This reflects a voluntary markup that
the Firm receives on these fees and charges. Please refer to the Firm’s current “Schedule of Miscellaneous
Account & Service Fees” available at our disclosures web page www.arvest.com/documents-and-
resources/awm-disclosures or reach out to your Client Advisor should you have any questions relating to
these charges.
The Firm diligently attempts to ensure that, when exercising discretionary authority, portfolio managers
invest client advisory wrap fee program account assets in a mutual fund’s most cost efficient, non-12b-1
fee share class available in an effort to avoid having client returns reduced by distribution (and/or
shareholder services) 12b-1 fees and lower overall investment costs for our clients. Notwithstanding these
efforts, should 12b-1 fees be received by the Firm with respect to a client advisory wrap fee program
account, these fees will be rebated to the client or their account.
A client could invest in a mutual fund directly, without our services. In that case, the client would not
receive the services provided by our firm which are designed, among other things, to assist the client in
determining which mutual fund or funds are most appropriate to each client’s financial condition and
objectives. Accordingly, the client should review both the fees charged by the funds and our fees to fully
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understand the total amount of fees to be paid by the client and to thereby evaluate the advisory services
being provided.
Various vendors, product providers, distributors and others have provided and may, in the future provide,
compensation by paying some expenses related to the following activities: training and education to
include the Firm’s training and recognition events. Also, certain vendors have, and may in the future,
provide marketing support (example seminars), invite us to participate in conferences, or on-line training
that may further Investment Advisor Representatives' and employees' skills and knowledge. Also, some
have and may, in the future occasionally provide us with gifts, meals and entertainment of reasonable
value consistent with industry rules and regulations.
Under the Firm’s clearing agreement with Pershing, Pershing has made available to the Firm certain
incentives, such as credits to cover implementation, technology, and strategic plan support costs and an
annual cash incentive based upon the net annual growth in assets we introduce to our clearing firm,
exclusive of market value changes. These incentives, if received, will not be credited against, and will not
reduce, the Client Advisory Fees or other amounts a client owes to the Firm. Although these incentives, if
received, may be considered compensation to the Firm, they will not be applied towards our Client
Advisors’ production in connection with the determination of their production-based salaries.
Additionally, under the Firm’s clearing agreement with Pershing, the Firm is subject to a significant
termination fee if the clearing agreement is terminated prior to the eight-year agreement term. Although
this termination clause does not represent current revenue to our firm, it does create a financial incentive
for the Firm to maintain our clearing agreement with Pershing, even if it is not in the best interest of
advisory clients to do so.
Cash Sweep Program
The Firm offers an automatic cash sweep program where uninvested cash balances in eligible client
accounts held with Pershing will be invested in an FDIC-insured bank deposit sweep vehicle (which is
currently the default option) or in a money market fund (subject to certain limitations and restrictions,
including with respect to minimum sweep balances and advisory account type), as more fully described in
our Cash Sweep Disclosure document, available at www.arvest.com/documents-and-resources/awm-
disclosures. The Firm’s agreement with Pershing provides that Pershing will compensate the Firm based
on the balances of client accounts held in such sweep accounts. The amount of compensation varies
between the various cash sweep alternatives, which clients may choose from. The salaries and bonus
opportunities of Client Advisors are based in part on production, i.e., the amount of net Client Advisory
fee revenues and other revenues, including cash sweep program revenues, generated to the Firm by their
advisory client accounts. Consequently, the possibility of this compensation creates an incentive for the
Firm, or its Client Advisors, to make decisions for the account which would have the effect of increasing
this compensation. Such compensation or payments are not credited against, and will not reduce, the
Client Advisory Fees or other amounts a client owes to the Firm. The Firm does not receive any fees or
compensation from the sweep vehicle(s) designated for IRA and ERISA accounts. Please refer to our Cash
Sweep Disclosure document for additional information about our Cash Sweep program, including
information regarding the share of cash sweep revenues we receive on each of the available cash sweep
vehicles, or reach out to your Client Advisor should you have any questions.
BNYMA Advised Program accounts will have their cash sweeps determined by BNY Mellon Advisors, Inc.
Information in this regard may be found in BNYMA’s disclosure documents, which are provided to clients
in those programs. The Firm and its Client Advisors do not receive any cash sweep compensation with
respect to those BNYMA Advised Programs.
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Margin Accounts
Under the Firm’s clearing agreement with Pershing, if a client obtains a margin loan from Pershing, the
Firm will receive a share of the margin interest generated on debit balances in the client’s margin account.
The Firm establishes the interest rate schedule that determines the interest charges to your account. The
amounts charged include a markup of the rates that Pershing charges the Firm for margin financing. As
the Firm earns additional compensation when you have a margin balance, this creates an incentive for
our firm to establish the interest rate schedule at a level that is financially advantageous for our firm.
Additionally, the Firm’s receipt of interest revenue creates a financial incentive for our firm to suggest
strategies using margin that may not be in a client’s best interest.
The Firm’s Client Advisors are not compensated on margin interest revenue generated to the Firm by their
assigned client accounts.
Transactions Executed Away from Pershing
Implementation and execution of transactions in the wrap fee programs are conducted by the Firm as an
introducing firm on a fully disclosed basis through its clearing firm, Pershing, LLC. However, portfolio
managers associated with the wrap fee programs have the option of executing transactions away from
Pershing if they believe it is in the client’s best interests to do so. This is frequently referred to as “trading
away” or “step out trading.” The portfolio manager – not the Firm – decides as to when it trades with
Pershing or away from Pershing. A portfolio manager’s ability to trade away is not limited, as the portfolio
manager’s fiduciary duty to clients, as well as its expertise in trading its portfolio securities, makes the
portfolio manager responsible for determining the suitability of trading away from Pershing.
The wrap fees disclosed previously in this document do not cover transaction charges or other charges,
including commissions, markups, and markdowns resulting from transactions effected through or with a
broker dealer other than Pershing, which is the custodian. In addition, some portfolio managers executing
trades in U.S. Treasury securities will incur a system cost from the portal through which the trades are
processed. As a result, these trades could be more costly than trades that execute with Pershing and could
negatively affect the performance of the account. Further, the additional trading costs will not be
reflected on clients’ trade confirmations or account statements. Typically, the executing broker will
embed the added costs into the transaction price, making it difficult to determine the exact added cost
for transactions executed away from Pershing.
The Firm does not receive additional fees when portfolio managers execute transactions away from
Pershing.
Considering the additional charges that apply to step out transactions, the portfolio manager could
determine that placing clients’ transactions with Pershing is in clients’ best interest. Alternatively, the
portfolio manager may execute transactions with a broker-dealer firm other than Pershing if the portfolio
manager believes that doing so is consistent with its obligation to obtain best execution.
Item 5 Account Requirements and Types of Clients
Account Requirements
Please refer to Item 4 for specific information regarding the minimum account size required for each of
our programs.
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Types of Clients
The Firm provides the advisory services described in this Brochure to individuals, pension or profit-sharing
plans, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities.
Item 6 Portfolio Manager Selection and Evaluation
Selection and Review of Portfolio Managers
The Firm Client Advisors generally determine which portfolio managers to recommend to clients. The Firm
selects portfolio managers for its wrap fee programs based upon the nature of the products offered and
services provided. The Firm may also add or remove portfolio managers from the programs based upon
the requests of the Firm Client Advisors, or for any reason, in its sole discretion. The Firm uses information
provided by BNYMA and portfolio managers, as well as publicly available information, in reviewing and
selecting third-party portfolio managers and model managers suitable for the Firm’s wrap fee programs.
BNYMA provides information and research to the Firm with respect to managers that are research covered
by BNYMA. BNYMA uses proprietary processes for screening and evaluating managers made available
under its advisory platform that focuses on quantitative factors such as historical performance and
volatility, as well as the manager's reputation and approach to investing.
The Firm does not audit, verify, or guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or methods of calculation of
any historic or future performance or other information provided by BNYMA or any third-party portfolio
manager. There can be no assurance that the performance information from BNYMA and portfolio
manager, or other source is or will be calculated on any uniform or consistent basis or has been or will be
calculated according to or based on any industry or other standards.
The Firm’s selection and review process with respect to the Firm related persons serving as portfolio
managers under our wrap fee programs differs from the selection and review process described above
with respect to third party portfolio managers. The minimum requirements for the Firm Client Advisors
and other investment advisor representatives to serve as a Firm portfolio manager include college degree
or satisfactory past relevant business and portfolio management experience, in addition to the required
industry examinations and registrations, if any. The Firm conducts a detailed annual review of its IMG
portfolio management team’s processes and activities as part of the Firm’s compliance review of its
supervisory and operational departments. All associates have annual written performance reviews.
Advisory Business
The Firm acts as discretionary portfolio manager for clients in the Arvest Wealth Management Advisor
Directed Discretionary Program and IMG portfolios. Please refer to Item 4 for a description of (a) our
portfolio management services with respect to these programs, (b) how we tailor our advisory services to
our clients’ needs and (c) clients’ ability to impose reasonable restrictions on investing in certain securities
or types of securities, and (d) the portion of the Client Advisory Fees that we receive for our services as
portfolio manager with respect to these programs.
Performance-Based Fees and Side-by-Side Management
Fees based on a share of capital gains or capital appreciation of assets of a client are commonly referred
to as “performance-based fees.” Neither the Firm nor any of its supervised persons accept performance-
based fees.
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Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss
Methods of Analysis
We may use the following methods of analysis in formulating our investment advice and/or managing
client assets in the programs for which we act as portfolio managers (the IMG Portfolios, the Adviser
Directed- Discretionary Program, and the Adviser Directed-Non-Discretionary Program):
Fundamental Analysis. We attempt to measure the intrinsic value of a security by looking at economic
and financial factors (including the overall economy, industry conditions, and the financial condition and
management of the company itself) to determine if the company is underpriced (indicating it may be a
good time to buy) or overpriced (indicating it may be time to sell).
Fundamental analysis does not attempt to anticipate market movements. This presents a potential risk,
as the price of a security can move up or down along with the overall market regardless of the economic
and financial factors considered in evaluating the stock.
Technical Analysis. We analyze past market movements and apply that analysis to the present to recognize
recurring patterns of investor behavior and potentially predict future price movement.
Technical analysis does not consider the underlying financial condition of a company. This presents a risk
in that a poorly managed or financially unsound company may underperform regardless of market
movement.
Quantitative Analysis. We use mathematical models to obtain more accurate measurements of a
company’s quantifiable data, such as the value of a share price or earnings per share and predict changes
to that data.
A risk in using quantitative analysis is that the models used may be based on assumptions that prove to
be incorrect.
Qualitative Analysis. We subjectively evaluate non-quantifiable factors such as quality of management,
labor relations, and strength of research and development factors not readily subject to measurement
and predict changes to share price based on that data. A risk is using qualitative analysis is that our
subjective judgment may prove incorrect.
Asset Allocation. Rather than focusing primarily on securities selection, we attempt to identify an
appropriate ratio of securities, fixed income, and cash suitable to the client’s investment goals and risk
tolerance.
Investment Strategies
As portfolio managers, we use the following strategies in managing client accounts, provided that such
strategies are appropriate to the needs of the client and consistent with the client’s investment objectives,
risk tolerance, and time horizons, among other considerations:
Long-term purchases. We purchase securities with the idea of holding them in the client’s account for a
year or longer. Typically, we employ this strategy when:
• We believe the securities to be currently undervalued, and/or
• We want exposure to a particular asset class over time, regardless of the current projection for this
class.
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Short-term purchases. When utilizing this strategy, we purchase securities with the idea of selling them
within a relatively brief time (typically a year or less). We do this to take advantage of conditions that we
believe will soon result in a price swing in the securities we purchase.
Use of Options. We may use options as an investment strategy. An option is a contract that gives the buyer
the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell an asset (such as a share of stock) at a specific price on or
before a certain date. A seller, or writer, of an option contract receives a premium (credit) from the buyer
and has obligations at the option’s exercise. An option, just like a stock or bond, is a security. An option is
also a derivative because it derives its value from an underlying asset.
The two types of options are “calls” and “puts”:
• A “call” gives us the right to buy an asset at a certain price within a specific period of time. We will
buy a “call” if we have determined that the stock will increase substantially before the option expires.
Additionally, we could sell a call to receive a premium, keeping in mind our obligations to the buyer if
the options are exercised.
• A “put” gives us, the holder, the right to sell an asset at a certain price within a specific period of time.
We will buy a “put” if we have determined that the price of the stock will fall before the option expires.
Additionally, we could sell a put to receive a premium, keeping in mind our obligations to the buyer if
the options are exercised.
We will use options to speculate on the possibility of a sharp price swing. We will also use options to
“hedge” a purchase of the underlying security; in other words, we will use an option purchase to limit the
potential upside and downside of a security we have purchased for your portfolio.
We use “covered calls,” in which we sell an option on security you own. In this strategy, you receive a
fee for making the option available, and the person purchasing the option has the right to buy the
security from you at an agreed-upon price.
We use a “spreading strategy,” in which we purchase two or more option contracts (for example, a “call”
option that you buy and a “call” option that you sell) for the same underlying security. This effectively
puts you on both sides of the market, but with the ability to vary price, time, and other factors.
We, and other portfolio managers in our wrap fee program, may also employ complex or alternative
investments. Examples of these alternative investments are alternative mutual funds, buffered UITs, and
leveraged ETFs. Alternative mutual funds include a wide range of investment objectives to meet various
needs. Unlike traditional mutual funds, alternative mutual funds often seek to accomplish their
investment objectives by investing in non-traditional investments such as global real estate, start-up
companies, or commodities. Additionally, these alt funds generally use more complex investment and
trading strategies than traditional mutual funds, such as selling stocks short, or using derivatives or
leverage. A Buffered UIT uses an investment strategy designed to provide upside performance potential,
subject to a cap, with some downside protection. The portfolios invest in options based on the price
performance of shares of a reference asset, often an ETF. The performance may be impacted by a variety
of factors to include among others, redemption activity, dilution of your investment, unusual market
events, market movements, and changes in the liquidity of options. Leveraged ETFs are exchange-traded
funds that use financial derivatives and debt as leverage to amplify the returns of an underlying index.
Generally leveraged ETFs are more expensive than traditional ETFs and the potential for greater
(amplified) performance also brings the potential for greater losses.
Risk of Loss
Investments in securities are inherently risky and clients should be prepared to bear the risk that they
could lose some or all the money they invest. Material risk factors related to the investment strategies
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we, or other portfolio managers within our wrap fee program, may use and asset classes that may be
invested into include, but are not limited to, the following:
Asset Allocation Risk - A risk of asset allocation is that the client may not participate in sharp increases in
a particular security, industry, or market sector. Another risk is that the ratio of securities, fixed income,
and cash will change over time due to stock and market movements and, if not corrected, will no longer
be appropriate for the client’s goals.
Risks for all forms of analysis - Our securities analysis methods rely on the assumption that the companies
whose securities we purchase and sell, the rating agencies that review these securities, and other publicly
available sources of information about these securities, are providing accurate and unbiased data. While
we are alert to indications that data may be incorrect, there is always a risk that our analysis may be
compromised by inaccurate or misleading information.
Long-term purchase strategy risk - A risk in a long-term purchase strategy is that by holding the security
for this length of time, we may not take advantages of short-term gains that could be profitable to a client.
Moreover, if our predictions are incorrect, a security may decline sharply in value before we make the
decision to sell.
Risks Associated with Investing in Commodities. An investment in commodity-linked derivative
instruments may be subject to greater volatility than investments in traditional securities, particularly if
the instruments involve leverage. The value of commodity-linked derivative instruments may be affected
by changes in overall market movements, commodity index volatility, changes in interest rates, or factors
affecting a particular industry or commodity, such as drought, floods, weather, livestock disease,
embargoes, tariffs, and international economic, political, and regulatory developments. The use of
derivatives presents risks different from, and possibly greater than, the risks associated with investing
directly in traditional securities. Among the risks presented are market risk, credit risk, counterparty risk,
leverage risk and liquidity risk. The use of derivatives can lead to losses because of adverse movements in
the price or value of the underlying asset, index, or rate which may be magnified by certain features of
the derivatives.
Risks Associated with Investing in an Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) - ETFs are subject to market risk,
including the possible loss of principal. The value of the portfolio will fluctuate with the value of the
underlying securities. ETFs may trade for less than their net asset value. ETFs may have underlying
investment strategy risks similar to investing in commodities, bonds, real estate, international markets or
currencies, emerging growth companies, or specific sectors. Investors should consider an ETF’s investment
objective, risks, charges, and expenses carefully before investing.
Convertible Securities Risk - Convertible securities are subject to the usual risks associated with debt
securities, such as interest rate risk and credit risk. Convertible securities also react to changes in the value
of the common stock into which they convert and are thus subject to market risk.
Counterparty Risk - The risk that a counterparty to a financial instrument entered into by the Portfolio
Manager or held by a special purpose or structured vehicle becomes bankrupt or otherwise fails to
perform its obligations due to financial difficulties, including making payments to the Portfolio.
• Counterparty risk involved in ETFs with full replication and ETFs with representative sampling
strategies – An ETF using a full replication strategy generally aims to invest into all constituent assets
in the same weightings as its benchmark. ETFs adopting a representative sampling strategy will invest
in some, but not all the relevant constituent assets. ETFs investing through synthetic instruments
issued by third parties carry more counterparty risk than ETFs investing directly in the underlying
assets.
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• Synthetic replication strategies – ETFs using a synthetic replication strategy use swaps or other
derivative instruments to gain exposure to a benchmark. Currently, synthetic replication ETFs can be
further categorized into two forms:
• Swap-based ETFs – Total return swaps allow ETF managers to replicate the benchmark performance
of ETFs without purchasing the underlying assets. Swap-based ETFs are exposed to counterparty risk
of the swap dealers and may suffer losses if such dealers default or fail to honor their contractual
commitments.
• Derivative embedded ETFs – ETF managers may use other derivative instruments to synthetically
replicate the economic benefit of the relevant benchmark. The derivative instruments may be issued
by one or multiple issuers. Derivative embedded ETFs are subject to the counterparty risk of the
derivative instruments’ issuers and may suffer losses if such issuers default or fail to honor their
contractual commitments.
Cybersecurity Risk – Investment Advisers, in addition to the clients they serve, are exposed to, and rely
on, a broad array of interconnected systems and networks, both internally and through service providers
such as custodians, brokers, dealers, and technology providers. All these parties use digital engagement
tools and other technology to varying degrees in their communications and engagements. As a result,
they face cybersecurity risks and may experience cybersecurity incidents. Cybersecurity risks, include, but
are not limited to compromised company, employee, or client data, corruption or loss of data, and
disruption or inability to provide services.
Default Risk – The risk that the issuer of a fixed-income security or the counterparty to a contract may or
will default or otherwise become unable or unwilling to honor a financial obligation, such as making
interest or principal payments.
Foreign Currency Risk – Securities issued by foreign companies are frequently denominated in foreign
currencies. The change in value of a foreign currency against the U.S. dollar will result in a change in the
U.S. dollar value of securities denominated in that foreign currency.
Foreign Investment Risk – The Portfolio may invest in securities of foreign issuers. Investments in securities
of foreign securities are subject to risks associated with foreign markets, such as adverse political, social,
and economic developments, accounting standards or governmental supervision that is not consistent
with that to which U.S. companies are subject, limited information about foreign companies, and less
liquidity in foreign markets. These risks may be more pronounced for investments in developing countries.
Government Agency Risk – Direct obligations of the U.S. Government such as Treasury bills, notes and
bonds are supported by its full faith and credit. Indirect obligations issued by Federal agencies and
government-sponsored entities generally are not backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Treasury.
Accordingly, while U.S. Government agencies and instrumentalities may be chartered or sponsored by
Acts of Congress, their securities are neither issued nor guaranteed by the U.S. Treasury.
Inflation risk – Prices of a Portfolio’s investments will likely move in response to changes in inflation and
interest rates. Inflation causes the value of future dollars to be worth less and may reduce the purchasing
power of an investor’s future interest payments and principal. Inflation also generally leads to higher
interest rates, which in turn may cause the value of many types of fixed income investments to decline.
Interest Rate Risk – Fixed income securities increase or decrease in value based on changes in interest
rates. If rates increase, the value of fixed income securities generally declines. On the other hand, if rates
fall, the value of the fixed income securities generally increases.
Legislative Risk – There can be no assurance as to what actions might be taken by any federal, state, or
municipal legal authority that may adversely affect investments held by the Portfolio. These actions may
include (but are not limited to) changes on environmental issues, regulation, social issues, and taxation.
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Liquidity Risk – Due to a lack of demand in the marketplace or other factors, a Portfolio may not be able
to sell some or all the investments promptly or may only be able to sell investments at less than desired
prices.
Management Risk – The Portfolio is actively-managed. The Portfolio’s value may decrease if the Firm
pursues unsuccessful investments or fails to correctly identify risks affecting the broad economy or
specific issuers comprising the Portfolio.
Market Risk – The market value of securities may fall or fail to rise. Market risk may affect a single issuer,
sector of the economy, industry, or the market as a whole. The market value of securities may fluctuate,
sometimes rapidly and unpredictably.
Municipal Obligation Risk – Municipal security prices can be significantly affected by political changes as
well as uncertainties in the municipal market related to taxation, legislative changes, or the rights of
municipal security holders. Because many municipal securities are issued to finance similar projects,
especially those relating to education, healthcare, transportation and utilities, conditions in those market
sectors can affect municipal bond prices.
Prepayment Risk – Issuers may choose to pay off debt earlier than the stated maturity date on a bond.
When this happens, the bond fund may not be able to reinvest the proceeds in an investment with as high
a return or yield.
Real Estate Industry and Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) Risk - These risks can include fluctuations in
the value of the underlying properties, defaults by borrowers or tenants, market saturation, decreases in
market rates for rents, and other economic, political, or regulatory occurrences affecting the real estate
industry, including REITs. REITs depend upon specialized management skills, may have limited financial
resources, may have less trading volume, and may be subject to more abrupt or erratic price movements
than the overall securities markets. REITs are also subject to the risk of failing to qualify for tax-free pass-
through of income.
Risks in Commercial Real Estate Market – A Portfolio’s investments in commercial real estate are subject
to risks affecting real estate investments generally (including market conditions, competition, property
obsolescence, changes in interest rates and casualty to real estate).
Risk of Impaired Credit Quality – If debt obligations held by a Portfolio are downgraded by ratings agencies,
go into default, or if management action, legislation or other government action reduces the issuers’
ability to pay principal and interest when due, the obligations’ value may decline and a Portfolio’s value
may be reduced. Because the ability of an issuer of a lower-rated or unrated obligation (including
particularly “junk” or “high yield” bonds) to pay principal and interest when due is typically less certain
than for an issuer of a higher rated obligation, lower-rated and unrated obligations are generally more
vulnerable than higher-rated obligations to default, ratings downgrades, and liquidity risk. Political,
economic, and other factors also may adversely affect governmental issues.
Commodities and Commodity Derivatives Investing Risk – An investment in commodity-linked derivative
instruments may be subject to greater volatility than investments in traditional securities, particularly if
the instruments involve leverage. The value of commodity-linked derivative instruments may be affected
by changes in overall market movements, commodity index volatility, changes in interest rates, or factors
affecting a particular industry or commodity, such as drought, floods, weather, livestock disease,
embargoes, tariffs, and international economic, political, and regulatory developments. The use of
derivatives presents risks different from, and possibly greater than, the risks associated with investing
directly in traditional securities. Among the risks presented are market risk, credit risk, counterparty risk,
leverage risk and liquidity risk. The use of derivatives can lead to losses because of adverse movements in
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the price or value of the underlying asset, index, or rate which may be magnified by certain features of
the derivatives.
Small-Cap and Mid-Cap Risk – Securities of small or mid-capitalization companies that may not have the
size, resources, and other assets of large-capitalization companies. As a result, the securities of small- or
mid-cap companies held by the Portfolio may be subject to greater market risks and fluctuations in value
than large-cap companies or may not correspond to changes in the stock market in general.
Risks associated with Complex or Alternative Investments – These types of investments are often more
speculative, illiquid, expensive, and subject to higher degree of risk than traditional securities. The
potential benefits of using derivative and illiquid investments and, or complex trading strategies could
have a negative impact on a client’s ability to achieve their investment objectives.
Voting Client Securities
The Firm does not have and will not accept authority to vote client securities, with respect to any of the
programs described in this Brochure, except for the IMG Programs, as described below.
IMG Programs
The Firm acts as discretionary portfolio manager through its PMR for clients in the IMG portfolios. The
conditions that govern the PMR’s authority to vote proxies on behalf of clients are contained in our
advisory agreement. If Clients investing in the IMG portfolios elected to delegate to IMG program portfolio
manager the authority to vote proxies on their behalf, pursuant the advisory agreement, PMR investment
advisory portfolio managers will vote proxies on behalf of its clients. If clients elected to vote proxies on
their own behalf, they will receive proxy related information directly from their custodian.
We will vote proxies in the best interests of clients and in accordance with our established policies and
procedures. It is our policy to vote client shares primarily in conformity with Glass-Lewis & Co.
recommendations. Glass-Lewis & Co. is a neutral third party that issues recommendations based on its
own internal guidelines. Using Glass-Lewis & Co. recommendations assist in limiting conflict of interest
issues between the Firm and our clients.
PMR utilizes a third-party electronic voting platform, ProxyEdge (a division of Broadridge Financial
Solutions, Inc.) to vote client shares. The Firm or ProxyEdge retains a record of all proxy voting information
for the requisite amount of time, including a copy of each proxy statement received, a record of each vote
cast, and a copy of any document created that was material to deciding on how to vote proxies.
Item 7 Client
Information Provided
to Portfolio
Managers
You must complete an account profile with the assistance of your Client Advisor. The account profile
outlines your investment objectives, financial circumstances, risk tolerance and any restrictions you may
wish to impose on your investment activities. We will notify you in writing at least annually to update your
account profile and indicate if there have been any changes in your financial situation, investment
objectives or instructions. You agree to inform us in writing of any material change in your financial
circumstances that might affect the way your assets should be invested. Your Client Advisor will be
reasonably available to you for consultation on these matters and will act on any changes in your account
profile deemed to be material or appropriate as soon as practical after we become aware of the change.
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Information Provided to Affiliated Portfolio Managers
The Firm employees who serve as portfolio managers have access to all client information obtained by
the Firm and Client Advisors with respect to the particular client accounts they manage.
Information Provided to Non-affiliated Portfolio Managers
Non-affiliated portfolio managers have access to potentially all client information with respect to clients
whose accounts they manage through a “distributor workstation” that is used to monitor and manage
client activity. Such information includes client identifying information such as name, address, and tax ID;
account profile information such as investment objective and risk tolerance; and administrative
information such as disbursement requests, statements, confirmations, and other documents prepared
by the custodian, Pershing. In addition, individual portfolio managers sometimes request additional
information such as copies of client account agreements, other account related agreements, such as IRA
adoption forms and beneficiary designations, and IRS form W-9. To the extent the Firm believes such
requests are reasonably related and necessary to the services being provided by the third-party portfolio
managers, the Firm generally honors those requests.
Item 8 Client Contact with Portfolio Managers
The primary contact for clients with respect to all Firm-sponsored wrap fee advisory programs is the
client’s Client Advisor, including programs where the Client Advisor acts as portfolio manager and
programs where a different Firm affiliated party or third-party acts as portfolio manager. There are no
restrictions on a client’s access to his or her Client Advisor. Non-affiliated portfolio managers typically
service clients of multiple firms, and direct client access to those portfolio managers is, therefore, not
routine. In most cases, the Firm clients rely on the firm to monitor the performance and appropriateness
of non-affiliated portfolio managers and to manage the relationship. Nevertheless, the Firm is not aware
of any prohibition against the client communicating directly with non-affiliated Portfolio Managers in
appropriate. In certain instances, your Client Advisor may coordinate a response with the Portfolio
Manager (if applicable) or arrange for you to consult directly with the Portfolio Manager.
Item 9 Additional Information
Disciplinary Information
We are required to disclose any legal or disciplinary events that are material to a client’s or prospective
client’s evaluation of our advisory business or the integrity of our management.
In May 2012, The Oklahoma Department of Securities (ODS) filed an Enforcement Division
Recommendation against the Firm, its broker-dealer division, and our Chief Compliance Officer, alleging
violations of our written policies and procedures, as it related to our handling of verbal complaints. There
were no alleged violations of illegal activities, or that any customer suffered financial loss.
In January 2013, the ODS and the Firm reached a verbal settlement, with the Firm agreeing to amend its
policies and procedures regarding the handling of customer complaints, pay a $20,000 fine and that the
Chief Compliance Officer receive a three-day suspension of his duties, as it relates to his activities in the
State of Oklahoma. A final Order was entered on May 9, 2013, confirming this agreement. We have
amended our policies and procedures, paid the fine and the CCO has served the suspension.
The Firm, as a broker-dealer, is a member of FINRA. FINRA alleged that the Firm violated rules 4 and 5 of
Regulation S-P, NASD Rule 3010(a)(2) and (b)(1), and FINRA Rules 3110(a)(2), (b)(1) and 2010 by, between
January 2009 and December 2016, failing to provide required initial and annual privacy notices to certain
brokerage customers and failing to establish and maintain a supervisory system reasonably designed to
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ensure that it was meeting its privacy notice obligations. In May 2018, without admitting or denying
FINRA’s findings, the Firm consented to the entry of findings and to the following sanctions, including a
censure, a fine in the amount of $150,000, and an undertaking to revise as necessary its policies,
procedures, and internal controls, which the Firm has already complied with.
You can access additional information about our firm and our management personnel on the SEC’s
website adviserinfo.sec.gov, and on FINRA’s website, https://brokercheck.finra.org.
Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
The Firm is also a general securities broker/dealer, member FINRA/SIPC, registered with the SEC and various
state regulatory agencies.
The Firm is wholly owned by Arvest Bank, an Arkansas state-chartered bank. The Firm is also affiliated
with Arvest Insurance, Inc., an Arkansas insurance agency, and wholly owned subsidiary of Arvest Bank,
offering life and health insurance products. All are wholly owned by Arvest Bank.
The Firm’s Client Advisors are licensed as general securities brokers, insurance agents, and registered
investment advisors. The Firm’s investment Client Advisors may recommend that clients purchase
insurance products through Arvest Insurance, Inc., or banking, loan, and trust services through Arvest
Bank for which clients may incur separate costs, including fees, interest, and other changes in addition to
the Client Advisory Fee described herein; however, clients are under no obligation to purchase products
or services through an affiliated financial services company.
Custody
The Firm does not maintain physical custody of client assets (which are maintained by Pershing, a third-
party qualified custodian, as discussed in Item 4 above); however, we are deemed to have custody of
certain clients’ wrap fee account assets pledged by such clients as collateral to secure their obligations to
repay loans obtained from the Firm’s parent company, Arvest Bank. Additionally, the Firm would be
deemed to have custody in certain instances where Arvest Bank, a Client Advisor, or another Firm-related
person serves as trustee, or has similar powers conferred by a trust document, general power of attorney,
or guardianship related to a Firm advisory account, which could result in conflicts of interest given the
dual roles involving the Firm and its related persons.
All Firm clients receive account statements directly from Pershing at least quarterly. We urge our clients
to carefully review these statements. While the Firm does not typically prepare or send clients its own
account statements, should you also receive any account statements from the Firm, we urge you to
compare the account statements received from the qualified custodian with those received from our firm.
Code of Ethics
Our firm has adopted a Code of Ethics which sets forth high ethical standards of business conduct that we
require of our employees, including compliance with applicable federal securities laws.
The Firm and our personnel owe a duty of loyalty, fairness, and good faith towards our clients, and have
an obligation to adhere not only to the specific provisions of the Code of Ethics but to the general
principles that guide the Code.
Our Code of Ethics includes policies and procedures for the review of quarterly securities transactions
reports as well as initial and annual securities holdings reports that must be submitted by the firm’s access
persons. Among other things, our Code of Ethics also requires the prior approval of any acquisition of
securities in a limited offering (e.g., private placement) or an initial public offering. Our code also provides
for oversight, enforcement, and recordkeeping provisions.
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Our Code of Ethics is designed to assure that the personal securities transactions, activities, and interests
of our employees will not interfere with (i) making decisions in the best interest of advisory clients and (ii)
implementing such decisions while, at the same time, allowing employees to invest for their own
accounts.
Our firm and/or individuals associated with our firm may buy or sell for their personal account(s) securities
identical to or different from those recommended to our clients. In addition, any related person may have
an interest or position in a certain security which may also be recommended to a client.
It is the expressed policy of our firm that no person employed by us may purchase or sell any security prior
to a transaction(s) being implemented for an advisory account, when the associate has received an
order(s) or has knowledge of pending trades for clients, thereby; preventing such employee(s) from
benefiting from transactions placed on behalf of advisory accounts.
A copy of our Code of Ethics is available to our advisory clients and prospective clients. You may request
a copy by email sent to AWMSolutionsCenter@arvest.com , or by calling (888) 916-2121.
Review of Accounts
While the underlying securities within an account are continually monitored by the account’s portfolio
managers, accounts are reviewed at least annually in writing by the Client Advisor assigned to the account.
Accounts are reviewed in the context of each client’s stated investment objectives and guidelines. More
frequent reviews may be triggered by material changes in variables such as the client’s individual
circumstances, or the market, political or economic environment.
Our clearing firm/custodian provides statements at least quarterly and confirmations of transactions that
include periodic reports summarizing account performance, balances, and holdings.
Client Referrals
The Firm does not pay referral fees to independent persons or firms for introducing clients to us. We may
pay Arvest Bank associates a nominal one-time cash award of no more than $25, for a qualified referral
to a licensed Client Advisor, which is not dependent upon a sale being made.
It is the Firm’s policy not to accept or allow our related persons to accept any form of compensation,
including cash, sales awards, or other prizes from a non-client in conjunction with the advisory services
we provide to our clients.
Financial Information
Under no circumstances does the Firm require or solicit payment of fees more than $1,200 per client more
than six months in advance of services rendered. Therefore, we are not required to include a balance
sheet for our most recently completed fiscal year.
The Firm is not aware of any financial condition that is reasonably likely to impair its ability to meet its
commitments to its clients.
The Firm has not been the subject of a bankruptcy petition at any time during the past ten years.
Business Continuity Plan
The Firm is committed to safeguarding the interests of our clients and customers in the event of an
emergency or significant business disruption. Our Business Continuity Plan, which enables us to respond
to events that significantly disrupt our business, may be obtained from our Client Advisors, and can also
be
found at our disclosures website: https://www.arvest.com/documents-and-resources/awm-
disclosures
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