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Balboa Wealth Partners, Inc.
Form ADV Part 2A – Disclosure Brochure
Effective: March 21, 2025
This Form ADV Part 2A (“Disclosure Brochure”) provides information about the qualifications and business
practices of Balboa Wealth Partners, Inc. (“Balboa Wealth” or the “Advisor”). If you have any questions about the
content of this Disclosure Brochure, please contact the Advisor at 949-445-1465.
Balboa Wealth is a registered investment advisor with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). The
information in this Disclosure Brochure has not been approved or verified by the SEC or by any state securities
authority. Registration of an investment advisor does not imply any specific level of skill or training. This Disclosure
Brochure provides information about Balboa Wealth to assist you in determining whether to retain the Advisor.
Certain Advisory Persons of Balboa Wealth provide advisory services under a practice name or “doing business as”
name. However, advisory services are engaged exclusively through Balboa Wealth. Additional information
about Balboa Wealth and its Advisory Persons is available on the SEC’s website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by
searching with the Advisor’s firm name or CRD# 282329.
Balboa Wealth Partners, Inc.
6263 North Scottsdale Road, Suite 265, Scottsdale, AZ 85250
Phone: 949-445-1465 * Fax: 949-524-8383
https://balboawealth.com/
Item 2 – Material Changes
Form ADV 2 is divided into two parts: Part 2A (the "Disclosure Brochure") and Part 2B (the "Brochure
Supplement"). The Disclosure Brochure provides information about a variety of topics relating to an Advisor’s
business practices and conflicts of interest. The Brochure Supplement provides information about the Advisory
Persons of Balboa Wealth.
Balboa Wealth believes that communication and transparency are the foundation of its relationship with clients and
will continually strive to provide you with complete and accurate information at all times. Balboa Wealth encourages
all current and prospective clients to read this Disclosure Brochure and discuss any questions you may have with
the Advisor.
Material Changes
The following material changes have been made to this Disclosure Brochure since the last annual amendment filing
on 02/08/2024:
• The Advisor has added disclosure to Item 4 regarding the affiliation between Balboa Wealth and Axxcess
Wealth Management, LLC. Please see Item 4 for more details.
Future Changes
From time to time, the Advisor may amend this Disclosure Brochure to reflect changes in business practices,
changes in regulations or routine annual updates as required by the securities regulators. This complete Disclosure
Brochure or a Summary of Material Changes shall be provided to you annually and if a material change occurs.
At any time, you may view the current Disclosure Brochure on-line at the SEC’s Investment Adviser Public
Disclosure website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with the Advisor’s firm name or CRD# 282329. You
may also request a copy of this Disclosure Brochure at any time by contacting the Advisor at 949-445-1465.
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6263 North Scottsdale Road, Suite 265, Scottsdale, AZ 85250
Phone: 949-445-1465 * Fax: 949-524-8383
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Item 3 – Table of Contents
Item 1 – Cover Page
1
Item 2 – Material Changes....................................................................................................................................... 2
Item 3 – Table of Contents ...................................................................................................................................... 3
Item 4 – Advisory Services ..................................................................................................................................... 4
A. Firm Information .............................................................................................................................................................. 4
B. Advisory Services Offered ............................................................................................................................................... 4
C. Client Account Management ........................................................................................................................................... 7
D. Wrap Fee Programs ........................................................................................................................................................ 7
E. Assets Under Management ............................................................................................................................................. 7
Item 5 – Fees and Compensation ........................................................................................................................... 7
A. Fees for Advisory Services.............................................................................................................................................. 7
B. Fee Billing........................................................................................................................................................................ 9
C. Other Fees and Expenses ............................................................................................................................................ 10
D. Advance Payment of Fees and Termination ................................................................................................................. 10
E. Compensation for Sales of Securities ........................................................................................................................... 11
Item 6 – Performance-Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management ................................................................. 11
Item 7 – Types of Clients....................................................................................................................................... 12
Item 8 – Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss ......................................................... 12
A. Methods of Analysis ...................................................................................................................................................... 12
B. Risk of Loss ................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Item 9 – Disciplinary Information ......................................................................................................................... 15
Item 10 – Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations .......................................................................... 15
Item 11 – Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal Trading ............... 16
A. Code of Ethics ............................................................................................................................................................... 16
B. Personal Trading with Material Interest ......................................................................................................................... 16
C. Personal Trading in Same Securities as Clients ........................................................................................................... 16
D. Personal Trading at Same Time as Client .................................................................................................................... 16
Item 12 – Brokerage Practices ............................................................................................................................. 17
A. Recommendation of Custodian[s] ................................................................................................................................. 17
B. Aggregating and Allocating Trades ............................................................................................................................... 17
Item 13 – Review of Accounts .............................................................................................................................. 18
A. Frequency of Reviews ................................................................................................................................................... 18
B. Causes for Reviews ...................................................................................................................................................... 18
C. Review Reports ............................................................................................................................................................. 18
Item 14 – Client Referrals and Other Compensation ......................................................................................... 18
A. Compensation Received by Balboa Wealth .................................................................................................................. 18
B. Compensation for Client Referrals ................................................................................................................................ 19
Item 15 – Custody .................................................................................................................................................. 19
Item 16 – Investment Discretion ........................................................................................................................... 20
Item 17 – Voting Client Securities ........................................................................................................................ 20
Item 18 – Financial Information ............................................................................................................................ 20
Privacy Policy......................................................................................................................................................... 21
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Item 4 – Advisory Services
A. Firm Information
Balboa Wealth Partners, Inc. (“Balboa Wealth” or the “Advisor”) is a registered investment advisor with the U.S.
Securities and Exchange Commission. The Advisor is organized as a Corporation under the laws of the State of
Delaware. Balboa Wealth was founded in December 2015 and is owned and operated by Jeffrey Gilbert (President
and Chief Compliance Officer). This Disclosure Brochure provides information regarding the qualifications,
business practices, and the advisory services provided by Balboa Wealth.
Certain Advisory Persons market and deliver advisory services under a practice name or “doing business as”, whose
names and logos may appear on marketing materials as approved by Balboa Wealth, or client statements approved
by the custodian. It is important to note that the businesses are legal entities of the Advisory Persons and not Balboa
Wealth, nor the custodian. However, advisory services are engaged exclusively through Balboa Wealth. This
Disclosure Brochure provides information regarding the qualifications, business practices, and the advisory services
provided by Balboa Wealth. For questions regarding this Disclosure Brochure, please contact Jeffrey Gilbert at 949-
445-1465.
B. Advisory Services Offered
Balboa Wealth offers investment advisory services to individuals, high net worth individuals, trusts, estates,
charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans (each referred to as a “Client”).
The Advisor serves as a fiduciary to Clients, as defined under the applicable laws and regulations. As a fiduciary,
the Advisor upholds a duty of loyalty, fairness and good faith towards each Client and seeks to mitigate potential
conflicts of interest. Balboa Wealth's fiduciary commitment is further described in the Advisor’s Code of Ethics. For
more information regarding the Code of Ethics, please see Item 11 – Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in
Client Transactions and Personal Trading.
Comprehensive Portfolio Management
Balboa Wealth provides Clients with comprehensive portfolio management services, which generally includes a
broad range of comprehensive financial planning and consulting services in connection with discretionary and non-
discretionary management of investment portfolios. These services are described below.
Asset Management Services
Balboa Wealth provides customized investment advisory solutions for its Clients. This is achieved through
continuous personal Client contact and interaction while providing discretionary and non-discretionary asset
management and related advisory services. Balboa Wealth works closely with each Client to identify their
investment goals and objectives as well as risk tolerance and financial situation in order to create a portfolio
strategy. Balboa Wealth will then construct an investment portfolio, consisting of low-cost, diversified mutual funds
and/or exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) to achieve the Client’s investment goals. The Advisor may also utilize
individual stocks, bonds or options contracts to meet the needs of its Clients. The Advisor may retain other types of
investments from the Client’s legacy portfolio due to fit with the overall portfolio strategy, tax-related reasons, or
other reasons as identified between the Advisor and the Client.
Balboa Wealth’s investment strategies are primarily long-term focused, but the Advisor may buy, sell or re-allocate
positions that have been held for less than one year to meet the objectives of the Client or due to market
conditions. Balboa Wealth will construct, implement and monitor the portfolio to ensure it meets the goals,
objectives, circumstances, and risk tolerance agreed to by the Client. Each Client will have the opportunity to place
reasonable restrictions on the types of investments to be held in their respective portfolio, subject to acceptance by
the Advisor.
Balboa Wealth evaluates and selects investments for inclusion in Client portfolios only after applying its internal due
diligence process. Balboa Wealth may recommend, on occasion, redistributing investment allocations to diversify
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the portfolio. Balboa Wealth may recommend specific positions to increase sector or asset class weightings. The
Advisor may recommend employing cash positions as a possible hedge against market movement.
Balboa Wealth may recommend selling positions for reasons that include, but are not limited to, harvesting capital
gains or losses, business or sector risk exposure to a specific security or class of securities, overvaluation or
overweighting of the position[s] in the portfolio, change in risk tolerance of the Client, generating cash to meet
Client needs, or any risk deemed unacceptable for the Client’s risk tolerance.
At no time will Balboa Wealth accept or maintain custody of a Client’s funds or securities, except for the limited
authority as outlined in Item 15 – Custody. All Client assets will be managed within the designated account[s] at the
Custodian, pursuant to the terms of the advisory agreement. Please see Item 12 – Brokerage Practices.
Retirement Accounts – When the Advisor provides investment advice to Clients regarding ERISA retirement
accounts or individual retirement accounts (“IRAs”), the Advisor is a fiduciary within the meaning of Title I of the
Employee Retirement Income Security Act (“ERISA”) and/or the Internal Revenue Code (“IRC”), as applicable,
which are laws governing retirement accounts. When deemed to be in the Client’s best interest, the Advisor will
provide investment advice to a Client regarding a distribution from an ERISA retirement account or to roll over the
assets to an IRA, or recommend a similar transaction including rollovers from one ERISA sponsored Plan to
another, one IRA to another IRA, or from one type of account to another account (e.g. commission-based account
to fee-based account). Such a recommendation creates a conflict of interest if the Advisor will earn a new (or
increase its current) advisory fee as a result of the transaction. No client is under any obligation to roll over a
retirement account to an account managed by the Advisor.
Use of Independent Managers
Balboa Wealth will recommend that Clients utilize one or more unaffiliated investment managers or investment
platforms (collectively “Independent Managers”) for all or a portion of a Client’s investment portfolio, based on the
Client’s needs and objectives. In certain instances, the Client may be required to authorize and enter into an
investment management agreement with the Independent Manager[s] that defines the terms in which the
Independent Manager[s] will provide its services. The Advisor will perform initial and ongoing oversight and due
diligence over each Independent Manager to ensure the strategy remains aligned with Client’s investment
objectives and overall best interests. The Advisor will also assist the Client in the development of the initial policy
recommendations and managing the ongoing Client relationship. The Client, prior to entering into an agreement
with an Independent Manager, will be provided with the Independent Manager's Form ADV Part 2A - Disclosure
Brochure (or a brochure that makes the appropriate disclosures).
Use of Sub-Advisors – Balboa Wealth may recommend and refer Clients to unaffiliated turnkey asset management
programs (“TAMPs”) at Balboa Wealth’s discretion or the Client’s request. The Advisor has a relationship with the
SEC registered RIA Axxcess Wealth Management, LLC (“Axxcess”), which offers TAMP services. In certain
instances, the Client may be required to authorize and enter into an investment management agreement with the
TAMP that defines the terms in which the TAMP will provide its services. Balboa Wealth will remain the Client’s
primary Advisor and oversee the Client’s investment allocation[s] and overall investment performance. While the
TAMP will assume day-to-day investment management of the assets, Balboa Wealth will be responsible for
establishing the Client’s investment objectives and recommending a TAMP’s investment strategy to meet those
objectives. The Client will be provided with the Sub-Advisor’s or TAMP’s Form ADV Part 2A (or a brochure that
makes the appropriate disclosures). The billing methodology when Clients are referred to Axxcess is specified in
Item 5A.
Axxcess Wealth Management, LLC provides sub-advisory services to assist us with the management of accounts
through our Asset Management services. Therefore, we will recommend to clients the use of Axxcess to help
manage Account(s) or a portion of the assets of Account(s). Your agreement with Balboa Wealth will include the
authorization to utilize Axxcess.
Axxcess provides Balboa Wealth with investment management and “back-office” (i.e. administrative and
operational services) functions that include but are not limited to technology platforms to support data reconciliation,
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performance reporting, client database maintenance, quarterly performance evaluations, models, trading platforms,
and other functions related to the administrative tasks of managing client accounts. They also make available and
provide access to sub-advisers available on their respective platforms.
A complete description of Axxcess respective services, practices and fees are provided in their respective Form
ADV Part 2A brochure, a copy of which will be provided to you if they are utilized to assist in the management of
your Account.
Participant Account Management (Pontera)
As part of the Advisor’s Asset Management Services, when appropriate, the Advisor will use a third-party platform,
Pontera Solutions, Inc. (“Pontera”), to facilitate management of held away assets such as defined contribution plan
participant accounts, with investment discretion. The platform enables the Advisor to gain access to Client account
without having access through the Client’s credentials. This independent advisor access ensures that the Advisor
will not have custody of Client funds or securities when implementing trades for the Client. The Advisor is not
affiliated with the platform in any way and receives no compensation from the platform. A link will be provided to the
Client allowing them to connect their account[s] to the platform for the Advisor’s secure access.
Financial Planning Services
Balboa Wealth will typically provide a variety of financial planning and consulting services to Clients, pursuant to a
written financial planning agreement. Services are offered in several areas of a Client’s financial situation,
depending on their goals and objectives. Generally, such financial planning services involve preparing a formal
financial plan or rendering a specific financial consultation based on the Client’s financial goals and objectives. This
planning or consulting may encompass one or more areas of need, including but not limited to, investment
planning, retirement planning, personal savings, education savings, insurance needs and other areas of a Client’s
financial situation.
A financial plan developed for, or financial consultation rendered to the Client will usually include general
recommendations for a course of activity or specific actions to be taken by the Client. For example,
recommendations may be made that the Client start or revise their investment programs, commence or alter
retirement savings, establish education savings and/or charitable giving programs.
Balboa Wealth may also refer Clients to an accountant, attorney or other specialists, as appropriate for their unique
situation. For certain financial planning engagements, the Advisor will provide a written summary of the Client’s
financial situation, observations, and recommendations. For consulting or ad-hoc engagements, the Advisor may
not provide a written summary. Plans or consultations are typically completed within six (6) months of contract date,
assuming all information and documents requested are provided promptly.
Financial planning and consulting recommendations pose a conflict between the interests of the Advisor and the
interests of the Client. For example, the Advisor has an incentive to recommend that Clients engage the Advisor for
investment management services or to increase the level of investment assets with the Advisor, as it would
increase the amount of advisory fees paid to the Advisor. Clients are not obligated to implement any
recommendations made by the Advisor or maintain an ongoing relationship with the Advisor. If the Client elects to
act on any of the recommendations made by the Advisor, the Client is under no obligation to implement the
transaction through the Advisor.
Retirement Plan Consulting Services
Balboa Wealth provides 3(21) retirement plan consulting services on behalf of the retirement plans (each a “Plan”)
and the company (the “Plan Sponsor”). The Advisor’s retirement plan advisory services are designed to assist the
Plan Sponsor in meeting its fiduciary obligations to the Plan and its Plan Participants. Each engagement is
customized to the needs of the Plan and Plan Sponsor. Services generally include:
∙ Investment Policy Statement (“IPS”) Design and Monitoring
∙ Ongoing Investment Recommendation and Assistance
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∙ Performance Reporting
These services are provided by Balboa Wealth serving in the capacity as a fiduciary under the Employee
Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (“ERISA”). In accordance with ERISA Section 408(b)(2), the
Plan Sponsor is provided with a written description of Balboa Wealth’s fiduciary status, the specific services to be
rendered and all direct and indirect compensation the Advisor reasonably expects under the engagement.
Balboa Wealth does not provide any advisory services with respect to the following types of assets: employer
securities, real estate (excluding real estate funds and publicly traded REITS), participant loans, non-publicly traded
securities or assets, other illiquid investments, or brokerage window programs (collectively, “Excluded Assets”).
C. Client Account Management
Prior to engaging Balboa Wealth to provide investment advisory services, each Client is required to enter into one
or more agreements with the Advisor that define the terms, conditions, authority and responsibilities of the Advisor
and the Client. These services may include:
● Establishing an Investment Strategy – Balboa Wealth, in connection with the Client, will develop a strategy
that seeks to achieve the Client’s goals and objectives.
● Asset Allocation – Balboa Wealth will develop a strategic asset allocation that is targeted to meet the
investment objectives, time horizon, financial situation and tolerance for risk for each Client.
● Portfolio Construction – Balboa Wealth will develop a portfolio for the Client that is intended to meet the
stated goals and objectives of the Client.
● Investment Management and Supervision – Balboa Wealth will provide investment management and
ongoing oversight of the Client’s investment portfolio.
D. Wrap Fee Programs
For certain Clients, Balboa Wealth includes, in addition to securities transaction fees (herein “Covered Costs”)
together with its investment advisory fees. Including these fees into a single asset-based fee is considered a “Wrap
Fee Program”. The Advisor sponsors the Balboa Wealth Partners, Inc. Wrap Fee Program solely as a supplemental
disclosure regarding the combination of fees. Depending on the level of trading required for the Client’s account[s]
in a particular year, the Client may pay more or less in total fees than if the Client paid its own transaction fees.
Please see Balboa Wealth’s Wrap Fee Program Brochure, which is included as a supplement to this Disclosure
Brochure.
E. Assets Under Management
As of December 31, 2024, Balboa Wealth manages $804,833,455 in Client assets, $785,486,265 of which are
managed on a discretionary basis and $19,347,455 on a non-discretionary basis.
Item 5 – Fees and Compensation
The following paragraphs detail the fee structure and compensation methodology for services provided by the
Advisor. Each Client engaging the Advisor for services described herein shall be required to enter into one or more
written agreements/a written agreement with the Advisor.
A. Fees for Advisory Services
Comprehensive Portfolio Management
Comprehensive portfolio management fees are paid quarterly, in advance of each calendar quarter, pursuant to the
terms of the investment advisory agreement. Asset management fees are based on the market value of assets
under management at the end of the prior calendar quarter. Asset management fees are based on the following
schedule:
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Annual Rate (%)
Assets Under Management ($)
*$0.00 to $249,999.99
$250,000 to $499,999.99
$500,000 to $749,999.99
$750,000 to $999,999.99
$1,000,000 to and over
2.3%
2.1%
1.9%
1.8%
1.7%
*Accounts with assets under management less than $250,000 are assessed a $15 fee per quarter
for reporting purposes.
Asset Management Services
Asset management fees are paid quarterly, in advance of each calendar quarter, pursuant to the terms of the
investment advisory agreement. Asset management fees are based on the market value of assets under
management at the end of the prior calendar quarter. Asset management fees are based on the following schedule:
Annual Rate (%)
Assets Under Management ($)
*$0.00 to $249,999.99
$250,000 to $499,999.99
$500,000 to $749,999.99
$750,000 to $999,999.99
$1,000,000 to and over
1.5%
1.4%
1.3%
1.2%
1.1%
*Accounts with assets under management less than $250,000 are assessed a $15 fee per quarter
for reporting purposes.
The investment advisory fee in the first quarter of service is prorated from the inception date of the account[s] to the
end of the first quarter. Fees may be negotiable at the sole discretion of the Advisor. The Client’s fees will take into
consideration the aggregate assets under management with the Advisor. All securities held in accounts managed
by Balboa Wealth will be independently valued by the Custodian. The Advisor will conduct periodic reviews of the
Custodian’s valuation to ensure accurate billing.
The Advisor’s fee is exclusive of, and in addition to any applicable securities transaction and custody fees, and
other related costs and expenses described in Item 5.C below, which may be incurred by the Client. However, the
Advisor shall not receive any portion of these commissions, fees, and costs.
Use of Independent Managers
As noted in Item 4, the Advisor will implement all or a portion of a Client’s investment portfolio utilizing one or more
Independent Managers. To eliminate any conflict of interest, the Advisor does not earn any compensation from an
Independent Manager. The Advisor will only earn its investment advisory fee as described above. Independent
Managers typically do not offer any fee discounts but may have a breakpoint schedule which will reduce the fee
with an increased level of assets placed under management with an Independent Manager. In circumstances
where Clients authorize and enter into an investment management agreement with the Independent Manager[s],
the terms of such fee arrangements are included in the Independent Manager’s disclosure brochure and applicable
contract[s] with the Independent Manager. In circumstances where clients are not required to enter into an
investment management agreement with the Independent Manger, the Advisor will allocate a portion of the
advisory fee collected to the Independent Manager pursuant to the terms of the executed agreement between the
Advisor and the Independent Manager. The total blended fee, including the Advisor’s fee and the Independent
Manager’s fee, will not exceed 2.50% annually.
Participant Account Management (Pontera)
Pontera will separately charge the Client 0.25% annually based on the level of assets under management on the
platform. The Pontera fee is in addition to the Advisor’s fee. The Advisor does not receive any portion of the
Pontera fee.
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Financial Planning Services
Balboa Wealth offers financial planning services either on an hourly basis or a fixed engagement fee. Hourly fees
range up to $350 per hour. Fixed fees range from $1,500 to $10,000. Fees may be negotiable based on the nature
and complexity of the services to be provided and the overall relationship with the Advisor. An estimate for total
hours and/or total costs will be provided to the Client prior to engaging for these services. Clients can also engage
Balboa Wealth for ongoing financial planning services. The fees for ongoing financial planning services can be
charged hourly or a fixed fee. Hourly fees range up to $350 per hour. Fixed fees range from $1,500 to $10,000.
Retirement Plan Consulting Services
Balboa Wealth offers retirement plan consulting services on an hourly basis or a fixed engagement fee. Hourly fees
range up to $250 per hour. Fixed fees range from $750 to $10,000. Fees may be negotiable based on the nature
and complexity of the services to be provided and the overall relationship with the Advisor. An estimate for total
hours and/or total costs will be provided to the Client prior to engaging for these services. The Advisor also offers
retirement plan consulting services for a percentage of AUM. The percentage charged for these services is based
on the complexity of the relationship. The decision regarding which option a Client will be billed for retirement plan
consulting services is memorialized in the agreement executed with the Client. The asset based fee will not exceed
1.00%.
B. Fee Billing
Comprehensive Portfolio Management and Asset Management Services
Comprehensive portfolio management and asset management fees are calculated by the Advisor or its delegate
and deducted from the Client’s account[s] at the Custodian. The Advisor shall send an invoice to the Custodian
indicating the amount of the fees to be deducted from the Client’s account[s] at the beginning of the respective
quarter. The amount due is calculated by applying the annual rate by the days in the quarter to the total assets
under management with Balboa Wealth at the end of the prior quarter. Clients will be provided with a statement, at
least quarterly, from the Custodian reflecting deduction of the investment advisory fee. Clients are urged to also
review and compare the statement provided by the Advisor to the brokerage statement from the Custodian, as the
Custodian does not perform a verification of fees. Clients provide written authorization permitting advisory fees to
be deducted by Balboa Wealth to be paid directly from their account[s] held by the Custodian as part of the
investment advisory agreement and separate account forms provided by the Custodian.
Use of Independent Managers
For certain Client accounts implemented through an Independent Manager, the Client’s overall fees will include
Balboa Wealth’s investment advisory fee (as noted above) plus investment management fees and/or platform fees
charged by the Independent Manager. The Independent Manager will assume the responsibility for calculating the
Client’s fees and deducting all fees from the Client’s account[s].
For certain Client accounts implemented through an Independent Manager, the Client’s overall fees will include
Balboa Wealth’s investment advisory fee (as noted above) plus investment management fees and/or platform fees
charged by the Independent Manager. The Advisor will assume the responsibility for calculating the Client’s fees
and deducting all fees from the Client’s account[s].
For certain Client accounts implemented through an Independent Manager, the Advisor and the Independent
Manager will each assume the responsibility for calculating and deducting their respective fees from the Client’s
account[s].
Participant Account Management (Pontera)
Fees are billed pursuant to the terms of the Pontera agreement. Pontera collects its fee via authorized ACH or
credit card payment.
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Financial Planning Services
Financial planning fees may be invoiced up to fifty percent (50%) of the expected total fee upon execution of the
financial planning agreement. The balance shall be invoiced upon completion of the agreed upon deliverable[s].
Retirement Plan Consulting Services
Retirement plan consulting services are directly invoiced to the Plan Sponsor or party identified in the Client
agreement.
C. Other Fees and Expenses
Clients may incur certain fees or charges imposed by third parties, other than Balboa Wealth, in connection with
investments made on behalf of the Client’s account[s]. The Client is responsible for all custody and securities
execution fees charged by the Custodian, as applicable. The Advisor's recommended Custodian does not charge
securities transaction fees for ETF and equity trades in a Client's account, provided that the account meets the
terms and conditions of the Custodian's brokerage requirements. However, the Custodian typically charges for
mutual funds and other types of investments. The fees charged by Balboa Wealth are separate and distinct from
these custody and execution fees.
In addition, all fees paid to Balboa Wealth for investment advisory services are separate and distinct from the
expenses charged by mutual funds and ETFs to their shareholders, if applicable. These fees and expenses are
described in each fund’s prospectus. These fees and expenses will generally be used to pay management fees for
the funds, other fund expenses, account administration (e.g., custody, brokerage and account reporting), and a
possible distribution fee. A Client may be able to invest in these products directly, without the services of Balboa
Wealth, but would not receive the services provided by Balboa Wealth which are designed, among other things, to
assist the Client in determining which products or services are most appropriate for each Client’s financial situation
and objectives. Accordingly, the Client should review both the fees charged by the fund[s] and the fees charged by
Balboa Wealth to fully understand the total fees to be paid. Please refer to Item 12 – Brokerage Practices for
additional information.
D. Advance Payment of Fees and Termination
Comprehensive Portfolio Management and Asset Management Services
Balboa Wealth may be compensated for its asset management services in advance of the quarter in which services
are rendered. Either party may terminate the asset management agreement, at any time, by providing advance
written notice to the other party. The Client may also terminate the asset management agreement within five (5)
business days of signing the Advisor’s agreement at no cost to the Client. After the five-day period, the Client will
incur charges for bona fide advisory services rendered to the point of termination and such fees will be due and
payable by the Client. Upon termination, the Advisor will refund any unearned, prepaid asset management fees
from the effective date of termination to the end of the quarter. The Client’s asset management agreement with the
Advisor is non-transferable without the Client’s prior consent.
Use of Independent Managers
In the event that the Advisor has determined that an Independent Manager with whom the Advisor has entered into
an investment management agreement is no longer in the Client’s best interest, the Advisor will have the discretion
to terminate the relationship with the Independent Manager. The terms for termination are set forth in the respective
agreements between the Advisor and the Independent Managers.
In the event that a Client should wish to terminate their relationship with an Independent Manager with whom they
have entered into an investment management agreement, the terms for the termination will be set forth in the
respective agreements between the Client and that Independent Manager. Balboa Wealth will assist the Client with
the termination and transition as appropriate.
Participant Account Management (Pontera)
Pontera is compensated in advance of the quarter in which services are rendered. The Advisor will assist the Client
with terminating the relationship with Pontera upon request.
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Financial Planning Services
Balboa Wealth requires an advance deposit as described above. Either party may terminate the financial planning
agreement, at any time, by providing advance written notice to the other party. The Client may also terminate the
financial planning agreement within five (5) business days of signing the Advisor’s agreement at no cost to the
Client. After the five-day period, the Client will incur charges for bona fide advisory services rendered to the point of
termination and such fees will be due and payable by the Client. Upon termination, the Client shall be billed for
[actual hours logged on the planning project times the contractual hourly rate or in the case of a fixed fee
engagement, the percentage of the engagement scope completed by the Advisor]. Upon termination, the Advisor
will refund any unearned, prepaid planning fees from the effective date of termination to the end of the quarter. The
Client’s financial planning agreement with the Advisor is non-transferable without the Client’s prior consent. Clients
engaging Balboa Wealth for ongoing financial planning services will pay an initial fee which is due upon execution
of the engagement agreement.
E. Compensation for Sales of Securities
Balboa Wealth does not buy or sell securities to earn commissions and does not receive any compensation for
securities transactions in any Client account, other than the investment advisory fees noted above. However,
certain supervised persons may receive the compensation described below:
Broker-Dealer Affiliations
Certain Advisory Persons of Balboa Wealth are also be registered representatives of Willow Cove Investment
Group, Inc. ("Willow Cove"), a securities broker-dealer and member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority
(“FINRA”) and the Securities Investor Protection Corporation (“SIPC”). In one’s separate capacity as a registered
representative, an Advisory Person will implement securities transactions under their broker-dealer and not through
Balboa Wealth. In such instances, an Advisory Person will receive commission-based compensation in connection
with the purchase and sale of securities, including 12b-1 fees for the sale of investment company products.
Compensation earned by an Advisory Person in one’s capacity as a registered representative is separate and in
addition to Balboa Wealth’s advisory fees. This practice presents a conflict of interest because Advisory Persons
who are registered representatives have an incentive to effect securities transactions for the purpose of generating
commissions rather than solely based on Client needs. The Advisor mitigates this conflict in two ways. First, Clients
are under no obligation, contractually or otherwise, to purchase securities products through one of Balboa Wealth’s
Advisory Persons. Second, the Advisor will not charge an ongoing investment advisory fee on any assets
implemented in the separate capacity of one of the Advisory Persons. Please see Item 10 – Other Financial
Industry Activities and Affiliations.
Insurance Agency Affiliations
Certain Advisory Persons are also licensed as independent insurance professionals. These persons will earn
commission-based compensation for selling insurance products, including insurance products they sell to Clients.
Insurance commissions earned by these persons are separate and in addition to advisory fees. This practice
presents a conflict of interest because persons providing investment advice on behalf of the Advisor who are
insurance agents have an incentive to recommend insurance products to Clients for the purpose of generating
commissions. However, Clients are under no obligation, contractually or otherwise, to purchase insurance products
through any person affiliated with the Advisor. Please see Item 10 – Other Financial Industry Activities and
Affiliations.
Item 6 – Performance-Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management
Balboa Wealth does not charge performance-based fees for its investment advisory services. The fees charged by
Balboa Wealth are as described in Item 5 above and are not based upon the capital appreciation of the funds or
securities held by any Client.
Balboa Wealth does not manage any proprietary investment funds or limited partnerships (for example, a mutual
fund or a hedge fund) and has no financial incentive to recommend any particular investment options to its Clients.
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Item 7 – Types of Clients
Balboa Wealth offers investment advisory services to individuals, high net worth individuals, trusts, estates,
businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. Balboa Wealth generally requires a minimum
relationship size of $250,000 for comprehensive portfolio management and asset management services to
effectively implement its investment process. Written financial plans are generally assessed a minimum fee of
$1,500.
Item 8 – Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss
A. Methods of Analysis
Balboa Wealth employs fundamental, technical, cyclical, and charting analysis methods in developing investment
strategies for its Clients. Research and analysis from Balboa Wealth are derived from numerous sources, including
financial media companies, third-party research materials, Internet sources, and review of company activities,
including annual reports, prospectuses, press releases and research prepared by others.
Fundamental analysis utilizes economic and business indicators as investment selection criteria. This criteria
consists generally of ratios and trends that may indicate the overall strength and financial viability of the entity being
analyzed. Assets are deemed suitable if they meet certain criteria to indicate that they are a strong investment with
a value discounted by the market. While this type of analysis helps the Advisor in evaluating a potential investment,
it does not guarantee that the investment will increase in value. Assets meeting the investment criteria utilized in
the fundamental analysis may lose value and may have negative investment performance. The Advisor monitors
these economic indicators to determine if adjustments to strategic allocations are appropriate. More details on the
Advisor’s review process are included below in Item 13 – Review of Accounts.
Technical analysis involves the analysis of past market data rather than specific company data in determining the
recommendations made to clients. Technical analysis may involve the use of charts to identify market patterns and
trends, which may be based on investor sentiment rather than the fundamentals of the company. The primary risk
in using technical analysis is that spotting historical trends may not help to predict such trends in the future. Even if
the trend will eventually reoccur, there is no guarantee that Balboa Wealth will be able to accurately predict such a
reoccurrence.
Cyclical analysis is similar to technical analysis in that it involves the analysis of market conditions at a macro
(entire market/economy) or micro (company specific) level, rather than the overall fundamental analysis of the
health of the particular company that Balboa Wealth is recommending. The risks with cyclical analysis are similar to
those of technical analysis.
Charting analysis utilizes various market indicators as investment selection criteria. These criteria are generally
pricing trends that may indicate movement in the markets. Assets are deemed suitable if they meet certain criteria
to indicate that they are a strong investment with a value discounted by the market. While this type of analysis
helps the Advisor in evaluating a potential investment, it does not guarantee that the investment will increase in
value. Assets meeting the investment criteria utilized in the technical and charting analysis may lose value and may
have negative investment performance. The Advisor monitors these market indicators to determine if adjustments
to strategic allocations are appropriate.
As noted above, Balboa Wealth generally employs a long-term investment strategy for its Clients, as consistent
with their financial goals. Balboa Wealth will typically hold all or a portion of a security for more than a year, but may
hold for shorter periods for the purpose of rebalancing a portfolio or meeting the cash needs of Clients. At times,
Balboa Wealth may also buy and sell positions that are more short-term in nature, depending on the goals of the
Client and/or the fundamentals of the security, sector or asset class.
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B. Risk of Loss
Investing in securities involves certain investment risks. Securities may fluctuate in value or lose value. Clients
should be prepared to bear the potential risk of loss. Balboa Wealth will assist Clients in determining an appropriate
strategy based on their tolerance for risk and other factors noted above. However, there is no guarantee that a
Client will meet their investment goals. Please see Item 8.B. for risks associated with the Advisor’s investment
strategies as well as general risks of investing.
While the methods of analysis help the Advisor in evaluating a potential investment, it does not guarantee that the
investment will increase in value. Assets meeting the investment criteria utilized in these methods of analysis may
lose value and may have negative investment performance. The Advisor monitors these economic indicators to
determine if adjustments to strategic allocations are appropriate. More details on the Advisor’s review process are
included below in Item 13 – Review of Accounts.
Each Client engagement will entail a review of the Client's investment goals, financial situation, time horizon,
tolerance for risk and other factors to develop an appropriate strategy for managing a Client's account. Client
participation in this process, including full and accurate disclosure of requested information, is essential for the
analysis of a Client's account[s]. The Advisor shall rely on the financial and other information provided by the Client
or their designees without the duty or obligation to validate the accuracy and completeness of the provided
information. It is the responsibility of the Client to inform the Advisor of any changes in financial condition, goals or
other factors that may affect this analysis.
The risks associated with a particular strategy are provided to each Client in advance of investing Client accounts.
The Advisor will work with each Client to determine their tolerance for risk as part of the portfolio construction
process. Following are some of the risks associated with the Advisor’s investment strategies:
Market Risks
The value of a Client’s holdings may fluctuate in response to events specific to companies or markets, as well as
economic, political, or social events in the U.S. and abroad. This risk is linked to the performance of the overall
financial markets.
ETF Risks
The performance of ETFs is subject to market risk, including the possible loss of principal. The price of the ETFs
will fluctuate with the price of the underlying securities that make up the funds. In addition, ETFs have a trading risk
based on the loss of cost efficiency if the ETFs are traded actively and a liquidity risk if the ETFs has a large bid-
ask spread and low trading volume. The price of an ETF fluctuates based upon the market movements and may
dissociate from the index being tracked by the ETF or the price of the underlying investments. An ETF purchased
or sold at one point in the day may have a different price than the same ETF purchased or sold a short time later.
Leveraged ETF Risks
Leveraged ETFs seek to deliver multiples of the performance of the index or benchmark they track.
These ETFs attempt to deliver some multiple of an index's daily returns (positive or negative). Please
consider the implications to both the upside and the downside of multipliers. While it may seem that a
2x multiplier is a benefit in an up-market cycle' it is important to remember that the same multiplier
applies when the ETF moves against the market. This could potentially result in significant losses, and
highlights the additional risk associated with Leveraged ETFs.
Bond Risks
Bonds are subject to specific risks, including the following: (1) interest rate risks, i.e. the risk that bond prices will fall
if interest rates rise, and vice versa, the risk depends on two things, the bond's time to maturity, and the coupon
rate of the bond. (2) reinvestment risk, i.e. the risk that any profit gained must be reinvested at a lower rate than
was previously being earned, (3) inflation risk, i.e. the risk that the cost of living and inflation increase at a rate that
exceeds the income investment thereby decreasing the investor’s rate of return, (4) credit default risk, i.e. the risk
associated with purchasing a debt instrument which includes the possibility of the company defaulting on its
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repayment obligation, (5) rating downgrades, i.e. the risk associated with a rating agency’s downgrade of the
company’s rating which impacts the investor’s confidence in the company’s ability to repay its debt and (6) Liquidity
Risks, i.e. the risk that a bond may not be sold as quickly as there is no readily available market for the bond.
Mutual Fund Risks
The performance of mutual funds is subject to market risk, including the possible loss of principal. The price of the
mutual funds will fluctuate with the value of the underlying securities that make up the funds. The price of a mutual
fund is typically set daily therefore a mutual fund purchased at one point in the day will typically have the same
price as a mutual fund purchased later that same day.
Options Contracts
Investments in options contracts have the risk of losing value in a relatively short period of time. Option contracts
are leveraged instruments that allow the holder of a single contract to control many shares of an underlying stock.
This leverage can compound gains or losses.
Margin Borrowings
The use of short-term margin borrowings may result in certain additional risks to a Client. For example, if securities
pledged to brokers to secure a Client's margin accounts decline in value, the Client could be subject to a "margin
call", pursuant to which it must either deposit additional funds with the broker or be the subject of mandatory
liquidation of the pledged securities to compensate for the decline in value.
Short Sales
A short sale involves the sale of a security that the Client does not own in the hope of purchasing the same security
at a later date at a lower price. To make delivery to the buyer, the Client must borrow the security and is obligated
to return the security to the lender, which is accomplished by a later purchase of the security. The Client realizes a
profit or a loss as a result of a short sale if the price of the security decreases or increases respectively between the
date of the short sale and the date on which the Client covers its short position, i.e., purchases the security to
replace the borrowed security. A short sale involves the theoretically unlimited risk of an increase in the market
price of the security that would result in a theoretically unlimited loss.
Alternative Investments (Limited Partnerships)
The performance of alternative investments (limited partnerships) can be volatile and may have limited liquidity. An
investor could lose all or a portion of their investment. Such investments often have concentrated positions and
investments that may carry higher risks. Client should only have a portion of their assets in these investments.
Frequent Trading
Frequent trading in securities can result in higher transaction costs in the Client’s account[s]. For taxable accounts,
frequent trading can also result in taxable transactions each year that would not be present in a buy-and-hold
strategy. There are no guarantees that a frequent trading strategy will correctly time purchases and sales of any
particular security.
Real Estate Investment Trusts (“REITs”)
Investing in Real Estate Investment Trusts (“REITs”) involves certain distinct risks in addition to those risks
associated with investing in the real estate industry in general. For Example, equity REITs may be affected by
changes in the value of the underlying property owned by the REITs, while mortgage REITs may be affected by the
quality of credit extended. REITs are subject to heavy cash flow dependency, default by borrowers and self-
liquidation. REITs, especially mortgage REITs, are also subject to interest rate risk (i.e., as interest rates rise, the
value of the REIT may decline).
Oil and Gas Interests
Investing oil and gas interest whether directly or as part of a fund/ETF involves distinct risks. The price of oil and
gas interests may fluctuate to a greater degree than other securities and contain additional risks based on the
supply and demand for oil and gas. Some of these additional risks include, the ability to obtain reliable oil and gas
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supply, oil and gas reserve estimates, the ability to locate markets for oil and gas, fluctuations in prices. The values
of oil and gas interests are subject to market risk by a range of variables that could cause trends to differ materially.
Past performance is not a guarantee of future returns. Investing in securities and other investments involve
a risk of loss that each Client should understand and be willing to bear. Clients are reminded to discuss
these risks with the Advisor.
Item 9 – Disciplinary Information
There are no legal, regulatory or disciplinary events involving Balboa Wealth or its owner [OR]
management persons. Balboa Wealth values the trust Clients place in the Advisor. The Advisor encourages
Clients to perform the requisite due diligence on any advisor or service provider that the Client engages. The
backgrounds of the Advisor or Advisory Persons are available on the Investment Adviser Public Disclosure website
at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with the Advisor’s firm name or CRD# 282329.
Item 10 – Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
Use of Independent Managers
As noted in Item 4, the Advisor may implement all or a portion of a Client’s investment portfolio with one or more
Independent Managers. To eliminate any conflict of interest, the Advisor does not earn any compensation from an
Independent Manager other than their advisory fees. In such arrangements, the Independent Manager or the
Advisor may assume responsibility for calculating the Client’s fees and deduct all fees from the Client’s account[s].
Depending on the independent manager recommended to Clients the advisory fee received will differ. The Advisor
conducts due diligence to determine the appropriate independent manager to a specific Client. Balboa also reviews
each manager at least annually to determine if that independent manager continues to be appropriate for existing
Clients or to be recommended to new Clients.
Broker-Dealer Affiliation
As noted in Item 5, certain Advisory Persons of Balboa Wealth are also registered representatives of broker-
dealers. In an Advisory Person’s separate capacity as a registered representative, an Advisory Person will receive
commissions for the implementation of recommendations for commissionable transactions. Clients are not
obligated to implement any recommendation provided by an Advisory Person of Balboa Wealth. Neither Balboa
Wealth nor an Advisory Person will earn ongoing investment advisory fees in connection with any services
implemented in the Advisory Person’s separate capacity as a registered representative. Under supervision by the
Advisory Person’s broker-dealer, the broker-dealer may have access to certain confidential information of the
Client, including, but not limited to financial information, investment objectives, transactions and holdings
information. Please see the Advisor’s Privacy Policy, which is included with this Disclosure Brochure.
Insurance Agency Affiliations
As noted in Item 5, certain Advisory Persons of Balboa Wealth are licensed insurance professionals.
Implementations of insurance recommendations are separate and apart from an Advisory Person’s role with Balboa
Wealth. As insurance professionals, Advisory Persons will receive customary commissions and other related
revenues from the various insurance companies whose products are sold. Commissions generated by insurance
sales do not offset regular advisory fees. This practice presents a conflict of interest in recommending insurance
products. Clients are under no obligation to implement any recommendations made the Advisor or its Advisory
Persons.
A representative of our firm, Michael Frager, works with FSA Integrated, LLC which is a tax, investment and
consulting business. FSA Integrated, LLC is an independent entity that is not affiliated with Balboa Wealth Partners,
LLC. Clients will not be solicited for these services. Mr. Frager is an enrolled agent, which involves him gathering
tax documents for the CPA performing the tax return and preliminary tax consultations and preparation with these
tax clients. FSA Integrated, LLC is also a do business as (“DBA”) of Balboa Wealth Partners, Inc.
Michael Frager also own’s less than 25% of Willow Cove Investment Group (“Willow Cove”). Mr. Frager is also a
Registered Representative of Willow Cove. Willow Cove performs the following functions: Broker or dealer retailing
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corporate equity securities over-the-counter; Underwriter or selling group participant (corporate securities other
than mutuals funds); Mutual fund retailer; Broker or dealer selling variable life insurance or annuities; Private
placements of securities; Investment banking services which include merger & acquisition services, advisory
services for memorandum and document development, syndication advisory services and corporate finance due
diligence.
A representative of our firm, Duane Shumaker, is an owner and employee of Shumaker Wengren, LLC an
accounting and tax preparation business. Shumaker Wengren, LLC is an independent entity that is not affiliated
with Balboa Wealth Partners, LLC. Clients are under no obligation to engage Shumaker Wengren, LLC for these
services. Mr. Shumaker’s duties include managing the business and the preparation of tax returns.
A representative of our firm, Richard Brooks Brydges, is the president of Cardiff Capital Partners, LLC and Bluff
City Group, LLC, which are holding companies for hotel development. Balboa Wealth Partners clients are not
solicited to invest in these companies.
John Vilina conducts business development for Season Two Ventures. Season Two Ventures is a private
investment fund. No Clients of Balboa Wealth are recommended this private investment.
Item 11 – Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal Trading
A. Code of Ethics
Balboa Wealth has implemented a Code of Ethics (the “Code”) that defines the Advisor’s fiduciary commitment to
each Client. This Code applies to all persons associated with Balboa Wealth (“Supervised Persons”). The Code
was developed to provide general ethical guidelines and specific instructions regarding the Advisor’s duties to each
Client. Balboa Wealth and its Supervised Persons owe a duty of loyalty, fairness and good faith towards each
Client. It is the obligation of Balboa Wealth’s Supervised Persons to adhere not only to the specific provisions of the
Code, but also to the general principles that guide the Code. The Code covers a range of topics that address
employee ethics and conflicts of interest. To request a copy of the Code, please contact the Advisor at 949-445-
1465.
B. Personal Trading with Material Interest
Balboa Wealth allows Supervised Persons to purchase or sell the same securities that may be recommended to
and purchased on behalf of Clients. Balboa Wealth does not act as principal in any transactions. In addition, the
Advisor does not act as the general partner of a fund, or advise an investment company. Balboa Wealth does not
have a material interest in any securities traded in Client accounts.
C. Personal Trading in Same Securities as Clients
Balboa Wealth allows Supervised Persons to purchase or sell the same securities that may be recommended to
and purchased on behalf of Clients. Owning the same securities that are recommended (purchase or sell) to Clients
presents a conflict of interest that, as fiduciaries, must be disclosed to Clients and mitigated through policies and
procedures. As noted above, the Advisor has adopted the Code to address insider trading (material non-public
information controls); gifts and entertainment; outside business activities and personal securities reporting. When
trading for personal accounts, Supervised Persons have a conflict of interest if trading in the same securities. The
fiduciary duty to act in the best interest of its Clients can be violated if personal trades are made with more
advantageous terms than Client trades, or by trading based on material non-public information. This risk is
mitigated by Balboa Wealth requiring reporting of personal securities trades by its Supervised Persons for review
by the Chief Compliance Officer (“CCO”). The Advisor has also adopted written policies and procedures to detect
the misuse of material, non-public information.
D. Personal Trading at Same Time as Client
While Balboa Wealth allows Supervised Persons to purchase or sell the same securities that may be recommended
to and purchased on behalf of Clients, such trades are typically aggregated with Client orders or traded afterwards.
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At no time will Balboa Wealth, or any Supervised Person of Balboa Wealth, transact in any security to the
detriment of any Client.
Item 12 – Brokerage Practices
A. Recommendation of Custodian[s]
Balboa Wealth does not have discretionary authority to select the broker-dealer/custodian for custody and
execution services. The Client will engage the broker-dealer/custodian (herein the "Custodian") to safeguard Client
assets and authorize Balboa Wealth to direct trades to the Custodian as agreed upon in the investment advisory
agreement. Further, Balboa Wealth does not have the discretionary authority to negotiate commissions on behalf of
Clients on a trade-by-trade basis.
Where Balboa Wealth does not exercise discretion over the selection of the Custodian, it may recommend the
Custodian to Clients for custody and execution services. Clients are not obligated to use the Custodian
recommended by the Advisor and will not incur any extra fee or cost from the Advisor associated with using a
custodian not recommended by Balboa Wealth. However, the Advisor may be limited in the services it can provide
if the recommended Custodian is not engaged. Balboa Wealth may recommend the Custodian based on criteria
such as, but not limited to, reasonableness of commissions charged to the Client, services made available to the
Client, and its reputation and/or the location of the Custodian’s offices.
Balboa Wealth will recommend that Clients establish their account[s] at LPL Financial LLC (“LPL Financial”) or
Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (“Schwab”), both FINRA-registered broker-dealers and members SIPC. LPL Financial
or Schwab will serve as the Client’s “qualified custodian”. Balboa Wealth maintains an institutional relationship with
LPL Financial and Schwab, whereby the Advisor receives economic benefits (Please see Item 14 below.)
As previously disclosed above, Supervised Persons that are registered representatives of a non-affiliated broker-
dealer, the Advisor may be limited in using other broker-dealers/custodians as their broker-dealer must approve the
use of any outside broker-dealer/custodian.
Following are additional details regarding the brokerage practices of the Advisor:
1. Soft Dollars - Soft dollars are revenue programs offered by broker-dealers/custodians whereby an advisor
enters into an agreement to place security trades with a broker-dealer/custodian in exchange for research and
other services. Balboa Wealth does not participate in soft dollar programs sponsored or offered by any
broker-dealer/custodian. However, the Advisor receives certain economic benefits from the Custodian.
Please see Item 14 below.
2. Brokerage Referrals - Balboa Wealth does not receive any compensation from any third party in connection
with the recommendation for establishing an account.
3. Directed Brokerage - All Clients are serviced on a “directed brokerage basis”, where Balboa Wealth will place
trades within the established account[s] at the Custodian designated by the Client. Further, all Client accounts are
traded within their respective account[s]. The Advisor will not engage in any principal transactions (i.e., trade of any
security from or to the Advisor’s own account) or cross transactions with other Client accounts (i.e., purchase of a
security into one Client account from another Client’s account[s]). Balboa Wealth will not be obligated to select
competitive bids on securities transactions and does not have an obligation to seek the lowest available transaction
costs. These costs are determined by the Custodian.
B. Aggregating and Allocating Trades
The primary objective in placing orders for the purchase and sale of securities for Client accounts is to obtain the
most favorable net results taking into account such factors as 1) price, 2) size of the order, 3) difficulty of execution,
4) confidentiality and 5) skill required of the Custodian. Balboa Wealth will execute its transactions through the
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Custodian as authorized by the Client. Balboa Wealth may aggregate orders in a block trade or trades when
securities are purchased or sold through the Custodian for multiple (discretionary) accounts in the same trading
day. If a block trade cannot be executed in full at the same price or time, the securities actually purchased or sold
by the close of each business day must be allocated in a manner that is consistent with the initial pre-allocation or
other written statement. This must be done in a way that does not consistently advantage or disadvantage any
particular Clients’ accounts.
Item 13 – Review of Accounts
A. Frequency of Reviews
Securities in Client accounts are monitored on a regular and continuous basis by Jeff Gilbert, Chief Compliance
Officer of Balboa Wealth. Formal reviews are generally conducted at least annually or more frequently depending
on the needs of the Client.
B. Causes for Reviews
In addition to the investment monitoring noted in Item 13.A., each Client account shall be reviewed at least
annually. Reviews may be conducted more frequently at the Client’s request. Accounts may be reviewed as a result
of major changes in economic conditions, known changes in the Client’s financial situation, and/or large deposits or
withdrawals in the Client’s account[s]. The Client is encouraged to notify Balboa Wealth if changes occur in the
Client’s personal financial situation that might adversely affect the Client’s investment plan. Additional reviews may
be triggered by material market, economic or political events.
C. Review Reports
The Client will receive brokerage statements no less than quarterly from the Custodian. These brokerage
statements are sent directly from the Custodian to the Client. The Client may also establish electronic access to the
Custodian’s website so that the Client may view these reports and their account activity. Client brokerage
statements will include all positions, transactions and fees relating to the Client’s account[s]. The Advisor may also
provide Clients with periodic reports regarding their holdings, allocations, and performance.
Item 14 – Client Referrals and Other Compensation
A. Compensation Received by Balboa Wealth
Balboa Wealth is a fee-based advisory firm, that is compensated solely by its Clients and not from any investment
product. Balboa Wealth does not receive commissions or other compensation from product sponsors, broker-
dealers or any un-related third party. Balboa Wealth may refer Clients to various unaffiliated, non-advisory
professionals (e.g. attorneys, accountants, estate planners) to provide certain financial services necessary to meet
the goals of its Clients. Likewise, Balboa Wealth may receive non-compensated referrals of new Clients from
various third-parties.
Participation in Institutional Advisor Platform – LPL Financial
Balboa Wealth has established an institutional relationship with LPL Financial to assist the Advisor in managing
Client account[s]. The Advisor receives access to software and related support as part of its relationship with LPL
Financial. The software and related systems support may benefit the Advisor, but not its Clients directly. In
fulfilling its duties to its Clients, the Advisor endeavors at all times to put the interests of its Clients first. Clients
should be aware, however, that the receipt of economic benefits from a Custodian creates a conflict of interest
since these benefits may influence the Advisor’s recommendation of the Custodian over one that does not
furnish similar software, systems support, or services. Additionally, the Advisor may receive the following benefits
from LPL Financial: receipt of duplicate Client confirmations and bundled duplicate statements; access to a
trading desk that exclusively services its institutional participants; access to block trading which provides the
ability to aggregate securities transactions and then allocate the appropriate shares to Client accounts; and
access to an electronic communication network for Client order entry and account information.
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Participation in Institutional Advisor Platform - Schwab
Balboa Wealth has established an institutional relationship with Schwab through its “Schwab Advisor Services” unit,
a division of Schwab dedicated to serving independent advisory firms like Balboa Wealth. As a registered
investment advisor participating on the Schwab Advisor Services platform, Balboa Wealth receives access to
software and related support without cost because the Advisor renders investment management services to Clients
that maintain assets at Schwab. Services provided by Schwab Advisor Services benefit the Advisor and many, but
not all services provided by Schwab will benefit Clients. In fulfilling its duties to its Clients, the Advisor endeavors at
all times to put the interests of its Clients first. Clients should be aware, however, that the receipt of economic
benefits from a custodian creates a conflict of interest since these benefits may influence the Advisor's
recommendation of this custodian over one that does not furnish similar software, systems support, or services.
Services that Benefit the Client – Schwab’s institutional brokerage services include access to a broad range of
investment products, execution of securities transactions, and custody of Client’s funds and securities. Through
Schwab, the Advisor may be able to access certain investments and asset classes that the Client would not be able
to obtain directly or through other sources. Further, the Advisor may be able to invest in certain mutual funds and
other investments without having to adhere to investment minimums that might be required if the Client were to
directly access the investments.
Services that May Indirectly Benefit the Client – Schwab provides participating advisors with access to technology,
research, discounts and other services. In addition, the Advisor receives duplicate statements for Client accounts,
the ability to deduct advisory fees, trading tools, and back office support services as part of its relationship with
Schwab. These services are intended to assist the Advisor in effectively managing accounts for its Clients, but may
not directly benefit all Clients.
Services that May Only Benefit the Advisor – Schwab also offers other services to Balboa Wealth that may not
benefit the Client, including: educational conferences and events, financial start-up support, consulting services and
discounts for various service providers. Access to these services creates a financial incentive for the Advisor to
recommend Schwab, which results in a conflict of interest. Balboa Wealth believes, however, that the selection of
Schwab as Custodian is in the best interests of its Clients.
B. Compensation for Client Referrals
Certain Clients may be referred to the Advisor by either an affiliated or unaffiliated party (herein "Promoter") and
receive, directly or indirectly, compensation for the Client referral. In such instances, the Advisor will compensate
the Promoter a fee in accordance with Rule 206(4)-1 of the Advisers Act and any corresponding state securities
requirements. Any such compensation shall be paid solely from the investment advisory fees earned by the
Advisor, and shall not result in any additional charge to the Client.
Item 15 – Custody
Balboa Wealth does not accept or maintain custody of Client accounts, except for the limited circumstances
outlined below:
Deduction of Advisory Fees - To ensure compliance with regulatory requirements associated with the deduction of
advisory fees, all Clients for whom Balboa Wealth exercises discretionary authority must hold their assets with a
"qualified custodian." Clients are responsible for engaging a “qualified custodian” to safeguard their funds and
securities and must instruct Balboa Wealth to utilize that Custodian for securities transactions on their behalf.
Clients are encouraged to review statements provided by the Custodian and compare to any reports provided by
Balboa Wealth to ensure accuracy, as the Custodian does not perform this review.
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Item 16 – Investment Discretion
Balboa Wealth generally has discretion over the selection and amount of securities to be bought or sold in Client
accounts without obtaining prior consent or approval from the Client. However, these purchases or sales may be
subject to specified investment objectives, guidelines, or limitations previously set forth by the Client and agreed to
by Balboa Wealth. Discretionary authority will only be authorized upon full disclosure to the Client. The granting of
such authority will be evidenced by the Client's execution of an investment advisory agreement containing all
applicable limitations to such authority. All discretionary trades made by Balboa Wealth will be in accordance with
each Client's investment objectives and goals.
For Client’s where Balboa Wealth does not have discretion over the selection and amount of securities to be bought
or sold in Client accounts, the Advisor must obtain prior approval from the Client. The Advisor will contact the Client
and obtain approval prior to executing trades or allocating investment assets.
Item 17 – Voting Client Securities
Balboa Wealth does not accept proxy-voting responsibility for any Client, however, third party money managers
selected or recommended by our firm may vote proxies for clients. Except where third parties have taken on the
authority to vote proxies, Clients will receive proxy statements directly from the Custodian. The Advisor will assist in
answering questions relating to proxies, however, the Client retains the sole responsibility for proxy decisions and
voting where a third party has not taken on this responsibility.
Item 18 – Financial Information
Neither Balboa Wealth, nor its management, have any adverse financial situations that would reasonably impair the
ability of Balboa Wealth to meet all obligations to its Clients. Neither Balboa Wealth, nor any of its Advisory
Persons, have been subject to a bankruptcy or financial compromise. Balboa Wealth is not required to deliver a
balance sheet along with this Disclosure Brochure as the Advisor does not collect advance fees of $1,200 or more
for services to be performed six months or more in the future.
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6263 North Scottsdale Road, Suite 265, Scottsdale, AZ 85250
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Privacy Policy
Effective: March 21, 2025
Our Commitment to You
Balboa Wealth Partners, Inc. (“Balboa Wealth” or the “Advisor”) is committed to safeguarding the use of personal
information of our Clients (also referred to as “you” and “your”) that we obtain as your Investment Advisor, as
described here in our Privacy Policy (“Policy”).
Our relationship with you is our most important asset. We understand that you have entrusted us with your private
information, and we do everything that we can to maintain that trust. Balboa Wealth (also referred to as "we", "our"
and "us”) protects the security and confidentiality of the personal information we have and implements controls to
ensure that such information is used for proper business purposes in connection with the management or servicing
of our relationship with you.
Balboa Wealth does not sell your non-public personal information to anyone. Nor do we provide such information to
others except for discrete and reasonable business purposes in connection with the servicing and management of
our relationship with you, as discussed below. Details of our approach to privacy and how your personal non-public
information is collected and used are set forth in this Policy.
Why you need to know?
Registered Investment Advisors (“RIAs”) must share some of your personal information in the course of servicing
your account. Federal and State laws give you the right to limit some of this sharing and require RIAs to disclose
how we collect, share, and protect your personal information.
What information do we collect from you?
Driver’s license number
Date of birth
Social security or taxpayer identification number Assets and liabilities
Name, address and phone number[s]
Income and expenses
E-mail address[es]
Investment activity
Account information (including other institutions)
Investment experience and goals
Employer name
Employer address
Job title
Employee phone number[s]
What Information do we collect from other sources?
Custody, brokerage and advisory agreements
Other advisory agreements and legal documents
Account applications and forms
Investment questionnaires and suitability
documents
Transactional information with us or others
Other information needed to service account
How do we protect your information?
To safeguard your personal information from unauthorized access and use we maintain physical, procedural and
electronic security measures. These include such safeguards as secure passwords, encrypted file storage and a
secure office environment. Our technology vendors provide security and access control over personal information
and have policies over the transmission of data. Our associates are trained on their responsibilities to protect
Client’s personal information.
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We require third parties that assist in providing our services to you to protect the personal information they receive
from us.
How do we share your information?
An RIA shares Client personal information to effectively implement its services. In the section below, we list some
reasons we may share your personal information.
Basis For Sharing
Do we share?
Can you limit?
Yes
No
Servicing our Clients
We may share non-public personal information with non-affiliated third parties
(such as administrators, brokers, custodians, regulators, credit agencies, other
financial institutions) as necessary for us to provide agreed upon services to you,
consistent with applicable law, including but not limited to: processing
transactions; general account maintenance; responding to regulators or legal
investigations; and credit reporting.
Balboa Wealth shares Client information with Willow Cove due to the oversight
each broker-dealer has over certain Supervised Persons of the Advisor. You
may also contact us at any time for a copy of these broker-dealer’s Privacy
Policy.
No
Not Shared
Marketing Purposes
Balboa Wealth does not disclose, and does not intend to disclose, personal
information with non-affiliated third parties to offer you services. Certain laws
may give us the right to share your personal information with financial institutions
where you are a customer and where Balboa Wealth or the client has a formal
agreement with the financial institution. We will only share information for
purposes of servicing your accounts, not for marketing purposes.
Yes
Yes
Authorized Users
Your non-public personal information may be disclosed to you and persons that
we believe to be your authorized agent[s] or representative[s].
No
Not Shared
Information About Former Clients
Balboa Wealth does not disclose and does not intend to disclose, non-public
personal information to non-affiliated third parties with respect to persons who
are no longer our Clients.
State-specific Regulations
California
In response to a California law, to be conservative, we assume accounts with California addresses do not want us to
disclose personal information about you to non-affiliated third parties, except as permitted by California law. We also limit
the sharing of personal information about you with our affiliates to ensure compliance with California privacy laws.
Massachusetts
In response to Massachusetts law, the Client must “opt-in” to share non-public personal information with non-affiliated
third parties before any personal information is disclosed. Client opt-in is obtained through the Client’s execution of
authorization forms provided by the third parties, by executing an Information Sharing Authorization Form, or by other
written consent by the Client, as appropriate and consistent with applicable laws and regulations.
Changes to our Privacy Policy
We will send you a copy of this Policy annually for as long as you maintain an ongoing relationship with us.
Periodically we may revise this Policy and will provide you with a revised Policy if the changes materially alter the
previous Privacy Policy. We will not, however, revise our Privacy Policy to permit the sharing of non-public personal
information other than as described in this notice unless we first notify you and provide you with an opportunity to
prevent the information sharing.
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6263 North Scottsdale Road, Suite 265, Scottsdale, AZ 85250
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Any Questions?
You may ask questions or voice any concerns, as well as obtain a copy of our current Privacy Policy by contacting
the Advisor at 949-445-1465.
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