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LOGO WILL DISPLAY NAME OF
BROCHURE
Part 2A of Form ADV: Firm Brochure
1601 South Mo Pac Expressway, Suite 125D
Austin, TX 78746
Telephone: (512) 610-6930
Email: info@maslow-wealth.com
Web Address:www.maslow-wealth.com
March 19, 2025
This Brochure provides information about the qualifications and business practices of Maslow Wealth Advisors.
If you have any questions about the contents of this brochure, please contact us at (512) 610-6930 or
contact@maslow-wealth.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 Maslow Wealth Advisors is also available on the SEC's website at
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov. You can search this site by a unique identifying number, known as a CRD number.
Our firm's CRD number is 107722.
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Item 2 Material Changes
This Firm Brochure provides you with a summary of Maslow Wealth Advisors advisory services and fees,
professionals, certain business practices and policies, as well as actual or potential conflicts of interest, among
other things. This Item is used to provide our clients with a summary of new and/or updated information; we will
inform of the revision(s) based on the nature of the information as follows:
1. Annual Update: We are required to update certain information at least annually, within 90 days of our
firm's fiscal year end (FYE) of December 31. We will provide you with either a summary of the revised
information with an offer to deliver the full revised Brochure within 120 days of our FYE or we will
provide you with our revised Brochure that will include a summary of those changes in this Item.
2. Material Changes: Should a material change in our operations occur, depending on its nature we will
promptly communicate this change to clients (and it will be summarized in this Item). "Material changes"
requiring prompt notification will include changes of ownership or control, location, disciplinary
proceedings, significant changes to our advisory services or advisory affiliates and any information that
is critical to a client's full understanding of who we are, how to find us, and how we do business.
Since our last annual updating amendment on March 5, 2024 Alfred F. Frey III is a partner of the firm. We have
established a satellite feeder fund for accredited investors known as the Maslow Income Fund. Angela Smith is
now the Chief Compliance Officer.
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Item 3 Table Of Contents
Item 1 Cover Page
Item 2 Material Changes
Item 3 Table Of Contents
Item 4 Advisory Business
Item 5 Fees and Compensation
Item 6 Performance Based Fees and Side Management
Item 7 Types of Clients
Item 8 Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss
Item 9 Disciplinary Information
Item 10 Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
Item 11 Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal Trading
Item 12 Brokerage Practices
Item 13 Review of Accounts
Item 14 Client Referrals and Other Compensation
Item 15 Custody
Item 16 Investment Discretion
Item 17 Voting Client Securities
Item 18 Financial Information
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Item 4 Advisory Business
Maslow Wealth Advisors ("MWA") is a SEC-registered investment adviser with its principal place of business
located in Texas. MWA (formerly Durbin Bennett Peterson Private Wealth Management, LLC) began
conducting business in 2001.
MWA offers the following advisory services to our clients:
1. INVESTMENT SUPERVISORY SERVICES - INDIVIDUAL PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT
provides advice to a client regarding the investment of client funds based on the individual needs of the client.
We provide discretionary and non-discretionary asset management services and investment consulting
services to high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, foundations, endowments and other related entities. We
manage portfolios of financial assets for clients that may include but is not limited to equities and fixed income
securities, mutual funds, exchange traded funds, separate accounts, and private funds, including hedge funds,
private equity investments and limited partnerships. These private funds will generally be managed by third--
party, professional portfolio managers ("Money Managers").
MWA's portfolio management services are tailored to the individual needs and particular circumstances of the
client. Through personal consultations, we typically develop a personalized, documented Investment Policy
Statement (IPS). The IPS articulates the client's investment objectives, time horizons, risk tolerance, liquidity
needs, and other considerations important to managing the client's assets. We provide portfolio management
services in the context of the client's overall wealth and financial situation, including outside accounts that are
not managed by . The client's portfolio is implemented and managed by the criteria defined in the IPS.
Clients may impose reasonable restrictions on investing in certain securities, types of securities, or industry
sectors. Clients will retain individual ownership of all securities.
INVESTMENT PHILOSOPHY
Overview
MWA constructs globally diversified portfolios to help generate long term appreciation while weathering
changing market conditions. strategically and tactically constructs portfolios according to our clients'
Investment Policy Statement, which outlines their needs, goals, and risk tolerances. The investment philosophy
and process are continuously scrutinized by the firm's internal investment committee and research staff.
Through rigorous due diligence, MWA endeavors to provide access to proven and progressive investment
management approaches and strategies for our clients.
Core Tenets
Markets are efficient over the long term, however, over the short term, MWA believes that markets can be
irrational or inefficient. Due to this belief, MWA constructs portfolios that have more passive "core" and more
active "satellite" components. The balance between core/satellite is determined through a series of suitability
discussions between the client and the Advisor .
MWA believes that rebalancing is one of the keys to long-term portfolio performance. Rebalancing forces a
client to trim asset classes that have performed well and reallocate those dollars into asset classes that have
underperformed on a relative basis. Ultimately, this employs a sell high and buy low strategy. Rebalancing also
helps to keep the overall risk, as measured by standard deviation, within a specific band.
Rebalancing is performed as needed and is reviewed no less than quarterly. MWA adheres to predetermined
tolerance ranges for various assets classes. Observing tolerance ranges for rebalancing decisions helps to
limit transactions costs as well as capital gain generation within client portfolios.
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MWA believes that net return (net of trading fees, market slippage, and taxes) rather than gross return is a
more accurate representation of the performance our clients care most about. As such, when trades are
performed in client accounts, we look to capture losses when possible, but if not, long term gains are
preferable over short term gains. Additionally, when we construct client portfolios, we look to locate tax dis--
advantaged assets (income strategies) within tax deferred accounts (IRAs) to reduce any tax impacts.
Portfolio Implementation
MWA utilizes an allocation model that segments assets into three primary asset classes: Traditional Equities,
Traditional Fixed Income, and Satellites (Alternatives). Those three primary asset classes further break down
into more specific sub asset classes, including: traditional fixed income, traditional equities, real assets (i.e.,
private real estate and natural resources), and alternatives (i.e., private equity, equity alternatives, and fixed
income alternatives). Each asset class provides specific beneficial characteristics to a client portfolio.
Traditional Fixed income includes both domestic and international/emerging market long- only bonds, as well
as sovereign and corporate debt. This asset class is added as a risk mitigation and income generation
strategy. This asset class can be thought of as deflation hedge and tends to have low to moderate volatility.
Traditional Equities includes public and private equity of domestic and international/emerging market
companies. This asset class adds long-term appreciation with the potential of income generation. Equities
have historically captured the return associated with general global economic growth. This asset class tends to
have high volatility.
Real Assets include both public and private investments that tend to have physical assets represented as the
underlying investment. Examples would include private real estate, commodities, and energy. This asset class
can be thought of as an inflation hedge along with the potential for income generation. Real Assets tend to
have moderate to high volatility characteristics.
Alternatives include those strategies that do not logically fit into the previous asset classes. Examples would
include global macro, event strategies, currency, and volatility. These strategies are used with the premise that
they have little to no market correlation and can help provide some protection in volatile markets. This asset
class tends to have low to moderate volatility characteristics.
Beyond the two primary asset classes and subsequent sub-asset classes, takes into account two additional
factors: liquidity and domicile. Liquidity is the understanding of how quickly a client's portfolio can be liquidated
in times of market stress. We believe that allocations to semi-liquid and illiquid assets can be beneficial for
certain clients, but we also believe that having too much in illiquid assets can present other risks to clients.
Domicile is the understanding of where a client portfolio is allocated globally. maintains relative balance
between investments made domestically versus internationally.
2. SELECTION AND MONITORING SERVICES
MWA provides several advisory services separately or in combination. Our Selection and Monitoring Services
are comprised of three distinct services. Clients may choose to use any or all of these services.
Investment Policy Statement Preparation (hereinafter referred to as IPS):
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We will meet with the client (in person, video, or over the telephone) to determine the client's investment needs
and goals. We will then prepare a written IPS stating those needs and goals and encompassing a policy under
which these goals are to be achieved. The IPS will also list the criteria for selection of investment vehicles and
the procedures and timing interval for monitoring of investment performance.
• Selection of Investment Vehicles:
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We will review various investments, consisting of mutual funds and ETFs (both index and managed; separate
accounts and private funds if appropriate) to determine which of these investments are appropriate to
implement the client's IPS. The number of investments to be recommended will be determined by the client,
based on the IPS.
Monitoring of Investment Performance:
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For clients that engage us for performance monitoring, client investments will be monitored continuously based
on the procedures and timing intervals delineated in the IPS. Although we will not be involved in any way in the
purchase or sale of these investments, we will supervise the client's portfolio and make recommendations to
the client as market factors and the client's needs dictate.
3. INVESTMENT ADVISEMENT SERVICES
Adviser will provide ongoing access to the firm's investment committee for basic investment analysis. For an
additional project fee (to be negotiated based on an estimated time commitment), the firm will also provide
project- or investment-specific detailed analysis.
Adviser also provides Client with a login for its portfolio accounting software and where applicable to its
financial planning software where Client can view account values and performance data on-demand for the
period (or from the opening of the Account(s)). Client can elect to review their accounts, including their outside
accounts, in a consolidated format. If requested by Client, Advisor will make available quarterly reports either
via email or by hardcopy mail.
Adviser will provide ongoing access to private deals and investment opportunities that are presented to the
firm. The firm reserves the right to limit or restrict the amount of the investment based on sizing estimates by
the investment committee for the firm's managed assets.
4. STRATEGIC WEALTH PLANNING
We provide financial planning services which service includes a general review of a client's financial matters,
including retirement needs, cash flow, investments, insurance, and tax matters. Generally, the SWP is
designed to be a financial model to assist the client in making current and future financial decisions to achieve
or maintain financial independence.
A SWP may help the client in one or more of the following: (i) determining accumulation of assets needed for
retirement, (ii) developing current and future spending budgets, (iii) quantifying and planning for educational
funding or other significant life events, (iv) identifying insurance or risk management needs, (v) determining a
general investment allocation needed to meet financial objectives, (vi) identifying estate planning needs, and
(vii) addressing other related financial issues. Specific recommendations may be developed based on this
planning. Should the client choose to implement the recommendations contained in the plan, we suggest the
client work closely with his/her attorney, accountant, insurance agent, and/or financial consultant.
Implementation of the SWP recommendations is entirely at the client's discretion.
Clients may elect to add more advanced-planning services that may include additional estate planning or tax
planning services, asset management, 401k management, retirement plan advisory services, and/or any of the
other advisory services offered by the Advisor. With these services, clients have the option of receiving
financial planning services for a bundled fee, which could include the development of comprehensive estate
planning documents (trusts, wills, power of attorneys, advance medical directives, etc.) prepared by an
attorney with whom the Advisor has a relationship, advanced tax planning including preparation of tax returns
by an accountant associated with a firm affiliated with the Advisor, or other advanced financial planning
services. Services may also include asset management, 401k plan management, retirement plan advisory
services, among other things. Each service selected by a client will be specified in the Investment Services
Agreement a client signs with our firm. Clients engage affiliated and unaffiliated service providers separately
and in their sole discretion.
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The SWP may be used as a dynamic model and updated periodically. The scope and term of the planning are
agreed upon in advance with the client.
5. IRA ROLLOVER CONSIDERATIONS
As part of our investment advisory services to you, MWA may recommend that you withdraw the assets from
your employer's retirement plan and roll the assets over to an individual retirement account (IRA) that will
manage on your behalf. If you elect to roll the assets to an IRA that is subject to our management, will charge
you an asset-based fee as set forth in the agreement you executed with the firm. This practice presents a
conflict of interest because persons providing investment advice on behalf of have an incentive to recommend
a rollover to you for the purpose of generating fee-based compensation rather than solely based on your
needs. You are under no obligation, contractually or otherwise, to complete the rollover. Moreover, if you do
complete the rollover, you are under no obligation to have the assets in an IRA managed by Maslow Wealth.
6. CONSULTING SERVICES
Clients can also receive investment advice on a specific item. This may include advice on an isolated area(s)
of concern such as estate planning, retirement planning, risk management, or any other particular topic. We
also provide specific consultation and administrative services regarding investment and financial concerns of
the client.
Consulting recommendations are not limited to any specific product or service offered by a broker dealer or
insurance company. All recommendations are of a generic nature.
In certain limited situations as the client's needs dictate, we may also develop and implement hedging
transactions or other unique investment strategies on assets held in a client's portfolio.
7. SUB ADVISORY SERVICES
Under an Investment Sub-Advisory Agreement dated August 1, 2012, between ("Subadvisor") and SALI Fund
Management, LLC ("Investment Advisor"), Investment Advisor appointed Subadvisor to act as an investment
sub-advisor to the Zilker Diversified Insurance Dedicated Fund Series Interests of the SALI Multi-Series Fund,
L.P. (the "Fund"). The Fund is an interest in the SALI Multi-Series Fund, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership
("Partnership"). Pursuant to the Sub-Advisory Agreement, Subadvisor is responsible for: conducting initial and
ongoing due diligence on the underlying funds, managers, and investment strategies; monitoring the
performance of all underlying investments and making changes to the investments, including allocations, as
necessary; providing an investment mandate, which describes the investment style, and details of the potential
risks associated with investments in the Fund; assisting the Investment Advisor in the creation of marketing
materials and, as appropriate, providing periodic client service communication, typically a narrative on past
performance and outlook on future directions.
The Partnership's General Partner, SALI Fund Partners, LLC (the "General Partner"), exercises ultimate
authority over the Partnership and is responsible for its day-to-day operations. Investments in the Partnership
are available only to insurance company investors on behalf of certain of their segregated separate accounts
for owners of variable life insurance and variable annuity contracts.
Under an Investment Sub-Advisory Agreement dated 11/15/2023, between ("Sub Advisor") and Spearhead
Administrative Services, L.P. ("Investment Advisor"), Investment Advisor appointed Subadvisor to act as an
investment sub-advisor to the Services that relate to Zilker I & II. Both Zilker I & II are managed by Spearhead
Administrative Services in the same way that Zilker Diversified is managed by SALI.
The series supplement to the Confidential Private Offering Memorandum of the Zilker Series I and Zilker Series
II interests of the Spearhead Administrative Services, L.P. provides a description of the fees to be charged.
Spearhead Administrative Services, LLC will charge a fee to the fund and then pay a portion of that fee to
MWA for its investment sub advisory services. MWA will not charge its clients a fee for assets invested in this
fund.
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MWA/MIB Feeder Fund Services
Under an Investment Sub-Advisory Agreement between MWA Advisors, LLC ("Subadvisor") and PPB MIB
Mgt, LLC ("Investment Advisor"), the Investment Advisor has appointed MWA to act as an investment sub-
advisor to the Maslow Income Bridge(MIB) Fund, a pooled investment vehicle designed to provide clients
access to private lending opportunities. The MIB Fund is structured as a limited partnership, with PPB MIB
Mgt, LLC serving as the General Partner and MWA acting as a Limited Partner.
Pursuant to the Sub-Advisory Agreement, MWA is responsible for:
• Assisting in the management of the pooled assets within the fund;
• Conducting initial and ongoing due diligence on private lending opportunities;
• Monitoring the performance of the fund's investments and making recommendations as necessary;
• Providing an investment mandate outlining the investment strategy and associated risks; and
• Assisting the Investment Advisor in client communications, including periodic updates on fund
performance and investment outlook.
PPB MIB Mgt, LLC, as the General Partner, exercises ultimate authority over the fund and is responsible for its
day-to-day operations, including administrative and compliance-related functions. PPB MIB Mgt, LLC will
charge an administrative fee to the fund, which is structured to decrease as assets under management in the
fund grow.
MWA will not charge its clients an additional fee for investments in the MIB Fund. Instead, assets invested in
the fund will be included as part of the client's overall assets under management ("AUM") fee with MWA.
Investments in the MIB Fund are subject to various risks, including but not limited to liquidity constraints,
borrower default risks, and overall market conditions. Clients should carefully evaluate their investment
objectives and risk tolerance before investing.
8. Independent Manager Services
MWA may select or recommend a third party investment manager (the "Independent Managers") to actively
manage a portion of a client's assets. Independent Managers may provide advice to our clients either through
a separately managed account over which the Independent Manager is granted discretion by the firm or the
client (the "SMAs"), or through model portfolios developed by an Independent Manager that either the firm or
its clients select (the "Models"). Independent Managers are engaged either through an agreement between the
firm and the Independent Manager, or in a separate written agreement between the Independent Manager and
the client, which is in addition to the agreement entered into between the client and . will serve as the client's
primary advisor, assisting and advising the client in establishing investment objectives for the account(s), the
selection of the Independent Manager(s), defining any client investment restrictions and other support with
respect to the account[s]. The Independent Manager(s)will have responsibility for the day-to-day discretionary
management of the investments in the account(s) and will manage the account(s) consistent with the stated
mandates of the Models.
The Independent Manager may assume responsibility for fee billing, and fees are generally billed separately
from fees charged by . will not receive different levels of compensation or any additional fees depending on the
Independent Manager selected.
AMOUNT OF MANAGED ASSETS
As of December 31, 2024, we were actively managing $1,770,229,879 of clients' assets on a discretionary
basis and $295,133,647 of clients' assets on a non-discretionary basis.
Item 5 Fees and Compensation
INVESTMENT SUPERVISORY SERVICES - INDIVIDUAL PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT
The annualized fee for clients will be charged as a percentage of assets under management, according to the
following schedule:
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Assets Under Management Annual Fee
1.00%
First $1,000,000
$1,000,001 to $5,000,000
0.75%
$5,000,001 to $10,000,000 0.50%
$10,000,001 to $25,000,000 0.35%
0.20%
Over $25,000,000
A minimum of $1,000,000 of assets under management is required for this service. This account size may be
negotiable under certain circumstances. MWA may group certain related client accounts for the purposes of
achieving the minimum account size and determining the annualized fee.
Clients will be billed in advance at the beginning of each calendar quarter based upon the value (market value,
or fair market value in the absence of market value, plus any credit balance in the event of a margin balance),
of the client's account at the end of the previous quarter. Our firm directly debits our advisory fee from client
accounts. Clients will receive a copy of the quarterly invoice.
If we utilize the services of a manager and/or Independent Manager, clients will also pay those parties'
separate fees, either under the Client Agreement or the Provider Agreement. Our fee is in addition to the fees
charged by selected managers and/or Independent Managers. When evaluating the advisory services being
provided, clients should review the manager's or Independent Manager's disclosure document to fully
understand the total amount of fees to be paid. Additional fees will have a direct effect on net investment
performance.
Limited Negotiability of Advisory Fees: Although we have established the aforementioned fee schedule(s),
we retain the discretion to negotiate alternative fees on a client-by-client basis. Client facts, circumstances and
needs will be considered in determining the fee schedule. These include the complexity of the client, assets to
be placed under management, anticipated future additional assets, related accounts, portfolio style, account
composition, reports, among other factors. The specific annual fee schedule will be identified in the contract
between the adviser and each client. We may group certain related client accounts for the purposes of
achieving the minimum account size requirements and determining the annualized fee.
Discounts may be offered to family members and friends of associated persons of our firm.
INVESTMENT ADVISEMENT SERVICES
Under this agreement, Adviser provides the following services for fees rendered:
Investment performance monitoring and reporting
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• Access to investment team for basic outside investment analysis
Fee Structure (based on market value of portfolio):
Portfolio Value Fees
First $10 million .20%
Next $10 million .15%
Above $20 million .10%
SELECTION and MONITORING SERVICES - CONSULTING SERVICES FEES
MWA's Selection and Monitoring Services and Consulting Services fees will be billed at an hourly rate ranging
from $125 to $350 per hour, depending upon the personnel used. Alternatively, clients can choose to use a flat
rate of between $3,000-$5,000/quarter instead of an hourly rate. The fees will be determined based on the
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nature of the services being provided and the complexity of each client's circumstances. All fees are agreed
upon prior to entering into a contract with any client and will be due as incurred. Typically, consulting services
require at least a six-month commitment.
As discussed in Item 4 of this Brochure, our firm may develop and implement hedging transactions or other
unique investment strategies on assets held in a client's portfolio. The fee for these additional services would
typically be a flat fee based on asset values negotiated with the client as appropriate.
STRATEGIC WEALTH PLANNING FEES
If a client utilizes our Investment Supervisory Services, then no additional fee will be charged for our Strategic
Wealth Planning services. If they do not utilize our Investment Supervisory Services, then the fee will be
charged as a fixed fee, typically ranging from $5,000 to $40,000 depending on the nature of the services
provided and the complexity of each client's circumstances. All fees are agreed upon prior to entering into a
contract with any client. The fee will be charged to the client in advance or on an agreed upon schedule.
SUBADVISORY SERVICES FEES
Refer to the series supplement to the Confidential Private Offering Memorandum of the Zilker Diversified
Insurance Dedicated Fund Series Interests of the SALI Multi-Series Fund, L.P. for a description of the fees to
be charged. SALI Fund Management, LLC will charge a fee to the fund and then pay a portion of that fee to
MWA for its investment sub advisory services. MWA will not charge its clients a fee for assets invested in this
fund.
Refer to the series supplement to the Confidential Private Offering Memorandum of the Zilker Series I and
Zilker Series II Interests of the Spearhead Administrative Services, L.P. for a description of the fees to be
charged. Spearhead Administrative Services, LLC will charge a fee to the fund and then pay a portion of that
fee to MWA for its investment sub advisory services. MWA will not charge its clients a fee for assets invested
in this fund.
PRIVATE FUND ADVISORY SERVICES FEES
Refer to the series supplement to the Confidential Private Offering Memorandum of the Zilker Multi Strategies
Insurance Dedicated Fund, LP for a complete description of the fees to be charged.
Maslow Income Bridge Fund (FF)
MWA is the subadvisor for FF which acts as a conduit or "feeder" fund to provide Clients the opportunity to
invest in the interests of MIB, a fund which invests in income generative strategies. Investments in MIB are
subject to an admin fee from the general partner and this is incorporated into the AUM fee.
GENERAL INFORMATION ON FEES
Termination of the Advisory Relationship: A client agreement may be cancelled at any time, by either party,
for any reason upon receiptof 30 days' written notice. As disclosed above, certain fees are paid in advance of
services provided. Upon termination of any reimbursement of fees, we will pro rate the reimbursement
according to the number of days remaining in the billing period.
Mutual Fund Fees: All fees paid to MWA for investment advisory services are separate and distinct from the
fees and expenses charged by mutual funds and/or ETFs to their shareholders. These fees and expenses are
described in each fund's prospectus. These fees will generally include a management fee, other fund
expenses, and a possible distribution fee. If the fund also imposes sales charges, a client may pay an initial or
deferred sales charge. 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.
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Accordingly, the client should review both the fees charged by the funds and our fees to fully understand the
total amount of fees to be paid by the client and to thereby evaluate the advisory services being provided.
Separately Managed Account Fees: Clients with separately managed accounts may be charged various fees in
addition to the advisory fee charged by our firm. Such fees may include the investment advisory fees of the
independent managers, which may be charged as part of a wrap fee arrangement. In a wrap fee arrangement,
clients pay a single fee for advisory, brokerage and custodial services. Client's portfolio transactions may be
executed without commission charge in a wrap fee arrangement. In evaluating such an arrangement, the client
should also consider that, depending upon the level of the wrap fee charged by the broker-dealer, the amount
of portfolio activity in the client's account, and other factors, the wrap fee may or may not exceed the aggregate
cost of such services if they were to be provided separately. We will review with clients any separate program
fees that may be charged to clients.
Additional Fees and Expenses: In addition to our advisory fees, clients are also responsible for the fees and
expenses charged by custodians and imposed by broker- dealers, including, but not limited to, any transaction
charges imposed by a broker dealer with which an independent investment manager effects transaction for the
client's account(s). Please refer to the "Brokerage Practices" section (Item 12) of this Form ADV for additional
information.
Grandfathering of Minimum Account Requirements: Pre-existing advisory clients are subject to MWA's
minimum account requirements and advisory fees in effect at the time the client entered into the advisory
relationship. Therefore, our firm's minimum account requirements will differ among clients.
ERISA Accounts: MWA 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, MWA 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, or conversely,
investment advice about products for which our firm and/or our related persons receive commissions or 12b-1
fees, however, only when such fees are used to offset MWA's advisory fees.
Advisory Fees in General: Clients should note that similar advisory services may (or may not) be available
from other registered (or unregistered) investment advisers for similar or lower fees.
Limited Prepayment of Fees: Under no circumstances do we require or solicit payment of fees in excess of
$1,200 more than six months in advance of services rendered.
Item 6 Performance Based Fees and Side Management
Refer to the series supplement to the Confidential Private Offering Memorandum of the Zilker Multi-Strategies
Insurance Dedicated Fund, LP for a complete description of the performance fees to be charged.
Item 7 Types of Clients
MWA provides advisory services to the following types of clients:
Individuals, including high net worth individuals.
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• Pension and profit-sharing plans (other than plan participants)
• Charitable organizations
• Corporations or other businesses not listed above
• Other investment advisers
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As previously disclosed in Item 5, our firm has established certain initial minimum account requirements, based
on the nature of the service(s) being provided. For a more detailed understanding of those requirements,
please review the disclosures provided in each applicable service.
Certain Independent Managers may, however, impose more restrictive account requirements and varying
billing practices than MWA. In these instances, we may alter our corresponding account requirements and/or
billing practices to accommodate those of the Independent Managers.
Item 8 Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss
METHODS OF ANALYSIS
MWA has an internal investment committee that is responsible for conducting the due diligence on all
recommended publicly traded and privately placed securities. We utilize Bloomberg and Morningstar Direct
software tools to conduct our investment research and analysis.
Investment Due Diligence
Our investment portfolios will typically be comprised of a combination of financial instruments, which may
include mutual funds, exchange traded funds, separate accounts, and private funds. We select managers that
we believe will contribute to the portfolio's long term capital appreciation under various market conditions.
Investment decisions or recommendations regarding such funds take into account, among other
considerations, the following criteria:
Investment objective and strategy
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• Experience, expertise, and track record
• Fees and expenses
• Personnel and firm structure
• Suitability within a client's portfolio
We perform ongoing due diligence by monitoring the fund's performance, underlying holdings, strategies,
business compliance, firm structure, and other factors that may affect future participation in the fund.
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 objectives, risk tolerance, time horizon, tax
considerations, liquidity needs, and other factors of wealth planning.
Risks: 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.
A risk of mutual fund and/or ETF analysis is that, as in all securities investments, past performance does not
guarantee future results. A manager who has been successful may not be able to replicate that success in the
future. In addition, as we do not control the underlying investments in a fund or ETF, managers of different
funds held by the client may purchase the same security, increasing the risk to the client if that security were to
fall in value. There is also a risk that a manager may deviate from the stated investment mandate or strategy of
the fund or ETF, which could make the holding(s) less suitable for the client's portfolio.
A risk of investing with a third-party manager who has been successful in the past is that he/she may not be
able to replicate that success in the future. In addition, as we do not control the underlying investments in a
third-party manager's portfolio, there is also a risk that a manager may deviate from the stated investment
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mandate or strategy of the portfolio, making it a less suitable investment for our clients. Moreover, as we do not
control the manager's daily business and compliance operations, we may be unaware of the lack of internal
controls necessary to prevent business, regulatory or reputational deficiencies.
INVESTMENT STRATEGIES
MWA takes a top-down approach to building each portfolio, positioning clients according to their customized
Investment Policy Statement. Within the policy allocation, we strategically and tactically shift asset allocations
according to opportunities and client preference in an attempt to enhance return and/or mitigate risk.
Our asset allocation recommendations and decisions are principally based on the client's risk/return profile. We
evaluate which investment strategy is most appropriate, based on client specific factors such as the client's
investment objectives, risk tolerance, and other client-specific considerations.
In addition, certain financial market conditions and/or macroeconomic events are monitored to determine
potential risks and opportunities that may be gained through tactical allocation shifts. These tactical shifts aim
to manage risk while capturing market opportunities and may move within the upper and lower allocation limits
for each asset as agreed upon in the client's Investment Policy Statement.
Once the investment policy for a client is agreed upon, we implement the portfolio by investing in a
combination of mutual funds and exchange traded funds. When appropriate, other vehicles such as
partnerships, separately managed accounts, hedge funds, private equity, structured products, and
commodities may also be utilized. As an independent and objective entity, we incorporate strategies that suit
clients' needs and select investments from the universe at large emphasizing diversification, risk management,
cost containment, and tax efficiency.
Risks: Securities investments are not guaranteed as past performance is not indicative of future returns, and
you may lose money on your investments. Securities prices can move up or down along with the overall
market regardless of economic and financial factors considered. 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.
We ask clients to work with us to help us understand their risk tolerance.
Item 9 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.
Our firm and our management personnel have no reportable disciplinary events to disclose.
Item 10 Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
MWA has entered into relationships with an unaffiliated third parties: SALI Fund Management, LLC and and
PPB MIB Mgt, LLC.
Under these agreements, MWA serves as an investment subadvisor to the Zilker Diversifed Insurance
Dedicated Fund Series Interests of the SALI Multi-Series Fund, L.P. and the Maslow Income Bridge Fund As
appropriate, we may recommend these funds to our clients as one among several investment vehicles. Any
client assets invested in this fund will be excluded from the computation of MWA's advisory fee. Please refer to
the Subadvisory Services section in Item 4 (Advisory Business) of this Form ADV for additional information.
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Although MWA serves as the Investment Manager to the Zilker Multi-Strategies Insurance Dedicated Fund, it
does not provide any other services and is not involved in any other business activities, it does have related
companies engaged in other activities and some of the firm's management personnel work for the related
companies.
The General Partner and the Investment Manager are separate, but affiliated companies as the members and
manager of the General Partner are the principal owners and/or key employees and principals of the
Investment Manager. The duties and responsibilities of the General Partner and Investment Manager as
described in the Partnership Agreement, the Memorandum and this Series Supplement may give rise to
situations in which there is a conflict of interest between the General Partner and the Investment Manager.
The Investment Manager also serves as a sub-adviser to another insurance dedicated fund that is managed
according to a different investment strategy and that has an unaffiliated registered investment adviser that has
the ultimate authority to manage the investments of that fund. Although there are no current circumstances that
create a conflict of interest as a result of the responsibilities and activities of the Investment Manager relating to
that other insurance dedicated fund, it is possible that a conflict of interest could arise in the future.
Item 11 Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and
Personal Trading
CODE OF ETHICS AND PERSONAL TRADING
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.
MWA 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.
MWA's Code of Ethics further includes the firm's policy prohibiting the use of material non- public information.
While we do not believe that we have any particular access to non- public information, all employees are
reminded that such information may not be used in a personal or professional capacity.
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 contact@maslow-wealth.com or by calling us at (512) 610-6930.
MWA and individuals associated with our firm are prohibited from engaging in principal transactions and
agency cross transactions.
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.
PARTICIPATION OR INTEREST IN CLIENT TRANSACTIONS
Our firm and/or individuals associated with our firm may buy or sell for their personal accounts securities
identical to or different from those recommended to our clients. In addition, any related person(s) may have an
interest or position in a certain security(ies) which may also be recommended to a client.
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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, thereby preventing such employee(s) from
benefiting from transactions placed on behalf of advisory accounts.
Our firm does not aggregate trades for itself or for any associated person with client block trades.
Item 12 Brokerage Practices
INVESTMENT SUPERVISORY SERVICES - INDIVIDUAL PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT
As our firm does not have the discretionary authority to determine the broker-dealer to be used or the
commission rates to be paid, the client must direct MWA to the broker-dealer to be used and MWA can assist
clients with their choice of broker-dealer.
MWA recommends that clients direct us to place trades through the Schwab Advisor Services division of
Charles Schwab & Co. ("Schwab") or Fidelity Investments ("Fidelity). We have evaluated Schwab and Fidelity
and believe that either will provide our clients with a blend of execution services, commission costs and
professionalism that will assist our firm in meeting our fiduciary obligations to clients.
We reserve the right to decline acceptance of any client account for which the client directs the use of a broker
other than Schwab or Fidelity if we believe that this choice would hinder our fiduciary duty to the client and/or
our ability to service the account. In directing the use of Schwab or Fidelity, it should be understood that MWA
will not have authority to negotiate commissions or to necessarily obtain volume discounts, and best execution
may not be achieved. In addition, a disparity in commission charges may exist between the commissions
charged to the client and those charged to other clients (who may direct the use of another broker).
Clients should note, while MWA has a reasonable belief that Schwab and Fidelity are able to obtain best
execution and competitive prices, our firm will not be independently seeking best execution price capability
through other brokers. Not all advisers require clients to direct it to use a particular broker-dealer.
In situations where we determine that it is beneficial for a client to invest in fixed income and derivative
securities, we may recommend additional brokers to clients for implementation of these particular transactions.
For clients in need of brokerage or custodial services, and depending on client circumstances and needs, we
may recommend the use of one of several brokers (including, but not limited to Schwab and Fidelity), provided
that such recommendation is consistent with our firm's fiduciary duty to the client. Our clients must evaluate the
broker(s) before opening an account. The factors considered by MWA when making these recommendations
are the broker's ability to provide professional services, our experience with the broker, the broker's reputation,
the broker's quality of execution services and costs of such services, among other factors. Clients are not
under any obligation to effect trades through any recommended broker.
MWA will block trades where appropriate. This blocking of trades permits the trading of aggregate blocks of
securities composed of assets from multiple client accounts, so long as transaction costs are shared equally
and on a pro-rated basis between all accounts included in any such block.
Block trading may allow us to execute equity trades in a timelier, more equitable manner, at an average share
price. MWA's block trading policy and procedures are as follows:
1. Transactions for any client account may not be aggregated for execution if the practice is prohibited by
or inconsistent with the client's advisory agreement with MWA, or our firm's order allocation policy.
2. MWA's traders in concert with the Advisor must determine that the purchase or sale of the particular
security involved is appropriate for the client and consistent with the client's investment objectives and
with any investment guidelines or restrictions applicable to the client's account.
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3. The Advisor must reasonably believe that the order aggregation will benefit and will enable MWA to
seek best execution for each client participating in the aggregated order. This requires a good faith
judgment at the time the order is placed for the execution. It does not mean that the determination
made in advance of the transaction must always prove to have been correct in the light of a "20-20
hindsight" perspective. Best execution includes the duty to seek the best quality of execution, as well as
the best net price.
4. Prior to entry of an aggregated order, a written order ticket must be completed which identifies each
client account participating in the order and the proposed allocation of the order, upon completion, to
those clients.
5. If the order 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 pro rata among the participating client
accounts in accordance with the initial order ticket or other written statement of allocation. However,
adjustments to this pro rata allocation may be made to participating client accounts in accordance with
the initial order ticket or other written statement of allocation. Furthermore, adjustments to this pro rata
allocation may be made to avoid having odd amounts of shares held in any client account, or to avoid
excessive ticket charges in smaller accounts.
6. Generally, each client that participates in the aggregated order must do so at the average price for all
separate transactions made to fill the order and must share in the commissions on a pro rata basis in
proportion to the client's participation. Under the client's agreement with the custodian/broker,
transaction costs may be based on the number of shares traded for each client.
7. If the order will be allocated in a manner other than that stated in the initial statement of allocation, a
written explanation of the change must be provided to and approved by the Chief Compliance Officer
no later than the morning following the execution of the aggregate trade.
8. MWA's client account records separately reflect, for each account in which the aggregated transaction
occurred, the securities which are held by, and bought and sold for, that account.
9. Funds and securities for aggregated orders are clearly identified on MWA's records and to the broker--
dealers or other intermediaries handling the transactions, by the appropriate account numbers for each
participating client.
10.No client or account will be favored over another.
SELECTION AND MONITORING SERVICES
MWA does not implement securities transactions for Selection and Monitoring Service clients. These clients
are responsible for the implementation of securities recommendations. Our firm does not recommend brokers
to Selection and Monitoring Service clients.
STRATEGIC WEALTH PLANNING / CONSULTING SERVICES
Implementation of a Strategic Wealth Plan or Consulting recommendation is entirely at the client's discretion.
Clients will be required to select their own broker-dealers and insurance companies for the implementation of
Strategic Wealth Plan and Consulting recommendations. When consistent with its fiduciary duty, we will
recommend the use of Schwab or Fidelity. Strategic Wealth Planning and Consulting clients may use any
broker- dealer of their choice.
ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION
As disclosed above, MWA generally recommends that clients establish brokerage accounts with the Schwab
Advisor Services division of Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. ("Schwab"), or Fidelity Investments ("Fidelity"), both
FINRA registered broker-dealers and members SIPC, to maintain custody of clients' assets and to effect trades
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for their accounts. Although we recommend that clients establish accounts at Schwab or Fidelity, it is the
client's decision to custody assets with Schwab or Fidelity. MWA is independently owned and operated and not
affiliated with Schwab or Fidelity.
Schwab and Fidelity provide MWA with access to its institutional trading and custody services, which are
typically not available to Schwab or Fidelity retail investors. These services are not contingent upon our firm
committing to Schwab or Fidelity any specific amount of business (assets in custody or trading commissions).
Schwab's and Fidelity's brokerage services include the execution of securities transactions, custody, research,
and access to mutual funds and other investments that are otherwise generally available only to institutional
investors or would require a significantly higher minimum initial investment.
For our client accounts maintained in its custody, Schwab or Fidelity generally does not charge separately for
custody services but is compensated by account holders through commissions and other transaction-related or
asset-based fees for securities trades that are executed or settled through them.
Schwab and Fidelity also make available to our firm other products and services that benefit MWA but may not
directly benefit our clients' accounts. Many of these products and services may be used to service all or some
substantial number of our client accounts, including accounts not maintained at Schwab or Fidelity.
Schwab and Fidelity's products and services that assist us in managing and administering our clients' accounts
include software and other technology that:
1. provide access to client account data (i.e. trade confirmations and account statements);
2. facilitate trade execution and allocate aggregated trade orders for multiple client accounts;
3. provide research, pricing and other market data;
4. facilitate payment of our fees from clients' accounts; and
5. assist with back-office functions, recordkeeping and client reporting.
Schwab and Fidelity also offer other services intended to help us manage and further develop our business
enterprise. These services may include:
1. compliance, legal and business consulting;
2. publications and conferences on practice management and business succession; and
3. access to employee benefits providers, human capital consultants and insurance providers.
Schwab and Fidelity may make available, arrange and/or pay third-party vendors for the types of services
rendered to MWA. Schwab and Fidelity may discount or waive fees it would otherwise charge for some of
these services or pay all or a part of the fees of a third-party providing these services to our firm. Schwab and
Fidelity may also provide other benefits such as educational events or occasional business entertainment of
our personnel. In evaluating whether to recommend or require that clients custody their assets at Schwab or
Fidelity, we may take into account the availability of some of the foregoing products and services and other
arrangements as part of the total mix of factors we consider and not solely on the nature, cost or quality of
custody and brokerage services provided by Schwab or Fidelity, which may create a potential conflict of
interest.
As an investment adviser, MWA has negotiated the commission rates and transaction costs charged by
Schwab and Fidelity to our advisory clients. We have also negotiated with Schwab to provide for certain
research tools that are beneficial to use on behalf of our clients. Our firm receives investment research and
database software from Schwab. Schwab provides these research tools to us based on the total volume of
commissions derived from trades placed in our clients' accounts.
Because these tools are provided to our firm, our clients may potentially pay higher commission costs than
they might otherwise be charged by Schwab if we did not receive them. Because of this arrangement, our firm
believes we should advise you that we have a conflict of interest in recommending Schwab to our clients. We
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believe that the overall benefit of the tools and services to our clients justifies any potentially higher
commission costs. Additionally, the tools and services received benefit all of our clients and are not allocated in
any way to particular client accounts. Each of the tools is used strictly for investment research purposes.
Item 13 Review of Accounts
INVESTMENT SUPERVISORY SERVICES INDIVIDUAL PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT
Investment Management and Subadvisory Services
REVIEWS: While the underlying securities within Individual Portfolio Management Services accounts are
continually monitored, these accounts are reviewed at least quarterly. On a daily basis, we review transactions
and cash flow activities that have occurred within individual accounts. In addition, clients' portfolio asset
allocations are reassessed quarterly. 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.
REPORTS: In addition to the monthly statements and confirmations of transactions that these clients receive
from their respective broker-dealer, MWA provides a quarterly report summarizing account performance,
balances and holdings.
SELECTION and MONITORING SERVICES
REVIEWS: MWA will provide reviews of investment vehicle recommendations at least quarterly. More frequent
reviews may be provided as required by the terms of the plan document or as contracted for by the
client. These accounts are reviewed by any of all of the following: Chief Investment Officer, Investment
Committee, or an Advisor that is also a Registered Investment Advisor within our firm.
REPORTS: MWA will provide these client accounts with reports as contracted for at the inception of the
advisory relationship.
STRATEGIC WEALTH PLANNING SERVICES
REVIEWS: While reviews may occur at different stages depending on the nature and terms of the specific
engagement, typically no formal reviews will be conducted for Strategic Wealth Planning clients unless
otherwise contracted for.
REPORTS: Strategic Wealth Planning clients will receive a completed financial plan. Additional reports will not
typically be provided unless otherwise contracted for.
PRIVATE FUND ADVISORY SERVICES
REVIEWS: While the underlying managers within the Series Funds of the Zilker Insurance Dedicated Fund are
reviewed on a continuous basis, the Series Funds are reviewed at least on a monthly basis by the Chief
Investment Officer and/or Investment Committee.
REPORTS: The fund administrator associated with the Series Funds of the Zilker Insurance Dedicated Fund
sends out monthly investor statements. Upon investor request, MWA will provide any additional compliance or
reporting requirements.
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CONSULTING SERVICES
REVIEWS: While reviews may occur at different stages depending on the nature and terms of the specific
engagement, typically no formal reviews will be conducted for Consulting Services clients unless otherwise
contracted for. Such reviews will be conducted by the client's relationship manager.
REPORTS: These client accounts will receive reports as contracted for at the inception of the advisory
engagement.
Item 14 Client Referrals and Other Compensation
It is MWA's policy not to engage solicitors or to pay related or non-related persons for referring potential clients
to our firm.
It is MWA'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.
The principals of the Adviser and the associated persons of the Adviser may receive compensation for
referring clients to the Adviser. For the conflict of interest in these arrangements refer to Item 10 of this
Brochure. Clients do not pay higher fees for the Advisers' services as a result of any compensation to the
principals or associated persons.
Item 15 Custody
Also, as disclosed in Item 13 of this Brochure, we will send account statements directly to our Investment
Supervisory Services clients, on a quarterly basis, in addition to the periodic statements that clients receive
directly from their custodians. We urge our clients to carefully compare the information provided in these
statements to ensure that all account transactions, holdings and values are correct and current.
Item 16 Investment Discretion
Clients may hire us to provide discretionary asset management services, in which case we place trades in a
client's account without contacting the client prior to each trade to obtain the client's permission.
Our discretionary authority includes the ability to do the following without contacting the client:
• Determine the security to buy or sell; and/or
• Determine the amount of the security to buy or sell
Clients give us discretionary authority when they sign a discretionary agreement with our firm, and may limit
this authority by giving us written instructions. Clients may also change/amend such limitations by providing us
with written instructions.
Should a client elect not to grant us investment discretion over their account, we note that trades in their
accounts will typically be executed after trades in the same securities are placed in discretionary accounts, due
to the time involved in obtaining the requisite client approval. Consequently, these clients may not participate in
blocked trades and there may be a difference in the price paid per share of a given security and the
commission rates paid by these clients as compared to other clients depending, in part, on the type of security
traded.
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INDIVIDUAL PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT
As previously disclosed in Item 4 of this Brochure, we may provide clients access to independent money
management firms through direct access to individual managers or on a separate account basis through a
managed account program. We do not "manage" client portfolios in the traditional sense of the definition,
rather MWA manages the managers of client portfolios within this group. Accordingly, clients in this group grant
us authority to hire and fire the selected asset manager(s) and/or Independent Managers managing client
accounts.
Clients give us this authority when they sign a discretionary agreement with our firm and may limit this authority
by giving us written instructions. Clients may change/amend these limitations by providing us with written
instructions.
Item 17 Voting Client Securities
As a general rule, MWA does not vote proxies for its clients or give advice about how to vote proxies for
securities held in a client's investment account. However, in a few limited cases we may accept this
responsibility upon the client's specific request.
In situations where we have accepted proxy voting responsibility, we will vote proxies in the best interests of
our clients and in accordance with our established policies and procedures. Our firm will retain all proxy voting
books and records for the requisite period of time, including a copy of each proxy statement received, a record
of each vote cast, a copy of any document created by us that was material to making a decision how to vote
proxies, and a copy of each written client request for information on how the adviser voted proxies. If our firm
has a conflict of interest in voting a particular action, we will notify the client of the conflict and request that they
either vote the proxy themselves or retain an independent third-party to cast a vote.
Clients may instruct us to vote proxies according to particular criteria (for example, to always vote with
management, or to vote for or against a proposal to allow a so-called "poison pill" defense against a possible
takeover). These requests must be made in writing. You can also instruct us on how to cast your vote in a
particular proxy contest by contacting us at (512) 610-6930.
Clients may obtain a copy of our complete proxy voting policies and procedures by contacting us by telephone,
Email, or in writing. Clients may request, in writing, information on how proxies for his/her shares were voted. If
any client requests a copy of our complete proxy policies and procedures or how we voted proxies for his/her
account(s), we will promptly provide such information to the client.
We will neither advise nor act on behalf of the client in legal proceedings involving companies whose securities
are held in the client's account(s), including, but not limited to, the filing of "Proofs of Claim" in class action
settlements. If desired, clients may direct us to transmit copies of class action notices to the client or a third
party. Upon such direction, we will make commercially reasonable efforts to forward such notices in a timely
manner.
With respect to ERISA accounts, we will vote proxies unless the plan documents specifically reserve the plan
sponsor's right to vote proxies. To direct us to vote a proxy in a particular manner, clients should contact us by
telephone, Email or in writing.
For accounts where we do not vote proxies, clients maintain exclusive responsibility for: (1) directing the
manner in which proxies solicited by issuers of securities beneficially owned by the client shall be voted, and
(2) making all elections relative to any mergers, acquisitions, tender offers, bankruptcy proceedings or other
type events pertaining to the client's investment assets. Clients are responsible for instructing each custodian
of the assets to forward to the client copies of all proxies and shareholder communications relating to the
client's investment assets.
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We do not offer any consulting assistance regarding proxy issues to clients.
Item 18 Financial Information
MWA has no additional financial circumstances to report.
Under no circumstances do we require or solicit payment of fees in excess of $1,200 per client more than six
months in advance of services rendered. Therefore, we are not required to include a financial statement. DB
has not been the subject of a bankruptcy petition at any time during the past ten years.
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