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Meridian Wealth Partners, LLC
Form ADV Part 2A – Disclosure Brochure
Effective: March 27, 2025
This Form ADV 2A (“Disclosure Brochure”) provides information about the qualifications and business practices
of Meridian Wealth Partners, LLC (“Meridian Wealth” or the “Advisor”). If you have any questions about the
content of this Disclosure Brochure, please contact the Advisor at (610) 272-4700.
Meridian Wealth is a registered investment adviser 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 adviser does not imply any specific level of skill or training.
This Disclosure Brochure provides information about Meridian Wealth to assist you in determining whether to
retain the Advisor.
This Disclosure Brochure provides information regarding the qualifications, business practices, and the advisory
services provided by Meridian Wealth. If you have any questions regarding this Disclosure Brochure, please
contact Brian T. Kohute, the Advisor’s Chief Compliance Officer (the “CCO”), at (610) 272-4700.
Additional information about Meridian 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# 287768.
Meridian Wealth Partners, LLC
367 Eagleview Boulevard, Suite 202 Exton, PA 19341
Phone: (610) 272-4700 * Fax: (610) 272-6785
www.meridianwealthpartners.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 Meridian Wealth. For convenience, the Advisor has combined these documents into a single
disclosure document.
Meridian 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. Meridian Wealth
encourages all current and prospective clients to read this Disclosure Brochure and discuss any questions you
may have with the Advisor.
Material Changes
There have been no material changes to this Disclosure Brochure since the last filing and distribution to clients.
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 Disclosure
Brochure or a Summary of Material Changes shall be provided to each client annually and if a material change
occurs.
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 firm CRD# 287768. You may
also request a copy of the Wrap Fee Program Brochure at any time by contacting the Advisor at (610) 272-4700
or by email at bkohute@meridianwealthpartners.com.
Meridian Wealth Partners, LLC
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367 Eagleview Boulevard, Suite 202 Exton, PA 19341
Phone: (610) 272 4700 * Fax: (610) 272-6785
www.meridianwealthpartners.com
Item 3 – Table of Contents
Item 2 – Material Changes .......................................................................................................................................... 2
Item 3 – Table of Contents ......................................................................................................................................... 3
Item 4 – Advisory Services ........................................................................................................................................ 4
A. Firm Information .......................................................................................................................................... 4
B. Investment Advisory Services ..................................................................................................................... 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 Investment Advisory Services ....................................................................................................... 7
B. Fee Billing ................................................................................................................................................... 8
C. Other Fees and Expenses .......................................................................................................................... 9
D. Advance Payment of Fees and Termination ............................................................................................... 9
E. Compensation for Sales of Securities ....................................................................................................... 10
Item 6 – Performance-Based Fees .......................................................................................................................... 10
Item 7 – Types of Clients .......................................................................................................................................... 10
Item 8 – Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss .............................................................. 10
A. Methods of Analysis .................................................................................................................................. 10
B. Risk of Loss .............................................................................................................................................. 11
Item 9 – Disciplinary Information ............................................................................................................................ 12
Item 10 – Other Financial Activities and Affiliations .............................................................................................. 12
Item 11 – Code of Ethics, Participation in Client Transactions and Personal Trading ...................................... 13
A. Code of Ethics .......................................................................................................................................... 13
B. Personal Trading with Material Interest ..................................................................................................... 13
C. Personal Trading in Same Securities as Clients ....................................................................................... 13
D. Personal Trading at Same Time as Client ................................................................................................ 13
Item 12 – Brokerage Practices ................................................................................................................................. 14
A. Recommendation of Custodian[s] ............................................................................................................. 14
B. Aggregating and Allocating Trades ........................................................................................................... 14
Item 13 – Review of Accounts ................................................................................................................................. 15
A. Frequency of Reviews .............................................................................................................................. 15
B. Causes for Reviews .................................................................................................................................. 15
C. Review Reports ........................................................................................................................................ 15
Item 14 – Client Referrals and Other Compensation ............................................................................................. 15
A. Compensation Received by Meridian Wealth ........................................................................................... 15
B. Compensation for Client Referrals ............................................................................................................ 16
Item 15 – Custody ..................................................................................................................................................... 16
Item 16 – Investment Discretion .............................................................................................................................. 16
Item 17 – Voting Client Securities ........................................................................................................................... 17
Item 18 – Financial Information ............................................................................................................................... 17
Form ADV Part 2B – Brochure Supplement ........................................................................................................... 18
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367 Eagleview Boulevard, Suite 202 Exton, PA 19341
Phone: (610) 272 4700 * Fax: (610) 272-6785
www.meridianwealthpartners.com
Item 4 – Advisory Services
A. Firm Information
Meridian Wealth Partners, LLC (“Meridian Wealth” or the “Advisor”) is a registered investment adviser with the
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). The Advisor is organized as a Limited Liability Company
(“LLC”) under the laws of Pennsylvania. Meridian Wealth was founded in January 2017 and is a wholly owned
subsidiary of Meridian Bank, a Pennsylvania chartered bank with its headquarters at 9 Old Lincoln Highway,
Malvern, PA 19355. Meridian Wealth delivers comprehensive financial planning utilizing the Progression of Wealth
process and investment management services based on the unique needs, goals and objectives of the clients.
B. Investment Advisory Services
Meridian Wealth offers financial planning and investment advisory services to individuals, high net worth
individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations and corporations (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 conflicts
of interest. Meridian 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.
Financial Planning Services
Meridian Wealth will typically provide a variety of financial planning services to individuals and families, pursuant
to a planning engagement letter.. Services are available in several areas of a client’s financial situation, depending
on their goals and objectives.
Generally, such financial planning services will involve preparing a financial plan or rendering a 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. The Advisor has
developed a process entitled, The Progression of Wealth® to deliver its financial planning services.
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. Meridian Wealth may also
refer Clients to an accountant, attorney or other specialist, as appropriate for their unique situation. For certain
financial planning engagements, the Advisor may provide a written summary of Client’s financial situation,
observations, and recommendations. For consulting or ad-hoc engagements, the Advisor may not provide a
written summary.
Financial planning 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
investment 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.
Pension Consulting Services
Meridian Wealth provides pension-consulting services to employee benefit plans, government retirement plans,
and their fiduciaries based upon the needs of the plans. Generally, services include review of the existing plan
design, the investment platform, current fees and costs, assisting in the education of employees, and advice and
fiduciary services. The Advisor may make recommendations to improve any of the previously listed. Meridian
Wealth may also work with third-party administrators as needed and assist in the evaluation of new plan vendors.
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367 Eagleview Boulevard, Suite 202 Exton, PA 19341
Phone: (610) 272 4700 * Fax: (610) 272-6785
www.meridianwealthpartners.com
These services are provided by Meridian 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 Meridian Wealth’s fiduciary status, the specific services
to be rendered and all direct and indirect compensation the Advisor reasonably expects under the engagement.
Investment Management Services
Meridian Wealth provides discretionary investment advisory services for its clients which is be tailored to the
unique needs of the Client. Meridian 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. Meridian Wealth
will then construct a portfolio, consisting primarily of exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”), mutual funds and fixed
income securities to achieve the Client’s investment goals. The Advisor may also engage in options and margin
strategies. Client portfolios will generally be implemented in one of Meridian Wealth’s investment strategies.
Certain legacy Clients may have all or a portion of their accounts invested through a managed accounts
program. Details regarding Managed Accounts Programs are below. 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.
Meridian Wealth’s investment approach is 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. Meridian Wealth will construct, implement and monitor the portfolio to ensure it meets the goals,
objectives, circumstances, and risk tolerance agreed to by the Client. Prior to rendering investment advisory
services, Meridian Wealth will ascertain, in conjunction with the Client, the Client’s financial situation, risk
tolerance, and investment objective[s]. Each Client will have the opportunity to place reasonable restrictions on
the types of investments to be held in their respective portfolio, subject to the acceptance by the Advisor.
Meridian Wealth evaluates and selects assets for inclusion in Client portfolios only after applying Meridian
Wealth’s internal due diligence process. Meridian Wealth may recommend, on occasion, redistributing
investment allocations to diversify the portfolio. Meridian Wealth may recommend specific positions to increase
sector or asset class weightings. The Advisor may recommend employing cash positions over a period of time
instead of immediate investment. Meridian 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
Client, generating cash to meet Client needs, or any risk deemed unacceptable for the Client’s risk tolerance.
At no time will Meridian 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 their designated account[s] at
the Client’s Custodian, pursuant to the Client investment advisory agreement, please see Item 12 – Brokerage
Practices.
Cash Management Services – In certain situations Meridian Wealth will make available to Client’s a Cash
Management option. Where appropriate the Advisor, based on a client’s needs, will recommend a portfolio
consisting of short-term investment vehicles.
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 because of the transaction. No client is under any obligation to roll
over a retirement account to an account managed by the Advisor.
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367 Eagleview Boulevard, Suite 202 Exton, PA 19341
Phone: (610) 272 4700 * Fax: (610) 272-6785
www.meridianwealthpartners.com
Managed Account Programs
For certain legacy Clients, all or a portion of a client’s investment portfolio may be implemented by utilizing one
or more unaffiliated money managers participating in a managed accounts program at the Client's Custodian (the
“Managed Accounts Program”). The Client will enter into an agreement with the Managed Accounts Program and
the participating money manager[s]. The Advisor will assist and advise the Client in establishing investment
objectives for the account[s], the selection of the money manager[s], and defining any restrictions on the
account[s]. Meridian Wealth will continue to provide oversight of the Client’s account[s] and ongoing monitoring
of the activities of the unaffiliated money managers.
These money managers will develop an investment strategy to meet those objectives by identifying appropriate
investments and monitoring such investments. In consideration for such services, the Managed Accounts
Program will charge a program fee (the “asset-based program fee”) that includes the investment advisory fee of
the money manager[s], the administration of the program and trading, clearance and settlement costs. The
Managed Accounts Program will add Meridian Wealth’s investment advisory fee (described below in Item 5) and
will deduct the overall fee from the Client’s account[s], generally at the start of each calendar quarter. The asset-
based program fee is tiered and varies depending on the size of the account, the asset class of the underlying
securities and the sub-advisor selected.
Meridian Wealth does not receive any compensation from these unaffiliated money managers or the Managed
Accounts Program, other than Meridian Wealth’s investment advisory fee (See Item 5).
The Client, prior to entering into an agreement with a Program Sponsor, will be provided with the Managed
Accounts Program Sponsor's Form ADV Part 2A (or a brochure that makes the appropriate disclosures). In
addition, Meridian Wealth and its Client will agree in writing that that selected Managed Accounts Program
Sponsor and the unaffiliated money managers will manage the Client's account[s] on a discretionary basis.
Robo-Advisory Services
For certain accounts, Meridian Wealth may recommend that all or a portion of a client’s investment portfolio be
established through an online investment management program offered by Meridian Wealth and the Custodian,
Charles Schwab, Inc. Under this service, Clients will engage Meridian Wealth through an investment management
agreement for these advisory services and then establish an online account through Schwab Wealth Investment
Advisory, Inc. (“SWII”), a subsidiary of Charles Schwab, Inc. SWII is what is often termed a “robo-advisor,” an online
wealth management service that provides automated, algorithm-based portfolio management advice. Robo-
advisors use technology to deliver similar services as traditional advisors, but generally only offer portfolio
management and do not get involved in a client’s personal situation, such as taxes and retirement or estate
planning. Meridian Wealth chose to affiliate with SWII due to the Investment Platform’s customized portfolio
allocations, automated rebalancing, and competitive fees. Meridian Wealth utilizes SWII to provide additional
diversity, continuous rebalancing, and a rational and balanced approach to the management of smaller accounts,
generally lower than the Advisor’s required relationship size.
Meridian Wealth will have the discretionary authority to instruct SWII with respect to portfolio construction, asset
allocation and other investment decisions, subject to the limitations described herein. SWII will implement the
portfolio and be responsible for the discretionary trading of the ETFs in the Client’s portfolio, including the purchase
and sale of investments and the automatic rebalancing back to targets.
SWII utilizes ETF’s, representing various asset classes for the construction of investment portfolios. As discussed
above, Meridian Wealth will work with each Client to select/construct a portfolio to meets the needs of the Client.
The Client has limited ability to put restrictions on its accounts. The account[s] cannot contain investments that are
not included in the SWII universe of ETFs and cash equivalents.
Meridian Wealth will delegate limited investment discretion to SWII to implement trading and rebalancing within the
parameters of the Advisor’s investment strategies. The Advisor’s investment philosophy is long-term, but the
Advisor may make such tactical overrides to take advantage of market pricing anomalies or strong market sectors.
The Advisor will not actively trade in the Client’s account[s]. Client accounts must maintain a minimum balance of
$5,000 to be eligible for automatic rebalancing.
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367 Eagleview Boulevard, Suite 202 Exton, PA 19341
Phone: (610) 272 4700 * Fax: (610) 272-6785
www.meridianwealthpartners.com
To establish a relationship through SWII, the Client will be required to enter into an additional agreement with both
SWII and the Advisor that defines the terms of the arrangement and fees to both parties. The Advisor will provide
the Client with SWII’s current Form ADV2A – Disclosure Brochure (or a brochure that contains all required
disclosures). The Advisor’s investment advisory fee is added to the SWII platform fee, which also includes
securities transaction fees. The Advisor does not share in any fees charged by SWII. The Advisor shall only earn its
fees as described in Item 5 below. For additional information regarding the brokerage practices for SWII accounts,
please see Item 12.
C. Client Account Management
Prior to engaging Meridian Wealth to provide investment advisory services, each Client is required to enter into
one or more advisory agreements with the Advisor that define the terms, conditions, authority and responsibilities
of the Advisor and the Client. These services may include:
• Asset Allocation – Meridian Wealth will develop a strategic asset allocation that is targeted to meet the
investment objectives, time horizon, financial situation and tolerance of risk for each Client.
• Portfolio Construction – Meridian Wealth will develop a portfolio for the Client that is intended to meet the
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stated goals and objectives of the Client.
Investment Management and Supervision – Meridian Wealth will provide investment management and
ongoing oversight of the Client’s investment portfolio.
D. Wrap Fee Programs
When in the Clients best interest, Meridian Wealth will include the securities transaction fees, trade away fees,
and certain mutual funds (herein “Covered Costs”) together with investment advisory fees to provide the Client
with a single, bundled fee structure. This combination of fees is typically referred to as a “Wrap Fee Program.”
Meridian Wealth customizes its investment management services for Clients. The Advisor sponsors the Meridian
Wealth 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 Appendix 1 – Wrap Fee Program Brochure,
which is included as a supplement to this Disclosure Brochure.
E. Assets Under Management
As of December 31, 2024, Meridian Wealth manages $1,255,735,728 in Client assets, $1,224,107,337 of which
are managed on a discretionary basis and $31,628,391 on a non-discretionary basis. Clients may request more
current information at any time by contacting the Advisor.
Item 5 – Fees and Compensation
The following paragraphs detail the fee structure and compensation methodology for services provided by the
Advisor. Each Client shall sign one or more advisory agreements that detail the responsibilities of Meridian Wealth
and the Client.
A. Fees for Investment Advisory Services
Financial Planning Services
Meridian Wealth offers financial planning services for an annual fee ranging from $500 to $10,000, which may be
negotiable depending on the nature and complexity of each Client’s circumstances. An estimate will be provided
and agreed upon before entering into an agreement. Fees are invoiced and payable upon completion of
deliverables. The Advisor typically includes financial planning services as part of the ongoing investment advisory
fees below.
Investment Management Services
Investment management fees are paid quarterly, in advance or in arrears, pursuant to the terms of the investment
management agreement. Investment management fees are based on the market value of assets under
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Phone: (610) 272 4700 * Fax: (610) 272-6785
www.meridianwealthpartners.com
management at the end of each calendar quarter. Quarter end market values for individual fixed income securities
will include accrued interest, as applicable.
Investment advisory fees are based on the following schedule:
Assets Under Management
First $1,000,000
Next $4,000,000
Next $2,000,000
All assets above $7,000,000
Annual Rate
1.25%
1.00%
0.75%
0.50%
The investment management fee in the first quarter of service is prorated to the inception date of the account[s] to
the end of the first quarter. The Client’s fees will take into consideration the aggregate assets under management
with the Advisor and which may be aggregated with family member accounts to family members of the Client. All
securities held in accounts managed by Meridian Wealth are independently valued by the Custodian. The Advisor
will conduct periodic reviews of the Custodian’s valuation to ensure accurate biling. Investment management
fees may be negotiable at the sole discretion of the Advisor. Clients may have fee arrangements that differ from
the schedule above.
Fees for investment management service for employee directed qualified retirement plans range from 0.20% to
0.85% based on the size of the plan and total number of employees.
Cash Management Services: The fee charged for cash management services is 0.10%.
Managed Accounts Programs
Fees for Clients participating in a Managed Accounts Program fees are in addition to Meridian Wealth’s investment
management fee above and may be deducted in advance or arrears, depending on terms of the Client’s agreement
with the Program Sponsor.
Robo-Advisory Services
Investment management fees are based on the market value of assets under management in advance or at end of
each calendar quarter at an annual rate of 0.50%, pursuant to the terms of the investment management agreement.
As noted above, the investment management fee includes the securities transaction fees for implementing and
rebalancing the Client’s account[s].
B. Fee Billing
Investment Management Services
Unless otherwise agreed, investment management fees will be calculated by the Advisor or its delegate and
deducted from the Client’s account[s] at the Custodian. The Advisor or its delegate shall instruct the Custodian
indicating the amount of the fees to be deducted from the Client’s account[s] at the respective quarter end-date.
The amount due is calculated by applying the quarterly rate (annual rate divided by 4) to the total assets under
management with Meridian Wealth at the end of each quarter. Clients will be provided with a statement, at least
quarterly, from the Custodian reflecting deduction of the investment management fee. It is the responsibility of the
Client to verify the accuracy of these fees as listed on the Custodian’s brokerage statement as the Custodian does
not assume this responsibility. Clients provide written authorization permitting advisory fees to be deducted by
Meridian Wealth directly from their account[s] held by the Custodian as part of the investment management
agreement and separate account forms provided by the Custodian.
Managed Accounts Programs
Fees for Clients participating in managed accounts programs, the Client’s managed account program fees are in
addition to Meridian Wealth’s investment management fee (as noted above) plus investment management fees
and/or platform fees charged by the Independent Manager[s], as applicable. In certain instances, the managed
account programs or the Advisor may assume responsibility for calculating the Client’s fees and deduct all fees
from the Client’s account[s].
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367 Eagleview Boulevard, Suite 202 Exton, PA 19341
Phone: (610) 272 4700 * Fax: (610) 272-6785
www.meridianwealthpartners.com
Financial Planning and Pension Consulting Services
As noted above, financial planning, wealth management and pension consulting fees are due after services are
rendered.
C. Other Fees and Expenses
Clients may incur certain fees or charges imposed by third parties in connection with investments made on behalf
of the Client’s account[s]. Meridian Wealth includes Covered Costs as part of its overall investment advisory fee
through the Meridian Wealth Wrap Fee Program. Securities transaction fees for Client-directed trades may be
charged back to the Client. Please see Item 4.D. above as well as Appendix 1 – Wrap Fee Program Brochure.
The inclusion of securities transaction fees into a single bundled fee may cost the Client more or less than if paid
separately.
Furthermore, the expenses charged by mutual funds and ETFs to their shareholders are imposed directly by those
parties. 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 Meridian Wealth, but would not receive the services provided by Meridian Wealth
which are designed, among other things, to assist the Client in determining which products or services are most
appropriate to 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 Meridian Wealth to fully understand the total fees to be paid.
D. Advance Payment of Fees and Termination
Investment Management Services
Meridian Wealth is compensated for its investment management services either in advance of the quarter or at the
end of the quarter in which investment management services are rendered, pursuant to the terms of the investment
management agreement. Either party may terminate the investment management agreement with Meridian
Wealth, at any time, by providing advance written notice to the other party. The Client may also terminate the
investment 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. The Client’s investment management
agreement with the Advisor may not be assigned (within the meaning of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as
amended (the “Advisers Act”) without the consent of the other party. A Client’s consent may be presumed by
Meridian Wealth where the Advisor has: 1) provided the Client with reasonable notice of an assignment of the
agreement, 2) given the Client the opportunity to object to an assignment, and 3) the Client has not objected under
the provisions of set forth in the Advisers Act.
Unaffiliated Money Management
In the event that the Advisor has determined that a Managed Accounts Program or unaffiliated investment advisor
is no longer in the Client’s best interest or a client should wish to terminate their relationship with a Managed
Accounts Program or unaffiliated investment advisor, the terms for termination will be set forth in the respective
agreements between the Client and those third parties. Meridian Wealth will assist the Client with the termination
and transition as appropriate.
Financial Planning and Pension Consulting Services
Meridian Wealth is compensated for its services upon completion of the engagement deliverable[s]. Either party
may terminate a planning or consulting agreement, at any time, by providing written notice to the other party. The
Client may also terminate the financial planning or consulting agreement within five (5) days of signing the
agreement. 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. Refunds will be given on a pro-rata basis. In the event that a Client
should wish to cancel the financial planning, wealth management or pension consulting agreement under which any
plan or services are being provided, the Client shall be billed for actual fees incurred to date based upon the
contractual rate. Any surplus in the Advisor's possession as the result of collecting a deposit at the time of signing
the financial planning agreement will be returned to the Client.
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367 Eagleview Boulevard, Suite 202 Exton, PA 19341
Phone: (610) 272 4700 * Fax: (610) 272-6785
www.meridianwealthpartners.com
E. Compensation for Sales of Securities
Meridian Wealth provides its investment advisory services based on advisory fees paid by the Client. Meridian
Wealth, as a registered investment advisor 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.
Certain Advisory Persons is/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 rather than solely based on Client needs. 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
Meridian Wealth does not charge performance-based fees for its investment advisory services. The fees charged
by Meridian Wealth are as described in Item 5 above and are not based upon the capital gains or capital
appreciation of the funds or securities held by any Client.
Meridian 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.
Item 7 – Types of Clients
Meridian Wealth provides investment advisory services to individuals, high net worth individuals, trusts, estates
retirement plans, charitable organizations and corporations. The amount of each type of Client is available on the
Advisor's Form ADV Part 1A. These amounts may change over time and are updated at least annually by the
Advisor. Meridian Wealth generally requires a minimum relationship size of $500,000, which may be reduced at
the sole discretion of the Advisor.
Item 8 – Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss
A. Methods of Analysis
Meridian Wealth employs Modern Portfolio Theory and the Efficient Market Hypothesis in developing investment
strategies for its clients. This will generally include the steps identified in Item 4 above. Research and analysis
from Meridian Wealth is derived from numerous sources, including financial media companies, partners, vendors,
third-party research materials, Internet sources, and review of company activities, including annual reports,
prospectuses, press releases and research prepared by others.
Modern portfolio theory assumes that investors are risk averse, meaning that given two portfolios that offer the
same expected return, investors will prefer the less risky one. Thus, an investor will take on increased risk only if
compensated by higher expected returns. Conversely, an investor who wants higher expected returns must
accept more risk. The exact trade-off will be the same for all investors, but different investors will evaluate the
trade-off differently based on individual risk aversion characteristics. The implication is that a rational investor will
not invest in a portfolio if a second portfolio exists with a more favorable risk-expected return profile – i.e., if for
that level of risk an alternative portfolio exists which has better expected returns.
Efficient-Market Hypothesis (EMH) asserts that financial markets are "informationally efficient." That is, one
cannot consistently achieve returns in excess of average market returns on a risk-adjusted basis, given the
information publicly available at the time the investment is made.
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There are three major versions of the hypothesis: "weak," "semi-strong," and "strong." Weak EMH claims that
prices on traded assets (e.g., stocks, bonds, or property) already reflect all past publicly available information.
Semi-strong EMH claims both that prices reflect all publicly available information and that prices instantly change
to reflect new public information. Strong EMH additionally claims that prices instantly reflect even hidden or
"insider" information. There is evidence for and against the weak and semi-strong EMHs, while there is powerful
evidence against strong EMH.
As noted above, Meridian Wealth generally employs a long-term investment approach for its clients, as
consistent with their financial goals. Meridian 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, Meridian Wealth may also buy and sell positions that are short-term in nature, depending on
the goals of the Client and/or the fundamentals of the security, sector or asset class.
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. Meridian 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.
The risks associated with a particular strategy are discussed with 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. 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 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 approach:
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 risks, including the possible loss of principal. The value of the
ETFs will fluctuate with the value 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 have
a large bid-ask spread and low volume. Authorized participants in an ETF may change at any time; this may
result in change to the liquidity and the ability to redeem the ETF as the authorized participants control the
number of shares of the ETF. The value of an ETF fluctuates based upon the market movements and may
disassociate from the index being tracked or from the value of the underlying investments. An ETF purchased or
sold at one point in the day may have a different value than the same ETF purchased or sold a short time later.
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 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)
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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 risks, including the possible loss of principal. The value of
the mutual funds will fluctuate with the value of the underlying securities that make up the funds. The value of a
mutual fund is typically set daily therefore a mutual fund purchased at one point in the day will typically have the
same value 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.
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
Registered Investment Advisors are required to disclose all material facts regarding certain legal or disciplinary
events that would be material to one’s evaluation of the advisory business or of the integrity of its Supervised
Persons. Meridian Wealth has no information applicable to this item.
Item 10 – Other Financial Activities and Affiliations
Advisory Persons of Meridian Wealth may offer services other than investment advice to Clients. In
connection with providing advisory and related services to Clients, the Advisor or its Advisory Persons may
recommend banking, brokerage, insurance, mortgage and other services to Clients. The Advisor and its
Advisory Persons may receive additional compensation for the referral and/or implementation of these
recommendations. Clients are not required to implement any recommendations for these services with the
Advisor or its Advisory Persons.
Bank Affiliation – Meridian Bank, N.A.
The Advisor is a wholly owned subsidiary and controlled by Meridian Bank, N.A. (“Meridian Bank”). Meridian
Bank is a commercially focused financial institution and through its banks, offers a wide range of commercial,
business and retail banking services, including a full complement of cash management products, on-line banking
services, consumer and residential loans and other services designed to meet the financial needs of small- to
mid-sized businesses and retail customers. Meridian Bank may refer prospective clients to utilize the services of
Meridian Wealth for retail customer wealth management needs. Additionally, Meridian Wealth may refer Clients
to Meridian Bank for banking needs. This presents a conflict of interest as Meridian Bank stands to benefit from
additional revenue if Clients engage Meridian Wealth for services. Clients are not obligated to utilize the services
of Meridian Bank in order to remain a Client of the Advisor.
Insurance Agency Affiliations
Certain Advisory Persons of Meridian Wealth are also licensed insurance professionals. Implementation of
insurance recommendations are separate and apart from an Advisory Person’s role with the Advisor. As an
insurance agent, an Advisory Person will receive customary commissions and other related revenues from the
various insurance companies whose products are sold. Advisory Persons are not required to recommend the
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products or any particular insurance company. Commissions generated by insurance sales do not offset ongoing
investment advisory fees. This practice presents a conflict of interest in recommending certain products of
insurance companies. Clients are under no obligation to implement any recommendations made by the Advisor
or its Advisory Persons.
Robo-Advisor Services
Meridian Wealth may recommend that a client’s investment portfolio be implemented through a robo-advisor
platform provided in connection with SWII, an affiliate of Charles Schwab, Inc., the Advisor’s recommended
Custodian. Meridian Wealth use of the platform includes trading, rebalancing, fee billing, reporting and other
services. The Advisor does not receive compensation from SWII, Schwab or any other affiliate for these services
but does receive these services at a discount.
Item 11 – Code of Ethics, Participation in Client Transactions and Personal Trading
A. Code of Ethics
Meridian Wealth has implemented a Code of Ethics that defines the Advisor’s fiduciary commitment to each
Client. This Code of Ethics applies to all persons associated with Meridian Wealth (“Supervised Persons”). The
Code of Ethics was developed to provide general ethical guidelines and specific instructions regarding the
Advisor’s duties to the Client. Meridian Wealth and its Supervised Persons owe a duty of loyalty and good faith
towards each Client. It is the obligation of Meridian 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 of Ethics covers
a range of topics that address employee ethics and conflicts of interest. To request a copy of the Code of Ethics,
please contact the Advisor at (610) 272-4700 or via e-mail at bkohute@meridianwealthpartners.com.
B. Personal Trading with Material Interest
Meridian Wealth allows Supervised Persons to purchase or sell the same securities that may be recommended
to and purchased on behalf of its clients. Meridian 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. Meridian
Wealth does not have a material interest in any securities traded in Client accounts.
C. Personal Trading in Same Securities as Clients
Meridian Wealth allows Supervised Persons to purchase or sell the same securities that are 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, consistent with Section 204A of the Advisers
Act, a Code of Ethics, which addresses insider trading (material, non-public information controls) and personal
securities reporting procedures. When trading for personal accounts, Supervised Persons of Meridian Wealth
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 Meridian Wealth requiring reporting of
personal securities trades by its Supervised Persons for review by the CCO or his delegate. Meridian Wealth 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 Meridian 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 afterward.
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Item 12 – Brokerage Practices
A. Recommendation of Custodian[s]
Meridian Wealth does not have discretionary authority to select the broker-dealer/custodian for custody and
execution services. Meridian Wealth may recommend a broker-dealer/custodian, but the client has the final
authority to engage the broker-dealer/custodian (herein the "Custodian") to safeguard Client assets and
authorizes Meridian Wealth to direct trades to the Custodian as agreed upon in the investment advisory
agreement. Furthermore, Meridian Wealth does not have the discretionary authority to negotiate commissions on
behalf of its clients on a trade-by-trade basis.
Meridian Wealth may recommend the Custodian to Clients for custody and execution services. Clients are not
obligated to use the recommended Custodian and will not incur any extra fee or cost from the Advisor
associated with using a custodian not recommended by Meridian Wealth. However, the Advisor may be limited
in the services it can provide if the recommended Custodian is not utilized. Meridian Wealth typically
recommends to Clients that they establish their brokerage account[s] at Charles Schwab, Inc. (“Schwab"). The
recommended Custodian is an independent and unaffiliated SEC-registered broker-dealer and FINRA member.
The recommended Custodian offers independent investment advisors with services, which include custody of
securities, trade execution, clearance and settlement of transactions. Meridian Wealth receives some benefits
from the recommended Custodian through its participation in the program. Meridian Wealth considers a number
of factors in selecting and/or recommending a Custodian for its clients’ accounts, including, but not limited to,
execution capability, experience and financial stability, reputation and services made available to the Client.
Meridian Wealth is not affiliated with, or related to, any recommended 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 the broker-dealer/custodian in exchange for research and
other services. Meridian Wealth does not participate in soft dollar programs sponsored or offered by any broker-
dealer/custodian. However, Meridian Wealth does receive certain benefits from its institutional relationships, as
described in Item 14 below.
2. Brokerage Referrals – Meridian 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 Meridian Wealth will
place trades within the established account[s] at the Custodian designated by the Client. Furthermore, all Client
accounts are traded within their respective brokerage account[s] at the Custodian. 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]).
Meridian 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. By
directing brokerage Meridian Wealth may be unable to achieve most favorable execution of Client transactions,
and that directed brokerage may cost Clients more money.
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. Meridian Wealth will execute its transactions
through account[s] established by the Client at the Custodian. Meridian Wealth may aggregate orders in a block
trade or trades when securities are purchased or sold through the same Custodian for multiple (discretionary)
accounts. 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 particular Client accounts.
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Item 13 – Review of Accounts
A. Frequency of Reviews
Securities in Client accounts are monitored on a regular and continuous basis by Advisory Persons of Meridian
Wealth and periodically by the CCO. 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 13A., reviews may be conducted more frequently at the
Client’s request. In addition, 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.
The Client is encouraged to notify Meridian Wealth if changes occur in his/her personal financial situation that
might adversely affect his/her investment plan. Additional reviews may be triggered by material market, economic
or political events.
C. Review Reports
The Client will receive custodian/brokerage statements no less than quarterly from the Custodian. These
custodian/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 custodian/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 Meridian Wealth
Other Compensation
Advisory Persons of Meridian Wealth may offer services other than investment advice to Clients. In
connection with providing advisory and related services to Clients, the Advisor or its advisory personnel may
recommend banking, brokerage, insurance, mortgage and other services to Clients. The Advisor and its
Advisory Persons will receive additional compensation for the referral and/or implementation of these
recommendations. Clients are not required to implement any recommendations for these services with the
Advisor or its Advisory Persons.
Participation in Institutional Advisor Platform
Meridian Wealth has established an institutional relationship with SEI to assist the Adviser in managing Client
account[s]. Access to the SEI platform is provided at no charge to the Adviser. The Adviser receives access to
software and related support without cost because the Adviser renders investment management services to
Clients that maintain assets at SEI. The software and related systems support may benefit the Adviser, but not its
clients directly. In fulfilling its duties to its Clients, the Adviser 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 Adviser's engagement with this Custodian over one that
does not furnish similar software, systems support, or services.
Participation in Institutional Advisor Platform
Meridian 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 Meridian Wealth. As a registered
investment advisor participating on the Schwab Advisor Services platform, Meridian 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 potential conflict of interest since these benefits may influence the
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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 Meridian 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 potential conflict of interest. Meridian 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
Meridian Wealth maintains custody of any Client accounts associated with the authorized deduction of the
Advisor’s fees, certain money movement authorizations, and where a Supervised Person of Meridian Wealth
may have access to a client’s held-away account login credentials. All Clients must place their assets with a
“qualified custodian” that maintains custody of the account[s]. Clients are required to engage the Custodian to
retain their funds and securities and direct Meridian Wealth to utilize the Custodian for the Client’s security
transactions. For more information about custodians and brokerage practices, see Item 12 – Brokerage
Practices.
If the Client gives the Advisor authority to move money from one account to another account, the Advisor may
have custody of those assets. In order to avoid additional regulatory requirements in these cases, the Custodian
and the Advisor have adopted safeguards to ensure that the money movements are completed in accordance
with the Client’s instructions.
Surprise Independent Examination
As Meridian Wealth is deemed to have custody over certain Client accounts and/or securities, pursuant to
securities regulations the Advisor is required to engage an independent accounting firm to perform an annual
surprise examination of those assets and accounts over which Meridian Wealth maintains custody. Any related
opinions issued by an independent accounting firm are filed with the SEC and are publicly available on the SEC’s
Investment Adviser Public Disclosure website (http://adviserinfo.sec.gov).
Item 16 – Investment Discretion
Meridian 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
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subject to specified investment objectives, guidelines, or limitations previously set forth by the Client and agreed to
by Meridian 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 Meridian Wealth will be in accordance with
each Client's investment objectives and goals.
Item 17 – Voting Client Securities
Meridian Wealth does not accept proxy-voting responsibility for any Client. Clients will receive their proxies and
other solicitations directly from their custodian and retain sole responsibility for voting. However, Meridian Wealth
may provide clients with consulting assistance regarding proxy issues if such assistance is sought.
Item 18 – Financial Information
Neither Meridian Wealth nor its management has any adverse financial situations that would reasonably impair
the ability of Meridian Wealth to meet all obligations to its clients. Neither Meridian Wealth nor any of its Advisory
Persons have been subject to a bankruptcy or financial compromise. Meridian Wealth is not required to deliver a
balance sheet along with this Disclosure Brochure as the firm 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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Form ADV Part 2B – Brochure Supplement
for
Jay L. Heller, CPA, PFS
Managing Director
Effective: March 27, 2025
This Form ADV 2B (“Brochure Supplement”) provides information about the background and qualifications of Jay
L. Heller (CRD# 2742625) in addition to the information contained in the Meridian Wealth Partners, LLC (“Meridian
Wealth” or the “Advisor”) Disclosure Brochure. If you have not received a copy of the Disclosure Brochure or if you
have any questions about the contents of the Meridian Wealth Disclosure Brochure or this Brochure Supplement,
please contact the Advisor at (610) 272-4700.
Additional information about Mr. Heller is available on the SEC’s Investment Adviser Public Disclosure website at
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with the Advisor’s firm name or CRD# 287768.
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Item 2 – Educational Background and Business Experience
Jay L. Heller is a Managing Director of Meridian Wealth. Mr. Heller, born in 1956, is dedicated to the Clients of
Meridian Wealth. Mr. Heller earned a B.B.A. in Accounting from Temple University in 1977. Prior to joining
Meridian Wealth, Mr. Heller was the CEO of HJ Wealth Management LLC, which sold its assets to Meridian
Wealth on April 5, 2017. Additional information regarding Mr. Heller’s employment history is included below.
Employment History:
Managing Director, Meridian Wealth Partners, LLC
Founder and CEO, HJ Wealth Management LLC
Member, Pension Plan Consultants LLC
Registered Representative, American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc.
Founder and CEO, PHA Finance PC (formerly HJ Financial Group)
Registered Representative, Capital Analysts, Inc.
04/05/2017 to Present
01/2005 to 04/05/2017
01/2009 to 12/2016
07/2007 to 05/2016
1977 to 11/2007
11/2001 to 07/2007
Mr. Heller has earned the Certified Public Accountant (“CPA”) and the Personal Financial Specialist (“PFS”)
designations. Details about these designations are listed below.
Certified Public Accountant (“CPA”)
CPAs are licensed and regulated by their state boards of accountancy. While state laws and regulations vary, the
education, experience and testing requirements for licensure as a CPA generally include minimum college
education (typically 150 credit hours with at least a baccalaureate degree and a concentration in accounting),
minimum experience levels (most states require at least one year of experience providing services that involve
the use of accounting, attest, compilation, management advisory, financial advisory, tax or consulting skills, all of
which must be achieved under the supervision of or verification by a CPA), and successful passage of the
Uniform CPA Examination. In order to maintain a CPA license, states generally require the completion of 40
hours of continuing professional education (CPE) each year (or 80 hours over a two-year period or 120 hours
over a three-year period). Additionally, all American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) members
are required to follow a rigorous Code of Professional Conduct which requires that they act with integrity,
objectivity, due care, competence, fully disclose any conflicts of interest (and obtain client consent if a conflict
exists), maintain client confidentiality, disclose to the client any commission or referral fees, and serve the public
interest when providing financial services. The vast majority of state boards of accountancy have adopted the
AICPA’s Code of Professional Conduct within their state accountancy laws or have created their own.
Personal Financial Specialist (“PFS”)
The PFS credential demonstrates that an individual has met the minimum education, experience and testing
required of a CPA in addition to a minimum level of expertise in personal financial planning. To attain the PFS
credential, a candidate must hold an unrevoked CPA license, fulfill 3,000 hours of personal financial planning
business experience, complete 80 hours of personal financial planning CPE credits, pass a comprehensive
financial planning exam and be an active member of the AICPA. A PFS credential holder is required to adhere to
AICPA’s Code of Professional Conduct and is encouraged to follow AICPA’s Statement on Responsibilities in
Financial Planning Practice. To maintain their PFS credential, the recipient must complete 60 hours of financial
planning CPE credits every three years. The PFS credential is administered through the AICPA.
Item 3 – Disciplinary Information
There are no legal, civil or disciplinary events to disclose regarding Mr. Heller. Mr. Heller has never been
involved in any regulatory, civil or criminal action. There have been no client complaints, lawsuits, arbitration
claims or administrative proceedings against Mr. Heller. Securities laws require an advisor to disclose any
instances where the advisor or its advisory persons have been found liable in a legal, regulatory, civil or
arbitration matter that alleges violation of securities and other statutes; fraud; false statements or omissions;
theft, embezzlement or wrongful taking of property; bribery, forgery, counterfeiting, or extortion; and/or
dishonest, unfair or unethical practices. As previously noted, there are no legal, civil or disciplinary events
to disclose regarding Mr. Heller. However, the Advisor does encourage you to independently view the
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background of Mr. Heller on the Investment Adviser Public Disclosure website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by
searching with his full name or his Individual CRD# 2742625.
Item 4 – Other Business Activities
Insurance Agency Affiliations
Mr. Heller is also a licensed insurance professional. Implementations of insurance recommendations are
separate and apart from his role with Meridian Wealth. As an insurance professional, Mr. Heller will receive
customary commissions and other related revenues from the various insurance companies whose products are
sold. Mr. Heller is not required to recommend the products of any particular insurance company. Commissions
generated by insurance sales do not offset regular advisory fees. This practice presents a conflict of interest in
recommending certain products of insurance companies. Clients are under no obligation to implement any
recommendations made by Mr. Heller or the Advisor.
Item 5 – Additional Compensation
Mr. Heller has additional business activities where compensation is received. These business activities are
detailed in Item 4 above.
Item 6 – Supervision
Mr. Heller serves as Managing Director of Meridian Wealth. Regulatory oversight of Mr. Heller is provided by
Brian Kohute, the Chief Compliance Officer. Mr. Kohute can be reached at (610) 272-4700.
Meridian Wealth has implemented a Code of Ethics, an internal compliance document that guides each
Supervised Person in meeting their fiduciary obligations to Clients of Meridian Wealth. Furthermore, Meridian
Wealth is subject to regulatory oversight by various agencies. These agencies require registration by Meridian
Wealth and its Supervised Persons. As a registered entity, Meridian Wealth is subject to examinations by
regulators, which may be announced or unannounced. Meridian Wealth is required to periodically update the
information provided to these agencies and to provide various reports regarding the business activities and
assets of the Advisor.
Meridian Wealth Partners, LLC
20
367 Eagleview Boulevard, Suite 202 Exton, PA 19341
Phone: (610) 272 4700 * Fax: (610) 272-6785
www.meridianwealthpartners.com
Form ADV Part 2B – Brochure Supplement
for
Brian T. Kohute, CPA, PFS, CFA, MST, AIF
Managing Director, CCO
Effective: March 27, 2025
This Form ADV 2B (“Brochure Supplement”) provides information about the background and qualifications of Brian
T. Kohute (CRD# 4163553) in addition to the information contained in the Meridian Wealth Partners, LLC (“Meridian
Wealth” or the “Advisor”) Disclosure Brochure. If you have not received a copy of the Disclosure Brochure or if you
have any questions about the contents of the Meridian Wealth Disclosure Brochure or this Brochure Supplement,
please contact the Advisor at (610) 272-4700.
Additional information about Mr. Kohute is available on the SEC’s Investment Adviser Public Disclosure website at
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with the Advisor’s firm name or CRD# 287768.
Meridian Wealth Partners, LLC
21
367 Eagleview Boulevard, Suite 202 Exton, PA 19341
Phone: (610) 272 4700 * Fax: (610) 272-6785
www.meridianwealthpartners.com
Item 2 – Educational Background and Business Experience
Brian T. Kohute is a Managing Director and the Chief Compliance Officer of Meridian Wealth. Mr. Kohute, born in
1967, is dedicated to advising Clients of Meridian Wealth. Mr. Kohute earned a Master of Science in Tax from
Widener University in 1999. Mr. Kohute earned a B.A. in Economics from Ursinus College in 1989. Prior to
joining Meridian Wealth, Mr. Kohute was the CEO of HJ Wealth Management LLC, which sold its assets to
Meridian Wealth on April 5, 2017. Additional information regarding Mr. Kohute’ s employment history is included
below.
Employment History:
Managing Director, Meridian Wealth Partners, LLC
President, CIO, CCO, HJ Wealth Management LLC
Member, Pension Plan Consultants LLC
Partner, PHA Finance PC (formerly HJ Financial Group)
Senior Manager, PricewaterhouseCoopers
04/2017 to Present
01/2005 to 03/2017
01/2009 to 12/2016
01/2000 to 11/2007
12/1993 to 01/2000
Mr. Kohute has earned the Certified Public Accountant (“CPA”) and Personal Financial Specialist (“PFS”) and
Chartered Financial Analyst (“CFA”) designations. Details about these designations are below.
Certified Public Accountant (“CPA”)
CPAs are licensed and regulated by their state boards of accountancy. While state laws and regulations vary, the
education, experience and testing requirements for licensure as a CPA generally include minimum college
education (typically 150 credit hours with at least a baccalaureate degree and a concentration in accounting),
minimum experience levels (most states require at least one year of experience providing services that involve
the use of accounting, attest, compilation, management advisory, financial advisory, tax or consulting skills, all of
which must be achieved under the supervision of or verification by a CPA), and successful passage of the
Uniform CPA Examination. In order to maintain a CPA license, states generally require the completion of 40
hours of continuing professional education (CPE) each year (or 80 hours over a two-year period or 120 hours
over a three-year period). Additionally, all American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) members
are required to follow a rigorous Code of Professional Conduct which requires that they act with integrity,
objectivity, due care, competence, fully disclose any conflicts of interest (and obtain client consent if a conflict
exists), maintain client confidentiality, disclose to the client any commission or referral fees, and serve the public
interest when providing financial services. The vast majority of state boards of accountancy have adopted the
AICPA’s Code of Professional Conduct within their state accountancy laws or have created their own.
Personal Financial Specialist (“PFS”)
The PFS credential demonstrates that an individual has met the minimum education, experience and testing
required of a CPA in addition to a minimum level of expertise in personal financial planning. To attain the PFS
credential, a candidate must hold an unrevoked CPA license, fulfill 3,000 hours of personal financial planning
business experience, complete 80 hours of personal financial planning CPE credits, pass a comprehensive
financial planning exam and be an active member of the AICPA. A PFS credential holder is required to adhere to
AICPA’s Code of Professional Conduct and is encouraged to follow AICPA’s Statement on Responsibilities in
Financial Planning Practice. To maintain their PFS credential, the recipient must complete 60 hours of financial
planning CPE credits every three years. The PFS credential is administered through the AICPA.
Meridian Wealth Partners, LLC
22
367 Eagleview Boulevard, Suite 202 Exton, PA 19341
Phone: (610) 272 4700 * Fax: (610) 272-6785
www.meridianwealthpartners.com
Chartered Financial Analyst™ (“CFA®”)
The Chartered Financial Analyst™ (“CFA®”) charter is a professional designation established in 1962 and
awarded by CFA® Institute. To earn the CFA® charter, candidates must pass three sequential, six-hour
examinations over two to four years. The three levels of the CFA® Program test a wide range of investment
topics, including ethical and professional standards, fixed-income analysis, alternative and derivative
investments, and portfolio management and wealth planning. Also, CFA® charter holders must have at least four
years of acceptable professional experience in the investment decision-making process and must commit to
abide by and annually reaffirm their adherence to the CFA® Institute Code of Ethics and Standards of
Professional Conduct. CFA® is a trademark owned by CFA® Institute.
Accredited Investment Fiduciary (“AIF®”)
The AIF® mark is held by the Center for Fiduciary Studies, LLC, a Fiduciary360 (fi360) company.
The professional designations awarded by fi360 demonstrate the focus on all the components of a
comprehensive investment process, related fiduciary standards of care, and commitment to
excellence. AIF® designees undergo an initial training program, annual continuing education, and pledge to abide
by the designation's code of ethics.
Since October 2002, the Accredited Investment Fiduciary® (AIF®) designation has been the mark of commitment
to a standard of investment fiduciary excellence. Those who earn the AIF® mark successfully completed a
specialized program on investment fiduciary standards of care and subsequently passed a comprehensive
examination. AIF® designees demonstrate a thorough understanding of fi360's Prudent Practices for investment
advisers and stewards.
Item 3 – Disciplinary Information
There are no legal, civil or disciplinary events to disclose regarding Mr. Kohute. Mr. Kohute has never
been involved in any regulatory, civil or criminal action. There have been no client complaints, lawsuits,
arbitration claims or administrative proceedings against Mr. Kohute. Securities laws require an advisor to
disclose any instances where the advisor or its advisory persons have been found liable in a legal, regulatory,
civil or arbitration matter that alleges violation of securities and other statutes; fraud; false statements or
omissions; theft, embezzlement or wrongful taking of property; bribery, forgery, counterfeiting, or extortion; and/or
dishonest, unfair or unethical practices. As previously noted, there are no legal, civil or disciplinary events
to disclose regarding Mr. Kohute. However, the Advisor does encourage you to independently view the
background of Mr. Kohute on the Investment Adviser Public Disclosure website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by
searching with his full name or his Individual CRD# 4163553.
Item 4 – Other Business Activities
Insurance Agency Affiliations
Mr. Kohute is also a licensed insurance professional. Implementations of insurance recommendations are
separate and apart from Mr. Kohute’ s role with Meridian Wealth. As an insurance professional, Mr. Kohute will
receive customary commissions and other related revenues from the various insurance companies whose
products are sold. Mr. Kohute is not required to recommend the products of any particular insurance company.
Commissions generated by insurance sales do not offset regular advisory fees. This practice presents a conflict
of interest in recommending certain products of insurance companies. Clients are under no obligation to
implement any recommendations made by Mr. Kohute or the Advisor.
Item 5 – Additional Compensation
Mr. Kohute has additional business activities where compensation is received. These business activities are
detailed in Item 4 above.
Meridian Wealth Partners, LLC
23
367 Eagleview Boulevard, Suite 202 Exton, PA 19341
Phone: (610) 272 4700 * Fax: (610) 272-6785
www.meridianwealthpartners.com
Item 6 – Supervision
Mr. Kohute serves as a Managing Director and Chief Compliance Officer of Meridian Wealth. Mr. Kohute can be
reached at (610) 272-4700.
Meridian Wealth has implemented a Code of Ethics, an internal compliance document that guides each
Supervised Person in meeting their fiduciary obligations to Clients of Meridian Wealth. Furthermore, Meridian
Wealth is subject to regulatory oversight by various agencies. These agencies require registration by Meridian
Wealth and its Supervised Persons. As a registered entity, Meridian Wealth is subject to examinations by
regulators, which may be announced or unannounced. Meridian Wealth is required to periodically update the
information provided to these agencies and to provide various reports regarding the business activities and
assets of the Advisor.
Meridian Wealth Partners, LLC
24
367 Eagleview Boulevard, Suite 202 Exton, PA 19341
Phone: (610) 272 4700 * Fax: (610) 272-6785
www.meridianwealthpartners.com
Form ADV Part 2B – Brochure Supplement
for
Heather Tracey
Director of Client Service
Effective: March 27, 2025
This Form ADV 2B (“Brochure Supplement”) provides information about the background and qualifications of
Heather Tracey (CRD# 4584506) in addition to the information contained in the Meridian Wealth Partners, LLC
(“Meridian Wealth” or the “Advisor”) Disclosure Brochure. If you have not received a copy of this Brochure
Supplement or if you have any questions about the contents of this Brochure Supplement or Meridian Wealth’s
Disclosure Brochure, please contact the Advisor at (610) 272-4700.
Additional information about Heather Tracey is available on the SEC’s Investment Adviser Public Disclosure
website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with the Advisor’s firm name or CRD# 287768.
Meridian Wealth Partners, LLC
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367 Eagleview Boulevard, Suite 202 Exton, PA 19341
Phone: (610) 272 4700 * Fax: (610) 272-6785
www.meridianwealthpartners.com
Item 2 – Educational Background and Business Experience
Heather Tracey is a Director of Client Service of Meridian Wealth. Mrs. Tracey, born in 1976, is dedicated to
serving the Clients of Meridian Wealth. Mrs. Tracey earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from Temple
University in 1999. Additional information regarding Mrs. Tracey’s employment history is included below.
Employment History:
Director of Client Service, Meridian Wealth Partners, LLC
04/2017 to Present
Client Service Manager, HJ Wealth Management LLC
03/2000 to 03/2017
Assistant, American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc.
07/2007 to 05/2016
Assistant Representative, Capital Analysts Incorporated
08/2002 to 07/2007
Item 3 – Disciplinary Information
There are no legal, civil or disciplinary events to disclose regarding Mrs. Tracey. Mrs. Tracey has never
been involved in any regulatory, civil or criminal action. There have been no Client complaints, lawsuits,
arbitration claims or administrative proceedings against Mrs. Tracey. Securities laws require an advisor to
disclose any instances where the advisor or its advisory persons have been found liable in a legal, regulatory,
civil or arbitration matter that alleges violation of securities and other statutes; fraud; false statements or
omissions; theft, embezzlement or wrongful taking of property; bribery, forgery, counterfeiting, or extortion; and/or
dishonest, unfair or unethical practices. As previously noted, there are no legal, civil or disciplinary events
to disclose regarding Mrs. Tracey. However, the Advisor does encourage you to independently view the
background of Mrs. Tracey on the Investment Adviser Public Disclosure website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by
searching with her full name or her Individual CRD# 4584506.
Item 4 – Other Business Activities
Insurance Agency Affiliations
Mrs. Tracey is also a licensed insurance professional. Implementations of insurance recommendations are
separate and apart from her role with Meridian Wealth. As an insurance professional, Mrs. Tracey will receive
customary commissions and other related revenues from the various insurance companies whose products are
sold. Mrs. Tracey is not required to recommend the products of any particular insurance company. Commissions
generated by insurance sales do not offset regular advisory fees. This practice presents a conflict of interest in
recommending certain products of insurance companies. Clients are under no obligation to implement any
recommendations made by Mrs. Tracey or the Advisor.
Item 5 – Additional Compensation
Mrs. Tracey has additional business activities that are detailed in Item 4 above.
Item 6 – Supervision
Mrs. Tracey serves as the Director of Client Service of Meridian Wealth and is supervised by Brian T. Kohute, the
Chief Compliance Officer. Mr. Kohute can be reached at (610) 272-4700.
Meridian Wealth has implemented a Code of Ethics, an internal compliance document that guides each
Supervised Person in meeting their fiduciary obligations to Clients of Meridian Wealth. Furthermore, Meridian
Wealth is subject to regulatory oversight by various agencies. These agencies require registration by Meridian
Wealth and its Supervised Persons. As a registered entity, Meridian Wealth is subject to examinations by
regulators, which may be announced or unannounced. Meridian Wealth is required to periodically update the
information provided to these agencies and to provide various reports regarding the business activities and
assets of the Advisor.
Meridian Wealth Partners, LLC
26
367 Eagleview Boulevard, Suite 202 Exton, PA 19341
Phone: (610) 272 4700 * Fax: (610) 272-6785
www.meridianwealthpartners.com
Form ADV Part 2B – Brochure
Supplement
for
Daniel J. McCusker, MBA, CFP®,
AIF® Director
Effective: March 27, 2025
This Form ADV 2B (“Brochure Supplement”) provides information about the background and qualifications of
Daniel J. McCusker, CFP® (CRD# 3261229) in addition to the information contained in the Meridian Wealth
Partners, LLC (“Meridian Wealth” or the “Advisor”) Disclosure Brochure. If you have not received a copy of the
Disclosure Brochure or if you have any questions about the contents of the Meridian Wealth Disclosure Brochure
or this Brochure Supplement, please contact the Advisor at (610) 272-4700.
Additional information about Mr. McCusker is available on the SEC’s Investment Adviser Public Disclosure
website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with the Advisor’s firm name or CRD# 287768.
Meridian Wealth Partners, LLC
27
367 Eagleview Boulevard, Suite 202 Exton, PA 19341
Phone: (610) 272 4700 * Fax: (610) 272-6785
www.meridianwealthpartners.com
Item 2 – Educational Background and Business Experience
Daniel J. McCusker is a Director with Meridian Wealth. Mr. McCusker, born in 1978, is dedicated to advising
Clients of Meridian Wealth. Mr. McCusker earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Drexel University in
2000 and earned his Master’s in Business Administration from Saint Joseph's University in 2005. Additional
information regarding Mr. McCusker’s employment history is included below.
Employment History:
Director, Meridian Wealth Partners, LLC
04/2017 to Present
Wealth Advisor, HJ Wealth Management LLC
05/2014 to 04/2017
Registered Assistant, American Portfolios Financial
08/2014 to 05/2016
Manager, Elko Financial Advisors
04/2012 to 04/2014
Registered Representative, Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments
08/2012 to 05/2014
Representative, CPA Financial Group, LLC
07/2000 to 03/2012
Registered Representative, Commonwealth Financial Network
11/2007 to 03/2012
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® Professional
I am certified for financial planning services in the United States by Certified Financial Planner
Board of Standards, Inc. (“CFP Board”). Therefore, I may refer to myself as a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®
professional or a CFP® professional, and I may use these and the other certification marks (the “CFP Board
Certification Marks”) that Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Center for Financial Planning, Inc. has
licensed to CFP Board in the United States. The CFP® certification is voluntary. No federal or state law or regulation
requires financial planners to hold the CFP® certification. You may find more information about the CFP® certification
at www.cfp.net.
CFP® professionals have met CFP Board’s high standards for education, examination, experience, and ethics. To
become a CFP® professional, an individual must fulfill the following requirements:
• Education – Earn a bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university
and complete CFP Board-approved coursework at a college or university through a CFP
Board Registered Program. The coursework covers the financial planning subject areas
CFP Board has determined are necessary for the competent and professional delivery of
financial planning services, as well as a comprehensive financial plan development
capstone course. A candidate may satisfy some of the coursework requirement through
other qualifying credentials. CFP Board implemented the bachelor’s degree or higher
requirement in 2007 and the financial planning development capstone course requirement in March 2012.
Therefore, a CFP® professional who first became certified before those dates may not have earned a
bachelor’s or higher degree or completed a financial planning development capstone course.
• Examination – Pass the comprehensive CFP® Certification Examination. The examination is designed to
assess an individual’s ability to integrate and apply a broad base of financial planning knowledge in the
context of real-life financial planning situations.
• Experience – Complete 6,000 hours of professional experience related to the personal
financial planning process, or 4,000 hours of apprenticeship experience that meets
additional requirements.
• Ethics – Satisfy the Fitness Standards for Candidates for CFP® Certification and Former CFP® Professionals
Seeking Reinstatement and agree to be bound by CFP Board’s Code of Ethics and Standards of Conduct
(“Code and Standards”), which sets forth the ethical and practice standards for CFP® professionals.
Individuals who become certified must complete the following ongoing education and ethics
Meridian Wealth Partners, LLC
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367 Eagleview Boulevard, Suite 202 Exton, PA 19341
Phone: (610) 272 4700 * Fax: (610) 272-6785
www.meridianwealthpartners.com
requirements to remain certified and maintain the right to continue to use the CFP Board
Certification Marks:
• Ethics – Commit to complying with CFP Board’s Code and Standards. This includes a
commitment to CFP Board, as part of the certification, to act as a fiduciary, and therefore, act in the best
interests of the client, at all times when providing financial advice and financial planning. CFP Board may
sanction a CFP® professional who does not abide by this commitment, but CFP Board does not guarantee a
CFP® professional's services. A client who seeks a similar commitment should obtain a written engagement
that includes a fiduciary obligation to the client.
• Continuing Education – Complete 30 hours of continuing education every two years to
maintain competence, demonstrate specified levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities, and keep up with
developments in financial planning. Two of the hours must address the Code and Standards.
Accredited Investment Fiduciary (“AIF®”)
The AIF® mark is held by the Center for Fiduciary Studies, LLC, a Fiduciary360 (fi360) company. The
professional designations awarded by fi360 demonstrate the focus on all the components of a comprehensive
investment process, related fiduciary standards of care, and commitment to excellence. AIF® designees
undergo an initial training program, annual continuing education, and pledge to abide by the designation's code
of ethics. Since October 2002, the Accredited Investment Fiduciary® (AIF®) designation has been the mark of
commitment to a standard of investment fiduciary excellence. Those who earn the AIF® mark successfully
completed a specialized program on investment fiduciary standards of care and subsequently passed a
comprehensive examination. AIF® designees demonstrate a thorough understanding of fi360's Prudent
Practices for investment advisers and stewards.
Item 3 – Disciplinary Information
There are no legal, civil or disciplinary events to disclose regarding Mr. McCusker. Mr. McCusker has
never been involved in any regulatory, civil or criminal action. There have been no client complaints, lawsuits,
arbitration claims or administrative proceedings against Mr. McCusker. Securities laws require an advisor to
disclose any instances where the advisor or its advisory persons have been found liable in a legal, regulatory,
civil or arbitration matter that alleges violation of securities and other statutes; fraud; false statements or
omissions; theft, embezzlement or wrongful taking of property; bribery, forgery, counterfeiting, or extortion;
and/or dishonest, unfair or unethical practices. As previously noted, there are no legal, civil or disciplinary
events to disclose regarding Mr. McCusker. However, the Advisor does encourage you to independently
view the background of Mr. McCusker on the Investment Adviser Public Disclosure website at
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with his full name or his Individual CRD# 3261229.
Item 4 – Other Business Activities
Mr. McCusker is dedicated to the investment advisory activities of Meridian Wealth’s Clients. Mr. McCusker does
not have any other business activities.
Item 5 – Additional Compensation
Mr. McCusker is dedicated to the investment advisory activities of Meridian Wealth’s Clients. Mr. McCusker does
not receive any additional forms of compensation.
Item 6 – Supervision
Mr. McCusker serves as a Director with Meridian Wealth and is supervised by Brian T. Kohute, the Chief
Compliance Officer. Mr. Kohute can be reached at (610) 272-4700.
Meridian Wealth Partners, LLC
29
367 Eagleview Boulevard, Suite 202 Exton, PA 19341
Phone: (610) 272 4700 * Fax: (610) 272-6785
www.meridianwealthpartners.com
Meridian Wealth has implemented a Code of Ethics, an internal compliance document that guides each
Supervised Person in meeting their fiduciary obligations to Clients of Meridian Wealth. Furthermore, Meridian
Wealth is subject to regulatory oversight by various agencies. These agencies require registration by Meridian
Wealth and its Supervised Persons. As a registered entity, Meridian Wealth is subject to examinations by
regulators, which may be announced or unannounced. Meridian Wealth is required to periodically update the
information provided to these agencies and to provide various reports regarding the business activities and
assets of the Advisor.
Meridian Wealth Partners, LLC
30
367 Eagleview Boulevard, Suite 202 Exton, PA 19341
Phone: (610) 272 4700 * Fax: (610) 272-6785
www.meridianwealthpartners.com
Form ADV Part 2B – Brochure
Supplement
for
Ken Ambrogi, CFA, CFP®
Chief Investment Officer and Investment Operations Manager
Effective: March 27, 2025
This Form ADV 2B (“Brochure Supplement”) provides information about the background and qualifications of
Ken Ambrogi (CRD# 6515092) in addition to the information contained in the Meridian Wealth Partners, LLC
(“Meridian Wealth” or the “Advisor”) Disclosure Brochure. If you have not received a copy of the Disclosure
Brochure or if you have any questions about the contents of the Meridian Wealth Disclosure Brochure or this
Brochure Supplement, please contact the Advisor at (610) 272-4700.
Additional information about Mr. Ambrogi is available on the SEC’s Investment Adviser Public Disclosure
website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with the Advisor’s firm name or CRD# 287768.
Meridian Wealth Partners, LLC
31
367 Eagleview Boulevard, Suite 202 Exton, PA 19341
Phone: (610) 272 4700 * Fax: (610) 272-6785
www.meridianwealthpartners.com
Item 2 – Educational Background and Business Experience
Ken Ambrogi is a Wealth Manager for Meridian Wealth Partners. Mr. Ambrogi, born in 1993, is dedicated to
advising Clients of Meridian Wealth. Mr. Ambrogi earned a B.S. in Finance from Pennsylvania State University,
Smeal College of Business in 2015. Additional information regarding Mr. Ambrogi’s employment history is
included below.
Employment History:
Director, Meridian Wealth Partners, LLC
Wealth Manager, Meridian Wealth Partners, LLC
Wealth Advisor, HJ Wealth Management LLC
Firmwide Operations Analyst, Morgan Stanley
01/2023 to Present
04/2017 to 01/2023
01/2016 to 04/2017
06/2015 to 01/2016
Chartered Financial Analyst (“CFA”)
The Chartered Financial Analyst (“CFA”) charter is a professional designation established in 1962 and
awarded by the CFA Institute. To earn the CFA charter, candidates must pass three sequential, six-hour
examinations over two to four years. The three levels of the CFA Program test a wide range of investment
topics, including ethical and professional standards, fixed-income analysis, alternative and derivative
investments, and portfolio management and wealth planning. In addition, CFA charter holders must have at
least four years of acceptable professional experience in the investment decision-making process and must
commit to abide by, and annually reaffirm, their adherence to the CFA Institute Code of Ethics and
Standards of Professional Conduct.
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® Professional
I am certified for financial planning services in the United States by Certified Financial Planner
Board of Standards, Inc. (“CFP Board”). Therefore, I may refer to myself as a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®
professional or a CFP® professional, and I may use these and the other certification marks (the “CFP Board
Certification Marks”) that Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Center for Financial Planning, Inc. has
licensed to CFP Board in the United States. The CFP® certification is voluntary. No federal or state law or regulation
requires financial planners to hold the CFP® certification. You may find more information about the CFP® certification
at www.cfp.net.
CFP® professionals have met CFP Board’s high standards for education, examination, experience, and ethics. To
become a CFP® professional, an individual must fulfill the following requirements:
• Education – Earn a bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university
and complete CFP Board-approved coursework at a college or university through a CFP
Board Registered Program. The coursework covers the financial planning subject areas
CFP Board has determined are necessary for the competent and professional delivery of
financial planning services, as well as a comprehensive financial plan development
capstone course. A candidate may satisfy some of the coursework requirement through
other qualifying credentials. CFP Board implemented the bachelor’s degree or higher
requirement in 2007 and the financial planning development capstone course requirement in March 2012.
Therefore, a CFP® professional who first became certified before those dates may not have earned a
bachelor’s or higher degree or completed a financial planning development capstone course.
• Examination – Pass the comprehensive CFP® Certification Examination. The examination is designed to
assess an individual’s ability to integrate and apply a broad base of financial planning knowledge in the
context of real-life financial planning situations.
• Experience – Complete 6,000 hours of professional experience related to the personal
financial planning process, or 4,000 hours of apprenticeship experience that meets
additional requirements.
Meridian Wealth Partners, LLC
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367 Eagleview Boulevard, Suite 202 Exton, PA 19341
Phone: (610) 272 4700 * Fax: (610) 272-6785
www.meridianwealthpartners.com
• Ethics – Satisfy the Fitness Standards for Candidates for CFP® Certification and Former CFP®
Professionals Seeking Reinstatement and agree to be bound by CFP Board’s Code of Ethics and
Standards of Conduct (“Code and Standards”), which sets forth the ethical and practice standards for CFP®
professionals.
Individuals who become certified must complete the following ongoing education and ethics
requirements to remain certified and maintain the right to continue to use the CFP Board
Certification Marks:
• Ethics – Commit to complying with CFP Board’s Code and Standards. This includes a
commitment to CFP Board, as part of the certification, to act as a fiduciary, and therefore, act in the best
interests of the client, at all times when providing financial advice and financial planning. CFP Board may
sanction a CFP® professional who does not abide by this commitment, but CFP Board does not guarantee a
CFP® professional's services. A client who seeks a similar commitment should obtain a written engagement
that includes a fiduciary obligation to the client.
• Continuing Education – Complete 30 hours of continuing education every two years to
maintain competence, demonstrate specified levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities, and keep up with
developments in financial planning. Two of the hours must address the Code and Standards.
Item 3 – Disciplinary Information
There are no legal, civil or disciplinary events to disclose regarding Mr. Ambrogi. Mr. Ambrogi has never
been involved in any regulatory, civil or criminal action. There have been no client complaints, lawsuits,
arbitration claims or administrative proceedings against Mr. Ambrogi. Securities laws require an advisor to
disclose any instances where the advisor or its advisory persons have been found liable in a legal, regulatory,
civil or arbitration matter that alleges violation of securities and other statutes; fraud; false statements or
omissions; theft, embezzlement or wrongful taking of property; bribery, forgery, counterfeiting, or extortion;
and/or dishonest, unfair or unethical practices. As previously noted, there are no legal, civil or disciplinary
events to disclose regarding Mr. Ambrogi. However, the Advisor does encourage you to independently view
the background of Mr. Ambrogi on the Investment Adviser Public Disclosure website at
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with his full name or his Individual CRD# 6515092.
Item 4 – Other Business Activities
Mr. Ambrogi is dedicated to the investment advisory activities of Meridian Wealth’s Clients. Mr. Ambrogi does not
have any other business activities.
Item 5 – Additional Compensation
Mr. Ambrogi is dedicated to the investment advisory activities of Meridian Wealth’s Clients. Mr. Ambrogi does not
receive any additional forms of compensation.
Item 6 – Supervision
Mr. Ambrogi serves as a Wealth Manager with Meridian Wealth and is supervised by Brian T. Kohute, the Chief
Compliance Officer. Mr. Kohute can be reached at (610) 272-4700.
Meridian Wealth has implemented a Code of Ethics, an internal compliance document that guides each
Supervised Person in meeting their fiduciary obligations to Clients of Meridian Wealth. Furthermore, Meridian
Wealth is subject to regulatory oversight by various agencies. These agencies require registration by Meridian
Wealth and its Supervised Persons. As a registered entity, Meridian Wealth is subject to examinations by
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regulators, which may be announced or unannounced. Meridian Wealth is required to periodically update the
information provided to these agencies and to provide various reports regarding the business activities and
assets of the Advisor.
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367 Eagleview Boulevard, Suite 202 Exton, PA 19341
Phone: (610) 272 4700 * Fax: (610) 272-6785
www.meridianwealthpartners.com
Form ADV Part 2B – Brochure
Supplement
for
Timothy D. Bacon
Director
Effective: March 27, 2025
This Form ADV 2B (“Brochure Supplement”) provides information about the background and qualifications of
Timothy D. Bacon (CRD# 1338849) in addition to the information contained in the Meridian Wealth Partners, LLC
(“Meridian Wealth” or the “Advisor”, CRD# 287768) Disclosure Brochure. If you have not received a copy of the
Disclosure Brochure or if you have any questions about the contents of the Meridian Wealth Disclosure Brochure
or this Brochure Supplement, please contact the Advisor at (610) 272-4700.
Additional information about Mr. Bacon is available on the SEC’s Investment Adviser Public Disclosure website
at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with his full name or his Individual CRD# 1338849.
Meridian Wealth Partners, LLC
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367 Eagleview Boulevard, Suite 202 Exton, PA 19341
Phone: (610) 272 4700 * Fax: (610) 272-6785
www.meridianwealthpartners.com
Item 2 – Educational Background and Business Experience
Timothy D. Bacon, born in 1957, is dedicated to advising Clients of Meridian Wealth as the Director. Mr. Bacon
earned a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Pennsylvania State University in 1980. Additional information
regarding Mr. Bacon’s employment history is included below.
Employment History:
Director, Meridian Wealth Partners, LLC
Vice President, Meridian Bank
Investment Advisor Representative, Great Valley Advisor Group, Inc.
Registered Representative, LPL Financial LLC
Director, Meridian Wealth Partners, LLC
Financial Advisor, LPL Financial LLC
Vice President, Valley Forge Asset Management Corp.
08/2019 to Present
07/2017 to 08/2019
08/2017 to 08/2019
07/2017 to 08/2019
04/2017 to 07/2017
02/2015 to 04/2017
07/1998 to 02/2015
Item 3 – Disciplinary Information
There are no legal, civil or disciplinary events to disclose regarding Mr. Bacon. Mr. Bacon has never been
involved in any regulatory, civil or criminal action. There have been no client complaints, lawsuits, arbitration
claims or administrative proceedings against Mr. Bacon.
Securities laws require an advisor to disclose any instances where the advisor or its advisory persons have been
found liable in a legal, regulatory, civil or arbitration matter that alleges violation of securities and other statutes;
fraud; false statements or omissions; theft, embezzlement or wrongful taking of property; bribery, forgery,
counterfeiting, or extortion; and/or dishonest, unfair or unethical practices. As previously noted, there are no
legal, civil or disciplinary events to disclose regarding Mr. Bacon.
However, the Advisor does encourage you to independently view the background of Mr. Bacon on the
Investment Adviser Public Disclosure website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with his full name or his
Individual CRD# 1338849.
Item 4 – Other Business Activities
Mr. Bacon is dedicated to the investment advisory activities of Meridian Wealth’s Clients. Mr. Bacon does not have
any other business activities.
Item 5 – Additional Compensation
Mr. Bacon is dedicated to the investment advisory activities of Meridian Wealth’s Clients. Mr. Bacon does not
receive any additional forms of compensation.
Item 6 – Supervision
Mr. Bacon serves as the Director of Meridian Wealth and is supervised by Brian Kohute, the Chief Compliance
Officer. Mr. Kohute can be reached at (610) 272-4700.
Meridian Wealth has implemented a Code of Ethics, an internal compliance document that guides each
Supervised Person in meeting their fiduciary obligations to Clients of Meridian Wealth. Furthermore, Meridian
Wealth is subject to regulatory oversight by various agencies. These agencies require registration by Meridian
Wealth and its Supervised Persons. As a registered entity, Meridian Wealth is subject to examinations by
regulators, which may be announced or unannounced. Meridian Wealth is required to periodically update the
information provided to these agencies and to provide various reports regarding the business activities and
assets of the Advisor.
Meridian Wealth Partners, LLC
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367 Eagleview Boulevard, Suite 202 Exton, PA 19341
Phone: (610) 272 4700 * Fax: (610) 272-6785
www.meridianwealthpartners.com
Form ADV Part 2B – Brochure
Supplement
for
Peter J. Derby, MT, CPA
Director
Effective: March 27, 2025
This Form ADV 2B (“Brochure Supplement”) provides information about the background and qualifications of
Peter J. Derby (CRD# 7234747) in addition to the information contained in the Meridian Wealth Partners, LLC
(“Meridian Wealth” or the “Advisor”, CRD# 287768) Disclosure Brochure. If you have not received a copy of
the Disclosure Brochure or if you have any questions about the contents of the Meridian Wealth Disclosure
Brochure or this Brochure Supplement, please contact the Advisor at (610) 272-4700.
Additional information about Mr. Derby is available on the SEC’s Investment Adviser Public Disclosure website
atwww.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with his full name or his Individual CRD# 7234747.
Meridian Wealth Partners, LLC
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367 Eagleview Boulevard, Suite 202 Exton, PA 19341
Phone: (610) 272 4700 * Fax: (610) 272-6785
www.meridianwealthpartners.com
Item 2 – Educational Background and Business Experience
Peter J. Derby, born in 1976, is dedicated to advising Clients of Meridian Wealth as the Director. Mr. Derby
earned a Masters of Taxation from Villanova University in 2019. Mr. Derby also earned a Bachelor of Arts
from Virginia Wesleyan University in 1998. Additional information regarding Mr. Derby’s employment history
is included below.
Employment History:
Director, Meridian Wealth Partners, LLC
Managing Associate, Drucker & Scaccetti, PC
Senior Manager, Wipfli, LLP
Senior Manager, Elko & Associates, Ltd
Manager, CBIZ
11/2018 to Present
06/2015 to 11/2018
01/2015 to 05/2015
11/2010 to 12/2015
03/2003 to 11/2010
Certified Public Accountant™ (“CPA”)
CPAs are licensed and regulated by their state boards of accountancy. While state laws and regulations vary,
the education, experience and testing requirements for licensure as a CPA generally include minimum college
education (typically 150 credit hours with at least a baccalaureate degree and a concentration in accounting),
minimum experience levels (most states require at least one year of experience providing services that involve
the use of accounting, attest, compilation, management advisory, financial advisory, tax or consulting skills, all of
which must be achieved under the supervision of or verification by a CPA), and successful passage of the
Uniform CPA Examination. In order to maintain a CPA license, states generally require the completion of 40
hours of continuing professional education (CPE) each year (or 80 hours over a two-year period or 120 hours
over a three-year period). Additionally, all American Institute of Certified Public Accountants™ (AICPA®)
members are required to follow a rigorous Code of Professional Conduct which requires that they act with
integrity, objectivity, due care, competence, fully disclose any conflicts of interest (and obtain client consent if a
conflict exists), maintain client confidentiality, disclose to the client any commission or referral fees, and serve
the public interest when providing financial services. The vast majority of state boards of accountancy have
adopted the AICPA’s® Code of Professional Conduct within their state accountancy laws or have created their
own.
Item 3 – Disciplinary Information
There are no legal, civil or disciplinary events to disclose regarding Mr. Derby. Mr. Derby has never been
involved in any regulatory, civil or criminal action. There have been no client complaints, lawsuits, arbitration
claims or administrative proceedings against Mr. Derby.
Securities laws require an advisor to disclose any instances where the advisor or its advisory persons have been
found liable in a legal, regulatory, civil or arbitration matter that alleges violation of securities and other statutes;
fraud; false statements or omissions; theft, embezzlement or wrongful taking of property; bribery, forgery,
counterfeiting, or extortion; and/or dishonest, unfair or unethical practices. As previously noted, there are no
legal, civil or disciplinary events to disclose regarding Mr. Derby.
However, we do encourage you to independently view the background of Mr. Derby on the Investment Adviser
Public Disclosure website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with his full name or his Individual
CRD# 7234747.
Item 4 – Other Business Activities
Mr. Derby is dedicated to the investment advisory activities of Meridian Wealth’s Clients. Mr. Derby does not
have any other business activities.
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367 Eagleview Boulevard, Suite 202 Exton, PA 19341
Phone: (610) 272 4700 * Fax: (610) 272-6785
www.meridianwealthpartners.com
Item 5 – Additional Compensation
Mr. Derby is dedicated to the investment advisory activities of Meridian Wealth’s Clients. Mr. Derby does not
receive any additional forms of compensation.
Item 6 – Supervision
Mr. Derby serves as the Director of Meridian Wealth and is supervised by Brian Kohute, the Chief Compliance
Officer. Mr. Kohute can be reached at (610) 272-4700.
Meridian Wealth has implemented a Code of Ethics, an internal compliance document that guides each
Supervised Person in meeting their fiduciary obligations to Clients of Meridian Wealth. Further, Meridian
Wealth is subject to regulatory oversight by various agencies. These agencies require registration by Meridian
Wealth and its Supervised Persons. As a registered entity, Meridian Wealth is subject to examinations by
regulators, which may be announced or unannounced. Meridian Wealth is required to periodically update the
information provided to these agencies and to provide various reports regarding the business activities and
assets of the Advisor.
Meridian Wealth Partners, LLC
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367 Eagleview Boulevard, Suite 202 Exton, PA 19341
Phone: (610) 272 4700 * Fax: (610) 272-6785
www.meridianwealthpartners.com
Form ADV Part 2B – Brochure
Supplement
for
Anthony M. Perhacs
Financial Planner
Effective: March 27, 2025
This Form ADV 2B (“Brochure Supplement”) provides information about the background and qualifications of
Anthony M. Perhacs (CRD# 7259393) in addition to the information contained in the Meridian Wealth Partners,
LLC (“Meridian Wealth” or the “Advisor”, CRD# 287768) Disclosure Brochure. If you have not received a copy of
the Disclosure Brochure or if you have any questions about the contents of the Meridian Wealth Disclosure
Brochure or this Brochure Supplement, please contact us at (610) 272-4700.
Additional information about Mr. Perhacs is available on the SEC’s Investment Adviser Public Disclosure website
at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with his full name or his Individual CRD# 7259393.
Meridian Wealth Partners, LLC
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367 Eagleview Boulevard, Suite 202 Exton, PA 19341
Phone: (610) 272 4700 * Fax: (610) 272-6785
www.meridianwealthpartners.com
Item 2 – Educational Background and Business Experience
Anthony M. Perhacs, born in 1999, is dedicated to advising Clients of Meridian Wealth as an Associate Financial
Planner. Mr. Perhacs earned a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) from Saint Joseph's University in
2023. Mr. Perhacs also earned a Bachelor Degree in Finance from Saint Joseph's University in 2022. Additional
information regarding Mr. Perhacs’s employment history is included below.
Employment History:
Associate Financial Planner, Meridian Wealth Partners, LLC
Sales Intern, Altice USA
Labor Worker, Hardy Construction
Financial Representative Intern, Private Advisor Group
Student, Saint Joseph's University
06/2023 to Present
6/2022 to 8/2022
5/2021 to 5/2022
6/2020 to 8/2020
8/2018 to 5/2023
Item 3 – Disciplinary Information
There are no legal, civil or disciplinary events to disclose regarding Mr. Perhacs. Mr. Perhacs has never
been involved in any regulatory, civil or criminal action. There have been no client complaints, lawsuits,
arbitration claims or administrative proceedings against Mr. Perhacs.
Securities laws require an advisor to disclose any instances where the advisor or its advisory persons have been
found liable in a legal, regulatory, civil or arbitration matter that alleges violation of securities and other statutes;
fraud; false statements or omissions; theft, embezzlement or wrongful taking of property; bribery, forgery,
counterfeiting, or extortion; and/or dishonest, unfair or unethical practices. As previously noted, there are no
legal, civil or disciplinary events to disclose regarding Mr. Perhacs.
However, we do encourage you to independently view the background of Mr. Perhacs on the Investment Adviser
Public Disclosure website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with his full name or his Individual CRD#
7259393.
Item 4 – Other Business Activities
Mr. Perhacs is dedicated to the investment advisory activities of Meridian Wealth’s Clients. Mr. Perhacs does not
have any other business activities.
Item 5 – Additional Compensation
Mr. Perhacs is dedicated to the investment advisory activities of Meridian Wealth’s Clients. Mr. Perhacs does not
receive any additional forms of compensation.
Item 6 – Supervision
Mr. Perhacs serves as an Associate Financial Planner of Meridian Wealth and is supervised by Brian Kohute, the
Chief Compliance Officer. Mr. Kohute can be reached at (610) 272-4700.
Meridian Wealth has implemented a Code of Ethics, an internal compliance document that guides each
Supervised Person in meeting their fiduciary obligations to Clients of Meridian Wealth. Further, Meridian Wealth
is subject to regulatory oversight by various agencies. These agencies require registration by Meridian Wealth
and its Supervised Persons. As a registered entity, Meridian Wealth is subject to examinations by regulators,
which may be announced or unannounced. Meridian Wealth is required to periodically update the information
provided to these agencies and to provide various reports regarding the business activities and assets of the
Advisor.
Meridian Wealth Partners, LLC
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367 Eagleview Boulevard, Suite 202 Exton, PA 19341
Phone: (610) 272 4700 * Fax: (610) 272-6785
www.meridianwealthpartners.com
Form ADV Part 2B – Brochure
Supplement
for
William R. Tatlonghari
Associate Financial Planner
Effective: March 27, 2025
This Form ADV 2B (“Brochure Supplement”) provides information about the background and qualifications of William
R. Tatlonghari (CRD# 7908467) in addition to the information contained in the Meridian Wealth Partners, LLC (“Meridian
Wealth” or the “Advisor”, CRD# 287768) Disclosure Brochure. If you have not received a copy of the Disclosure
Brochure or if you have any questions about the contents of the Meridian Wealth Disclosure Brochure or this Brochure
Supplement, please contact us at (610) 272-4700.
Additional information about Mr. Tatlonghari is available on the SEC’s Investment Adviser Public Disclosure website at
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with his full name or his Individual CRD# 7908467.
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653 Skippack Pike, Ste 210; Blue Bell, PA 19422
Phone: (610) 272-4700 * Fax: (610) 272-6785
https://www.meridianwealthpartners.com/
Item 2 – Educational Background and Business Experience
William R. Tatlonghari, born in 2001, is dedicated to advising Clients of Meridian Wealth as an Associate Financial
Planner. Mr. Tatlonghari earned a BS - Applied Economics from Ursinus College in 2023. Additional information
regarding Mr. Tatlonghari’s employment history is included below.
Employment History:
Associate Financial Planner, Meridian Wealth Partners, LLC
Operations Analyst, SEI Investments Company
Credit Intern, Meridian Bank
Laborer, Flagstaff Concrete
Camp Counselor, Flourtown Day Camp
04/2024 to Present
06/2023 to 04/2024
06/2021 to 08/2021
05/2020 to 08/2020
05/2017 to 08/2019
Item 3 – Disciplinary Information
There are no legal, civil or disciplinary events to disclose regarding Mr. Tatlonghari. Mr. Tatlonghari has never
been involved in any regulatory, civil or criminal action. There have been no client complaints, lawsuits, arbitration
claims or administrative proceedings against Mr. Tatlonghari.
Securities laws require an advisor to disclose any instances where the advisor or its advisory persons have been found
liable in a legal, regulatory, civil or arbitration matter that alleges violation of securities and other statutes; fraud; false
statements or omissions; theft, embezzlement or wrongful taking of property; bribery, forgery, counterfeiting, or
extortion; and/or dishonest, unfair or unethical practices. As previously noted, there are no legal, civil or
disciplinary events to disclose regarding Mr. Tatlonghari.
However, we do encourage you to independently view the background of Mr. Tatlonghari on the Investment Adviser
Public Disclosure website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with his full name or his Individual CRD# 7908467.
Item 4 – Other Business Activities
Mr. Tatlonghari is dedicated to the investment advisory activities of Meridian Wealth’s Clients. Mr. Tatlonghari does not
have any other business activities.
Item 5 – Additional Compensation
Mr. Tatlonghari is dedicated to the investment advisory activities of Meridian Wealth’s Clients. Mr. Tatlonghari does not
receive any additional forms of compensation.
Item 6 – Supervision
Mr. Tatlonghari serves as an Associate Financial Planner of Meridian Wealth and is supervised by Brian Kohute, the
Chief Compliance Officer. Mr. Kohute can be reached at (610) 272-4700.
Meridian Wealth has implemented a Code of Ethics, an internal compliance document that guides each Supervised
Person in meeting their fiduciary obligations to Clients of Meridian Wealth. Further, Meridian Wealth is subject to
regulatory oversight by various agencies. These agencies require registration by Meridian Wealth and its Supervised
Persons. As a registered entity, Meridian Wealth is subject to examinations by regulators, which may be announced or
unannounced. Meridian Wealth is required to periodically update the information provided to these agencies and to
provide various reports regarding the business activities and assets of the Advisor.
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653 Skippack Pike, Ste 210; Blue Bell, PA 19422
Phone: (610) 272-4700 * Fax: (610) 272-6785
https://www.meridianwealthpartners.com/
Form ADV Part 2A Appendix 1
(“Wrap Fee Program Brochure”)
Effective: March 27, 2025
This Form ADV Part 2A – Appendix 1 (“Wrap Fee Program Brochure”) provides information about the
qualifications and business practices of Meridian Wealth Partners, LLC (“Meridian Wealth” or the “Advisor”) when
Client transaction costs are combined with investment advisory fees. This Wrap Fee Program Brochure shall
always be accompanied by the Meridian Wealth Disclosure Brochure, which provides complete details on the
business practices of the Advisor. If you did not receive the complete Meridian Wealth Disclosure Brochure or
you have any questions about the contents of this Wrap Fee Program Brochure, please contact the Advisor at
(610) 272-4700.
Meridian Wealth is a registered investment advisor with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”).
The information in this Wrap Fee Program 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 Wrap Fee Program Brochure provides information about Meridian Wealth to assist you in
determining whether to retain the Advisor.
Additional information about Meridian Wealth and its Advisory Persons is available on the SEC’s website at
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching for the Advisor’s firm name.
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653 Skippack Pike, Ste 210; Blue Bell, PA 19422
Phone: (610) 272-4700 * Fax: (610) 272-6785
https://www.meridianwealthpartners.com/
Item 2 – Material Changes
Form ADV 2 Appendix 1 provides information about a variety of topics relating to an Advisor’s business practices
and conflicts of interest. In particular, this Wrap Fee Program Brochure discusses the conflicts when the Advisor
absorbs normal securities transaction costs.
Material Changes
There have been no material changes to this Wrap Fee Program Brochure since the last filing and distribution to
clients.
Future Changes
From time to time, the Advisor may amend this Wrap Fee Program Brochure to reflect changes in business
practices, changes in regulations or routine annual updates as required by the securities regulators. This
complete Wrap Fee Program Brochure or a Summary of Material Changes shall be provided to each Client
annually and if a material change occurs.
At any time, you may view the current Disclosure Brochure containing this Wrap Fee Program 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 firm CRD# 287768. You may also request a copy of this Wrap Fee Program Brochure at
any time by contacting the Advisor at (610) 272-4700 or by email at bkohute@meridianwealthpartners.com.
Item 3 – Table of Contents
Item 1 – Cover Page ............................................................................................................................................................. 44
Item 2 – Material Changes .................................................................................................................................................. 45
Item 3 – Table of Contents ................................................................................................................................................. 45
Item 4 – Services Fees and Compensation .................................................................................................................... 46
Item 5 – Account Requirements and Types of Clients ............................................................................................... 47
Item 6 – Portfolio Manager Selection and Evaluation ................................................................................................. 47
Item 7 – Client Information Provided to Portfolio Managers ..................................................................................... 48
Item 8 – Client Contact with Portfolio Managers .......................................................................................................... 48
Item 9 – Additional Information ......................................................................................................................................... 48
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653 Skippack Pike, Ste 210; Blue Bell, PA 19422
Phone: (610) 272-4700 * Fax: (610) 272-6785
https://www.meridianwealthpartners.com/
Item 4 – Services Fees and Compensation
A. Services
Meridian Wealth Partners, LLC (“Meridian Wealth” or the “Advisor”) provides customized wealth advisory
services for its Clients. The Meridian Wealth Wrap Fee Program (the “Program”) is an investment advisory
program sponsored by Meridian Wealth, a registered investment advisor with the U.S. Securities and Exchange
Commission (“SEC”).
This Wrap Fee Program Brochure is provided along with the complete Disclosure Brochure to provide full details
of the business practices and fees when selecting Meridian Wealth as your investment advisor.
As part of the investment advisory fees noted in Item 5 of the Disclosure Brochure, Meridian Wealth includes, in
addition to securities transaction fees and trade away fees which includes certain mutual funds (herein “Covered
Costs”) as part of the overall investment advisory fee. Securities regulations often refer to this combined fee
structure as a “Wrap Fee Program”. The Advisor’s recommended Custodian does not charge securities
transaction fees for domestic exchange-traded fund (“ETF”) and equity trades in Client accounts. The Custodian
does typically charge a transaction fee for certain mutual funds and other types of investments. The Advisor
sponsors the Meridian Wealth Wrap Fee Program.
The sole purpose of this Wrap Fee Program Brochure is to provide additional disclosure relating the combination
of Covered Costs into a single “bundled” investment advisory fee. This Wrap Fee Program Brochure will
reference back to the Disclosure Brochure in which this Wrap Fee Program Brochure is an Appendix. Please see
Item 4 – Advisory Services of the Disclosure Brochure for details on the Advisor’s investment
philosophy and related services.
B. Program Costs
Investment Management Services
Meridian Wealth provides this Wrap Fee Program Brochure when the Advisor pays all normal Covered Costs
associated with Meridian Wealth investment approach. Advisory Services provided under this Wrap Fee Program
may cost the Client more or less than purchasing these types of investment advisory services separately. The
costs of the Wrap Fee Program vary depending on services to be provided to each Client and the level of trading
necessary to meet the Client’s objectives. The Advisor may have a financial incentive not to place orders in a
Client’s account[s] due to the transaction costs. Thus, an incentive exists to place trades less frequently in a wrap
fee arrangement.
Investment advisory fees are paid quarterly pursuant to the terms of the investment advisory agreement.
Investment advisory fees are based on the market value of assets under management at the end of each calendar
quarter. Investment advisory fees are based on the following schedule:
Assets Under Management
First $1,000,000
Next $4,000,000
Next $2,000,000
All assets above $7,000,000
Annual Rate
1.25%
1.00%
0.75%
0.50%
The investment advisory fee in the first quarter of service is prorated to the inception date of the account[s] to the
end of the first quarter. The Client’s fees will take into consideration the aggregate assets under management with
Advisor. All securities held in accounts managed by Meridian Wealth will be independently valued by the
Custodian. Meridian Wealth will not have the authority or responsibility to value portfolio securities. Investment
advisory fees may be negotiable at the sole discretion of the Advisor. Certain Clients may have fee arrangements
that differ from the schedule above.
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https://www.meridianwealthpartners.com/
Managed Accounts Programs
Fees for Clients participating in a Managed Accounts Program fees are in addition to Meridian Wealth’s investment
management fee above and may be deducted in advance or arrears, depending on terms of the Client’s agreement
with the Program Sponsor.
Please see Item 5 – Fees and Compensation in the Disclosure Brochure (included with this Wrap Fee Program
Brochure) for additional details.
C. Fees
The Wrap Fee Program includes normal securities trading costs incurred in connection with Meridian Wealth’s
discretionary investment management services into the single investment advisory fee listed in Item 5 of the
Disclosure Brochure. Securities transaction fees for Client directed trades are borne by the Client. There are
other fees charged by unaffiliated third parties that Clients should fully understand.
In addition, all fees paid to Meridian Wealth for investment advisory services or part of the Wrap Fee Program are
separate and distinct from the expenses charged by mutual funds and Exchange-Traded Funds (“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. Securities
transaction fees for Client-directed trades will be charged back to the Client. Additionally, account activity fees, such
as electronic funds and wire transfers fees, certificate delivery fees, markups and markdowns, bid-ask spreads,
selling concessions, and other miscellaneous fees and expenses as outlined in the account opening paperwork
executed with the Custodian, are generally charged to the Client. Clients are encouraged to refer to the account
opening paperwork executed with the Custodian for an outline of all third party fees not covered under this Wrap
Fee Program.
D. Compensation
Meridian Wealth is the sponsor and portfolio manager of this Wrap Fee Program. Meridian Wealth receives the
investment advisory fees paid by Clients that participate in the Wrap Fee Program and pays all Covered Costs
associated with the management of the Client’s account[s].
Item 5 – Account Requirements and Types of Clients
Meridian Wealth offers investment advisory services to individuals, high net worth individuals, trusts, estates,
pension and profit sharing plans, government entities and corporations (each referred to as a “Client”).
Item 6 – Portfolio Manager Selection and Evaluation
A. Portfolio Manager Selection
Meridian Wealth serves as sponsor and as portfolio manager for the services under this Wrap Fee Program. The
Advisor also serves as the sponsor in conjunction with Independent Managers for the Wrap Fee Program.
The Advisor will also recommend that a Client utilize an Independent Manager for all or a portion of a Client’s
investment portfolio. The Advisor will assist in the development of the initial policy recommendations and
managing the ongoing Client relationship. The Advisor will also perform initial and ongoing oversight and due
diligence over the selected Independent Managers to ensure the Independent Managers’ strategies and target
allocations remain aligned with its Clients’ investment objectives and overall best interests.
B. Related Persons
Meridian Wealth personnel serve as portfolio managers for the Wrap Fee Program. Meridian Wealth only
manages this wrap fee program. Meridian Wealth does not act as portfolio manager for any third party wrap fee
programs.
C. Supervised persons
Meridian Wealth supervised persons act as portfolio managers for the wrap fee program described in this Wrap
Fee Program Brochure. Please refer to the complete Disclosure Brochure (included with this Wrap Fee Program
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Brochure) for details on the services provided by Meridian Wealth and the backgrounds of its Advisory Persons.
Performance-Based Fees
The Advisor does not accept performance-based fees as noted in Item 6 – Performance-Based Fees in the
Disclosure Brochure (included with this Wrap Fee Program Brochure).
Methods of Analysis and Risk of Loss
Please see Item 8 of the Disclosure Brochure (included with this Wrap Fee Program Brochure) for details on the
research and analysis methods employed by the Advisor.
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. Please see Item 8B. – Risk of Loss in the Disclosure Brochure
(included with this Wrap Fee Program Brochure) for details on investment risks.
Voting Client Securities
Meridian Wealth does not vote proxies on behalf of its Clients.
Item 7 – Client Information Provided to Portfolio Managers
Clients participating in the Wrap Fee Program generally grant Meridian Wealth the authority to discuss certain
non-public information with the Independent Managers engaged to manage their accounts. Depending upon the
specific arrangement, the Advisor is authorized to disclose various personal information including, without
limitation: names, phone numbers, addresses, social security numbers, driver’s license, tax identification
numbers and account numbers. Meridian Wealth may also share certain information related to its Clients’
financial positions and investment objectives in an effort to ensure that the Independent Managers’ investment
decisions remain aligned with its Clients’ best interests. This information is communicated on an initial and
ongoing basis, or as otherwise necessary to the management of its Clients’ portfolios.
Item 8 – Client Contact with Portfolio Managers
Meridian Wealth is the sponsor and sole portfolio manager for this Wrap Fee Program. There is no restriction on
the Client’s ability to contact Meridian Wealth.
Item 9 – Additional Information
A. Disciplinary Information and Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
Disciplinary Information
There are no legal, regulatory or disciplinary events involving Meridian Wealth or any of its Advisory Persons.
Please see Item 9 – Disciplinary Information of the Disclosure Brochure and Item 3 of each Advisory Person’s
Brochure Supplement.
Other Financial Activities and Affiliations
Please see Item 10 – Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations and Item 14 – Client Referrals and Other
Compensation of the Disclosure Brochure as well as Items 4 and 5 of each Advisory Person’s Brochure
Supplement (included after this Wrap Fee Program Brochure).
B. Code of Ethics, Review of Accounts, Client Referrals, and Financial Information
Meridian Wealth has implemented a Code of Ethics that defines the Advisor’s fiduciary commitment to each
Client. This Code of Ethics applies to all persons associated with Meridian Wealth. Complete details on the
Meridian Wealth Code of Ethics can be found under Item 11 – Code of Ethics, Participation in Client
Transactions and Personal Trading in the Disclosure Brochure (included with this Wrap Fee Program Brochure).
Review of Accounts
Advisory Persons and the CCO monitor accounts on a regular and continuous basis. Please see Item 13 of the
Disclosure Brochure (included with this Wrap Fee Program Brochure).
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653 Skippack Pike, Ste 210; Blue Bell, PA 19422
Phone: (610) 272-4700 * Fax: (610) 272-6785
https://www.meridianwealthpartners.com/
Other Compensation
Please see Item 14 – Other Compensation in the Disclosure Brochure (included with this Wrap Fee Program
Brochure) for details on additional compensation that may be received by Meridian Wealth or its Advisory
Persons. Each Advisory Person’s Brochure Supplement (also included with this Wrap Fee Program Brochure)
provides details on any outside business activities and the associated compensation.
Participation in Institutional Advisor Platform
Meridian Wealth may recommend the Custodian to Clients for custody and execution services. Clients are not
obligated to use the Custodian recommended by the Advisor. Meridian Wealth typically recommends to Clients that
they establish their brokerage account[s] at Charles Schwab, Inc. (“Custodian”). The recommended Custodian is
independent and unaffiliated SEC-registered broker-dealers and FINRA members. The recommended Custodian
offer independent investment advisors with services, which include custody of securities, trade execution,
clearance and settlement of transactions. Meridian Wealth receives some benefits from the recommended
Custodian through its participation in the program. Meridian Wealth considers a number of factors in selecting
and/or recommending brokers and custodians for its Clients’ accounts, including, but not limited to, execution
capability, experience and financial stability, reputation and the quality of services provided. Meridian Wealth is
not affiliated with, or related to, any recommended Custodians.
Meridian Wealth has established an institutional relationship with the recommended Custodians to assist the
Advisor in managing Client account[s]. Access to the recommended Custodians Institutional platforms is provided
at no charge to the Advisor. The Advisor receives access to software and related support without cost because the
Advisor renders investment management services to its Clients that maintain assets at the recommended
Custodians. 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 this custodian over one that does not furnish similar
software, systems support, or services.
Additionally, the Advisor may receive the following benefits from the recommended Custodians: 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.
Client Referrals from Promoters
Meridian Wealth may enter into referral agreements with third party referral sources under which Meridian
Wealth pays a fee to a third party for Client referrals as permitted by Rule 206(4)-3 of the Investment Advisers
Act of 1940, as amended. Meridian Wealth may pay third party referrers a percentage of the revenue generated
from the assets of Clients introduced to Meridian Wealth. Clients referred to Meridian Wealth will never be
charged a higher investment advisory fee as a result of compensation to any third party.
Financial Information
Neither Meridian Wealth nor its management has any adverse financial situations that would reasonably impair
the ability of Meridian Wealth to meet all obligations to its Clients. Neither Meridian Wealth nor any of its Advisory
Persons have been subject to a bankruptcy or financial compromise. Meridian Wealth is not required to deliver a
balance sheet along with their combined Disclosure Brochure, as the Advisor does not collect advance fees for
services to be performed six months or more in the future.
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Meridian Wealth Partners, LLC
653 Skippack Pike, Ste 210; Blue Bell, PA 19422
Phone: (610) 272-4700 * Fax: (610) 272-6785
https://www.meridianwealthpartners.com/