Overview
Assets Under Management: $699 million
Headquarters: MEMPHIS, TN
High-Net-Worth Clients: 74
Average Client Assets: $9 million
Services Offered
Services: Financial Planning, Portfolio Management for Individuals, Investment Advisor Selection
Fee Structure
Primary Fee Schedule (ADV PART 2)
Min | Max | Marginal Fee Rate |
---|---|---|
$0 | $1,000,000 | 0.75% |
$1,000,001 | $5,000,000 | 0.45% |
$5,000,001 | $10,000,000 | 0.40% |
$10,000,001 | $15,000,000 | 0.35% |
$15,000,001 | $20,000,000 | 0.25% |
$20,000,001 | $30,000,000 | 0.15% |
$30,000,001 | $50,000,000 | 0.10% |
$50,000,001 | $75,000,000 | 0.07% |
$75,000,001 | $100,000,000 | 0.05% |
$100,000,001 | and above | 0.03% |
Minimum Annual Fee: $6,000
Illustrative Fee Rates
Total Assets | Annual Fees | Average Fee Rate |
---|---|---|
$1 million | $7,500 | 0.75% |
$5 million | $25,500 | 0.51% |
$10 million | $45,500 | 0.46% |
$50 million | $110,500 | 0.22% |
$100 million | $141,750 | 0.14% |
Clients
Number of High-Net-Worth Clients: 74
Percentage of Firm Assets Belonging to High-Net-Worth Clients: 96.84
Average High-Net-Worth Client Assets: $9 million
Total Client Accounts: 509
Non-Discretionary Accounts: 509
Regulatory Filings
CRD Number: 120823
Last Filing Date: 2024-02-16 00:00:00
Form ADV Documents
Primary Brochure: ADV PART 2 (2025-03-10)
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Item 1 – Cover Page
3725 Champion Hills Drive
Private Wealth Management, Inc.
Suite 1400
Memphis, Tennessee 38125
901-322-4212
March 8, 2025
This Brochure provides information about the qualifications and business practices of
Private Wealth Management, Inc. If you have any questions about the contents of this
Brochure, please contact us at 901-322-4212. The information in this Brochure has not
been approved or verified by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission or
by any state securities authority.
Private Wealth Management, Inc. is a registered investment adviser. Registration of an
Investment Adviser does not imply any level of skill or training. The oral and written
communications of an Adviser provide you with information about which you determine
to hire or retain an Adviser.
Additional information about Private Wealth Management, Inc. (“PWM”) also is available
on the SEC’s website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
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Item 2 – Material Changes
Since the last annual filing of this Form ADV Part 2A, dated February 16, 2024, there
have been no material changes.Please note that this section only discusses changes
we consider material, and not all changes made. Currently, our Brochure may be
requested by contacting Laura McNatt at 901/756-4322 or lmcnatt@pwminc.net.
information about PWM
is also available via
the SEC’s web site
Additional
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov. The SEC’s web site also provides information about any
persons affiliated with PWM who are registered, or are required to be registered, as
investment adviser representatives of PWM.
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Item 3 – Table of Contents
Item 1 – Cover Page ....................................................................................................................................... i
Item 2 – Material Changes ........................................................................................................................... ii
Item 3 – Table of Contents ........................................................................................................................... iii
Item 4 – Advisory Business ........................................................................................................................... 4
Item 5 – Fees and Compensation ................................................................................................................. 4
Item 6 – Performance-Based Fees ................................................................................................................ 6
Item 7 – Types of Clients ............................................................................................................................... 7
Item 8 – Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss ........................................................ 7
Item 9 – Disciplinary Information ................................................................................................................. 8
Item 10 – Other Financial Industry Activities ................................................................................................ 8
Item 11 – Code of Ethics ............................................................................................................................... 8
Item 12 – Brokerage Practices ...................................................................................................................... 9
Item 13 – Review of Accounts..................................................................................................................... 10
Item 14 – Client Referrals and Other Compensation .................................................................................. 10
Item 15 – Custody ....................................................................................................................................... 10
Item 16 – Investment Discretion ................................................................................................................ 10
Item 17 – Voting Client Securities ............................................................................................................... 11
Item 18 – Financial Information .................................................................................................................. 12
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Item 4 – Advisory Business
Private Wealth Management, Inc. (“PWM”) was established in May 2002 by Joseph P.
Horner, JD, LLM and Scott M. Robbins, JD, CFP.
PWM requires any principal providing investment advice to clients to have completed
college and obtained a post graduate degree, combined with having experience in the
financial services profession. PWM selects only those who have demonstrated a keen
knowledge of the financial and economic principals necessary for providing sound
investment advice.
PWM provides individualized non-discretionary investment management services to
individual clients. PWM provides investment consulting services that relate to matters
such as allocation of assets among different classes, portfolio diversification, managing
portfolio risk, and other general economic and financial topics. Account supervision is
guided by the stated objectives of the client (i.e., maximum capital appreciation, growth,
etc.), and all managed accounts will be maintained with an independent custodian.
PWM also provides a wide array of general personal financial planning services in
addition to investments. Services provided include, but are not limited to, retirement
planning, financial planning, personal tax and cash flow planning, estate planning,
insurance planning, divorce planning, college planning, compensation and benefits
planning, tax compliance and the preparation of financial analyses and personal
financial statements reflecting net worth, cash flow, and income tax projections.
PWM collects pertinent data from the client through personal interviews and written
questionnaires. A written summary may be provided to the client highlighting specific
recommendations to the client regarding their individual needs.
As of December 31, 2024, PWM has $768,179,247 of non-discretionary assets under
management.
Item 5 – Fees and Compensation
Fees for investment Advisory Service clients generally are billed quarterly in arrears of
one-fourth of the annual rate based on a percentage of the client's assets under
management at the beginning of the calendar quarter. Any cash subject to a margin
loan will not be deducted from the aggregate fair market value for the purpose of
calculating the advisory fee, thus increasing the account value and resulting in a higher
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investment management fee. PWM has adopted the following marginal fee schedule as
follows:
Assets Under Management Annual Fee
Over------ But Not Over---- Of the Amount
Over----
0 $1.0 million 0.75% 0
$1.0 $5.0 million $7,500 + 0.45% $1,000,000
$5.0 $10.0 million $25,500 + 0.40% $5,000,000
$10.0 $15.0 million $45,500 + 0.35% $10,000,000
$15.0 $20.0 million $63,000 + 0.25% $15,000,000
$20.0 $30.0 million $75,500 + 0.15% $20,000,000
$30.0 $50.0 million $90,500 + 0.10% $30,000,000
$50.0 $75.0 million $110,500 + 0.075% $50,000,000
$75.0 $100.0 million $129,250 + 0.05% $75,000,000
Over $100 million $141,750 + 0.025% $100,000,000
PWM assesses a minimum annual fee of $6,000 to accounts receiving ongoing asset
management services. As a result, accounts with a small balance may pay a higher
annual fee than those normally charged by other investment advisors.
Fees will generally be deducted directly from the client's brokerage account pursuant to
a written agreement. Investment Advisory Services begin with the effective date of the
Agreement, which is the date the client signs the Investment Advisory Agreement. For
that calendar quarter, fees will be adjusted pro rata based upon the number of calendar
days in the calendar quarter that the Agreement was effective.
Either PWM or the client may terminate the Agreement at any time. Notice of
termination may be given to the other party either verbally or in writing. However, verbal
communication of such termination must be confirmed by delivery of written notice of
such termination to the other party within five days. Upon termination, the fees charged
for advisory services will be pro-rated for the remaining calendar quarter. The client is
responsible for paying for services rendered until the termination of the Agreement.
The client can cancel the Agreement without penalty within the first five days after the
signing of the Agreement.
Clients should be aware of their responsibility to verify the accuracy of the fee
calculation submitted to the custodian by PWM, as the custodian will not determine
whether the fee has been properly calculated. PWM will provide the client with a
separate copy of each invoice, setting forth the basis for the calculation. Advisory fees
charged by PWM are separate and distinct from fees and expenses charged by mutual
funds, which may be recommended to clients. A description of these fees and
expenses are available in each fund's prospectus.
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PWM's fees are for advisory services only and do not include other costs that the client
may incur including but not limited to transaction fees, commissions, or other
management fees charged by non-affiliated third parties including investment managers
(sub-advisors) that are recommended to clients.
Fees may be negotiated for clients where specialized investment services are needed
or for family members of employees of PWM. PWM reserves the right to adjust the fee
schedule for accounts depending on the size and type of account and the services
required. In some cases, negotiation of fees may result in different fees being charged
for similar services and may be less than the stated fees.
Fees for Personal Financial Planning Services will range from $100 to $500 per hour.
Such fees shall be mutually agreed upon by the client and representative, and shall be
due and payable when services are rendered. PWM reserves the right to provide
planning services on a fixed fee basis in lieu of an hourly fee. The fixed fee will be
negotiated with the client prior to performing any service.
A client may cancel the Personal Financial Planning Services agreement and receive a
full refund if PWM is notified within five business days after signing an agreement. If
cancellation occurs thereafter, the client is responsible only for expenses incurred up to
that point. In such an event, an itemized invoice will be provided documenting the
expenses that have been incurred.
Item 6 – Performance-Based Fees
In some cases, PWM has entered into performance fee arrangements with qualified
clients: such fees are subject to individualized negotiation with each such client. PWM
will structure any performance or incentive fee arrangement subject to Section 205(a)(1)
of the Investment Advisors Act of 1940 (The Advisors Act) in accordance with the
available exemptions thereunder, including the exemption set forth in Rule 205-3. In
measuring clients' assets for the calculation of performance-based fees, PWM shall
include realized and unrealized capital gains and losses. Performance-based fee
arrangements may create an incentive for PWM to recommend investments which may
be riskier or more speculative than those which would be recommended under a
different fee arrangement. Such fee arrangements also create an incentive to favor
higher fee-paying accounts over other accounts in the allocation of investment
opportunities. PWM has procedures designed and implemented to ensure that all
clients are treated fairly and equally, and to prevent this conflict from influencing the
allocation of investment opportunities among clients.
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Item 7 – Types of Clients
PWM provides portfolio management services to individuals of which the majority are
high net worth individuals. In this regard, PWM may also provide investment advice to
Limited Partnerships, Trusts, and other such financial vehicles that are wholly-owned by
the individual clients of PWM.
PWM requires a minimum account size of $1,000,000 for money management services.
However, PWM has discretion to waive the account minimum. Accounts of less than
$1,000,000 may be set up when the client and PWM anticipate the client will add
additional funds to the accounts bringing the total to $1,000,000 within a reasonable
time. Other exceptions will apply to employees of Advisor and their relatives, or
relatives of existing clients. Also, PWM assesses a minimum annual fee of $6,000 to
accounts receiving ongoing asset management services.
Item 8 – Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss
Comprehensive personal financial planning is primarily an analytical process designed
to help the client articulate and quantify goals, organize financial data, identify needs
and opportunities and evaluate alternative courses of action. It includes an analysis of
current net worth, income taxes, cash flow, investments, employee benefits, and
insurance and estate planning needs.
Attention is directed toward structuring existing assets to achieve the planning
objectives. While financial planning includes investment advice concerning securities, it
also includes investment advice with respect to products that may not constitute
securities, such as insurance products.
In a financial plan, PWM evaluates the appropriateness of any securities or other
investment owned, proposed for ownership or which can assist the client in achieving
personal goals. The prevailing goal of the financial plan will be geared toward the
needs of the client. The plan's goal can range from long-term to short-term
performance.
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identify selected
If a client chooses to invest using specific securities, PWM will select and recommend
money managers that best suit the client's needs. PWM utilizes internal processes and
procedures
investment advisors and monitor performance.
Selection of sub-advisors for client accounts is based on factors that may include, but is
not limited to, analysis of management, investment philosophy, investment style,
historical performance, historical risk relationships, modern portfolio approaches, and
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other factors with the client's investment objectives, risk tolerance, and other client
criteria.
In connection with the implementation of non-discretionary money management
services using mutual funds, PWM will identify categories of mutual funds and
exchange traded funds that are compatible with the client's investment objectives, risk
tolerances and other client criteria. PWM will utilize information obtained from rating
and tracking organizations, business publications, fund prospectuses and other
sources.
All clients are reminded that “Investing in securities involves risk of loss that
clients should be prepared to bear.”
Item 9 – Disciplinary Information
Registered investment advisers are required to disclose all material facts regarding any
legal or disciplinary events that would be material to your evaluation of PWM or the
integrity of PWM’s management. PWM has no information applicable to this Item.
Item 10 – Other Financial Industry Activities
The principal business of PWM is investment advisory services; however, PWM also
offers other personal financial planning services and tax preparation services.
Approximately 20% of the time is spent providing tax services.
Item 11 – Code of Ethics
It is the expressed policy of PWM that no person employed by PWM may purchase or
sell any security prior to a transaction being implemented for an advisory account and,
therefore, preventing such employees from benefiting from transactions placed on
behalf of advisory accounts. Although, PWM and its employees may buy and sell the
same securities that may be recommended to clients, if the possibility of a conflict or
interest occurs, the client's interest will always prevail. It is the policy of PWM that
priority will always be given to the client's orders over the orders of an employee of
PWM. Also, PWM or any related person may have an interest or position in a certain
security which may also be recommended to a client. PWM maintains a list of all
security holdings for itself, members, and employees of the company. This file is
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reviewed on a regular basis by the President or an appointed supervisor, to ensure
compliance with its policies.
PWM has adopted a Code of Ethics for all supervised persons of the firm describing its
high standard of business conduct, and fiduciary duty to its clients. The Code of Ethics
includes provisions relating to the confidentiality of client information, a prohibition on
insider trading, a prohibition of rumor mongering, restrictions on the acceptance of
significant gifts and the reporting of certain gifts and business entertainment items, and
personal securities trading procedures, among other things. All supervised persons at
PWM must acknowledge the terms of the Code of Ethics annually, or as amended.
PWM’s employees and persons associated with PWM are required to follow PWM’s
Code of Ethics. Subject to satisfying this policy and applicable laws, officers, directors
and employees of PWM may trade for their own accounts in securities which are
recommended to and/or purchased for PWM’s clients. The Code of Ethics is designed
to assure that the personal securities transactions, activities and interests of the
employees of PWM will not interfere with (i) making decisions in the best interest of
advisory clients and (ii) implementing such decisions while, at the same time, allowing
employees to invest for their own accounts.
PWM’s clients or prospective clients may request a copy of the firm's Code of Ethics by
contacting Laura McNatt.
Item 12 – Brokerage Practices
PWM has no preferences where clients custody assets or the brokers that are selected
for trading. However, when the client desires to create a portfolio of mutual funds
and/or specific securities, PWM provides the client with the names of brokers and
investment advisors from which the client may choose if asked. PWM makes
recommendations based on the needs of the client and the services provided by the
broker/custodian such as ability to execute, margin rates, on-line access to accounts,
transaction charges, consolidated reporting, duplicate monthly statements, access to
mutual funds, including lower sales charges than for direct purchases and lower
minimum purchase amounts. PWM does not expect that clients will pay commissions
to brokers PWM recommends that are higher than those obtainable from other brokers
for comparable client services; however, there can be no assurance that clients will pay
the lowest commissions available.
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Item 13 – Review of Accounts
All client accounts are fully reviewed at least annually to ensure an appropriate asset
allocation based on PWM's assessments of market conditions and the circumstances of
the client. PWM provides more frequent reviews as appropriate and as agreed with the
client. General conditions in the stock and bond markets are continuously monitored.
Factors triggering reviews, and perhaps triggering buy or sell recommendations, include
changed circumstances of the client; changed general conditions in the stock and bond
markets; and changes in mutual funds or individual securities owned by clients.
All accounts are reviewed by an individual who has been designated by the firm to
provide investment advice. In terms of reviewing accounts, there are no set minimum or
maximum in place with regard to the number of accounts that may be assigned to a
representative.
Clients are kept fully informed about their portfolio activity by receiving copies of all
transactions, confirmations and monthly/quarterly statements from brokerage firms,
mutual fund companies, or the custodian. Upon request from a client, annual reviews
are scheduled.
Item 14 – Client Referrals and Other Compensation
PWM does not have any arrangements, oral or in writing, to compensate, directly or
indirectly, any person for client referrals. Nor does PWM receive cash or any economic
benefit (including commissions, equipment or non-research services) from a non-client
in connection with giving advice to clients.
Item 15 – Custody
PWM does not take custody of any clients’ cash, bank accounts or securities.
Item 16 – Investment Discretion
PWM provides non-discretionary money management services. PWM is responsible for
recommending investments and managing the client's account on an on-going basis.
These services are provided whereby:
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1) Client investment objectives are identified using a detailed risk profile assessing the
client's risk tolerance based upon their age, income, education, need for cash flows,
investment goals, and emotional tolerance for volatility. The information for the
detailed risk profile will be collected during client meetings, interviews, and/or
questionnaires;
2) Strategies are developed and implemented through an optimal combination of
investments, primarily using mutual funds, exchange traded funds, and separate
managed accounts;
3) Capital market conditions and client circumstances are monitored; and
4) Portfolio adjustments are made as appropriate to reflect significant changes in any
or all of the above variables.
the client's
investment objectives, risk
PWM identifies categories of mutual funds and/or money managers that are compatible
with
tolerance, and other criteria and
recommends mutual funds and/or money managers in each such category from which
the client can choose. Once the client has selected one or more of the recommended
mutual funds and/or money managers, PWM assists with the implementation of the
portfolio and continuously monitors the portfolio for performance, compliance with the
investment guidelines, and material changes relating to the money manager or mutual
fund.
In the case of a client who implements his or her asset allocation plan by selecting
mutual funds, such benchmarks will consist of the performance of other mutual funds in
the same category and/or one or more appropriate market indices as agreed upon with
the client. If a client chooses to implement the plan through a money manager, PWM
compares the money manager's performance to the performance of other money
managers and/or one or more appropriate market indices as agreed upon with the
client.
Item 17 – Voting Client Securities
As a matter of firm policy and practice, PWM does not have any authority to and does
not vote proxies on behalf of advisory clients. Clients retain the responsibility for
receiving and voting proxies for any and all securities maintained in client portfolios.
PWM may at times, however, provide advice to clients regarding voting of proxies.
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Item 18 – Financial Information
Registered investment advisers are required in this Item to provide you with certain
financial information or disclosures about PWM’s financial condition. PWM has no
financial commitment that impairs its ability to meet contractual and fiduciary
commitments to clients, and has not been the subject of a bankruptcy proceeding.
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