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Part 2A of Form ADV
Firm Brochure
March 10, 2025
Ruedi Wealth Management, Inc.
2502 Galen Drive, Suite 102
Champaign, IL 61821
phone: 217-356-1400
website: www.ruediwealth.com
This brochure provides information about the qualifications and business practices of RWM Management,
Inc. If you have any questions about the contents of this brochure, please contact us at 217-356-1400 or
email info@ruediwealth.com. The information in this brochure has not been approved or verified by the
United States Securities and Exchange Commission or any State regulatory authority. Registration with the
SEC or State Regulatory Authority does not imply a certain level of skill or expertise.
Additional information about RWM Management, Inc., is also available on the SEC’s website at
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
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Item 2: Material Changes
This Firm Brochure is our disclosure document prepared per regulatory requirements and
rules. Consistent with the rules, we will ensure that you receive a summary of any material
changes to this and subsequent Brochures within 120 days of the close of our business’
fiscal year. Furthermore, we will provide you with other interim disclosures about material
changes as necessary.
Since the date of our last update on March 25, 2024, we have made the following material
changes to our ADV:
• No material changes.
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Item 3: Table of Contents
Item 1: Cover Page .......................................................................................................................................................... 1
Item 2: Material Changes .............................................................................................................................................. 2
Item 3: Table of Contents ............................................................................................................................................. 3
Item 4: Advisory Business ............................................................................................................................................. 4
Item 5: Fees and Compensation ................................................................................................................................. 5
Item 6: Performance-Based Fees and Side-by-Side Management ................................................................ 6
Item 7: Types of Clients ................................................................................................................................................. 6
Item 8: Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies, and Risk of Loss ......................................................... 6
Item 9: Disciplinary Information ..................................................................................................................................7
Item 10: Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations ............................................................................... 7
Item 11: Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions, and Personal
Trading ................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Item 12: Brokerage Practices.......................................................................................................................................... 8
Item 13: Review of Accounts ........................................................................................................................................ 11
Item 14: Client Referrals and Other Compensation ............................................................................................. 11
Item 15: Custody .............................................................................................................................................................. 11
Item 16: Investment Discretion ................................................................................................................................... 12
Item 17: Voting Client Securities ................................................................................................................................ 12
Item 18: Financial Information..................................................................................................................................... 12
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Item 4: Advisory Business
Overview
Ruedi Wealth Management, Inc. (“RWM” and/or “the firm”) is an SEC registered Illinois
corporation. RWM has been offering investment advisory and financial planning services
since September 2014. The firm is principally owned by Paul A. Ruedi.
RWM offers a traditional investment advisory model where RWM performs in-person Client
meetings with an advisor for Clients with $1,000,000 or more of investable assets.
Investment Advisory Services
RWM’s investment advisory services consist of the ongoing management of Client
accounts on a discretionary basis (in rare instances, we may provide investment advisory
services on a non-discretionary basis). Once the Client's objectives are determined,
RWM makes recommendations regarding the asset allocation of their accounts. We also
perform an evaluation of the Client's current investment holdings and make
recommendations, if appropriate, to bring the Client's current investments into
alignment with his or her agreed-upon target asset allocation. We will allow reasonable
restrictions concerning the management of your account - for example, restricting the
type, or amount, of security to be purchased in the portfolio.
Once the account has been invested in accordance with the recommended asset
allocation, RWM monitors the Client portfolio on an ongoing basis and may periodically
rebalance to maintain the target asset allocation for the account. In addition, RWM will
periodically meet with the Client to discuss any changes in the Client's financial
circumstances, investment objectives, and risk tolerance, and may adjust the initial
recommendations as deemed appropriate.
Plan Management Using Pontera
We use a third-party platform (“Pontera") to facilitate discretionary management of held
away assets such as defined contribution plan participant accounts. The platform allows
us to avoid being considered to have custody of Client funds since we do not have
direct access to Client log-in credentials to affect trades. We are not affiliated with the
platform in any way and receive no compensation from them for using their platform. A
link will be provided to the Client allowing you to connect your account(s) to the
platform. Once a Client's account(s) are connected to the platform, RWM will review the
current account allocations. When deemed necessary, RWM will rebalance the account
considering Client investment goals and risk tolerance, and any change in allocations
will consider current economic and market trends. The goal is to improve account
performance over time, minimize loss during difficult markets, and manage internal fees
that harm account performance. Client account(s) will be reviewed at least annually and
allocation changes will be made as deemed necessary.
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Financial Planning Services
Financial Planning Services consists of the identification of the Client's lifetime financial
goals, development of a financial plan, and assistance with the implementation of the
plan recommendations. The contents of the financial plan vary based on the Client's
individual needs and circumstances, but may include advice related to the following
areas: (1) retirement funding, (2) investments, (3) insurance, (4) estate planning, (5)
education funding, and/or (6) tax planning. Financial planning services are offered to our
Clients at no additional cost.
In some instances, RWM may provide financial planning on a standalone basis and
charge a fee for these services. In the event a Client hires RWM for standalone financial
planning services, it is the Client's responsibility to implement the financial planning and
investment recommendations.
Client Assets Under Management
As of February 18, 2025, RWM has $410,889,454 in discretionary assets under
management and $21,123,711 in non-discretionary assets under management, for a
total of $432,013,165 in total assets under management.
Item 5: Fees and Compensation
Commented [AP1]: Ryan, we will want to list the end
of year (12/31/24) numbers for the annual ADV filing,
so we recommend keeping the numbers you submitted
on your AUM form. We can change these back with
your approval
Investment Advisory Fees & Financial Planning Fees
Compensation to the firm for traditional investment advisory services will be calculated
in accordance with the terms of the investment advisory services agreement. RWM's
investment advisory services basic fee schedule is calculated based upon the Client's
assets under management as follows:
Annual Fee Rate
Account Value
Assets up to $999,999
Assets between $1 million and $2,999,999
Assets between $3 million and $4,999,999
Assets above $5 million
1.00%
0.75%
0.50%
0.25%
These fees are computed on a “blended rate” basis. For example, an account of
$2,000,000 will be charged 0.88% per year (1.00% on the first $1,000,000 and 0.75% on
the next $1,000,000).
Fees are paid on a quarterly basis in arrears. Fees are generally withdrawn from Client
accounts by the account custodian at the end of each quarter, but Clients may request
to be billed directly. For contributions and distributions made during a quarter, the fees
will be prorated based on the number of days remaining in the quarter.
We recommend reviewing your custodial statements to verify the accuracy of your fee
as the custodian is not responsible for doing so. Please contact us to inform us of any
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discrepancies or ask questions related to your custodial statement.
Additional Fees and Expenses
All fees paid for investment advisory services are separate and distinct from the fees and
expenses charged by mutual funds, exchange-traded funds, broker-dealers, and
custodians retained by Clients. Fees and expenses associated with exchange-traded
funds and mutual funds are listed in their prospectus. Clients are advised to read these
materials carefully before investing. Fees charged by the custodian (e.g. trading fees,
wire transfer fees, overnight check fees, etc.) can be found on the custodian’s website or
by calling the custodian. RWM receives only investment advisory and financial planning
fees and does not receive any other fees described in the preceding section.
In the event a Client hires RWM for hourly, as-needed financial advice, RWM charges
$250/hour, for blocks of one hour at a time.
Clients that hired RWM prior to the implementation of the current fee schedule may be
billed according to fee schedules that were in place at the time of their agreement and,
therefore, may differ from the schedule listed above. RWM may, in its discretion, make
exceptions to the fee schedule and waive fees in whole or in part in certain circumstances.
Termination of Services
A Client investment advisory agreement may be canceled at any time by either party
upon written notice. Upon termination, any earned, unpaid fees will be due and payable.
Item 6: Performance-Based Fees and Side-by-Side Management
RWM does not charge performance-based fees (fees based on the capital gains or
capital appreciation of the Client assets). RWM does not engage in side-by-side
management.
Item 7: Types of Clients
RWM offers its investment services to various types of Clients, including individuals and
high-net-worth individuals, trusts and estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, and
corporations. RWM has a $1,000,000 minimum level of assets to become a Client.
RWM, in its sole discretion, may waive the required minimum asset level.
Item 8: Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies, and Risk of Loss
Methods of Analysis
When developing Client portfolios, we consider long term historical returns, standard
deviations, and correlations of various assets classes. When selecting investments to
fulfill a Client allocation, RWM considers a combination of factors including:
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diversification, costs, style purity, trading cost efficiency, and exposure to risk premiums
such as size, value, profitability (for equity securities) and maturity and credit risk (for
fixed income). Advice given to Clients with the same investment objectives may differ
due to differences in individual circumstances or restrictions set by the Client.
Investment Strategies
RWM uses a “buy-and-hold” investment approach, utilizing passively managed mutual
funds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs). We develop diversified portfolios designed to
capture the returns of various asset classes such as large company stocks, small
company stocks, value stocks, international stocks, emerging market stocks, and real
estate securities while attempting to minimize expenses, trading costs, and taxes.
Occasionally, RWM may purchase securities for shorter-term needs. An example where
this may arise is “tax-loss harvesting” where a replacement security is purchased with
the intention of being sold (and reinvested in the original investment) once the wash
sale period has passed.
Risk of Loss
Clients should understand that investing in any securities involves the risk of loss. RWM
recommends the use of open-end mutual funds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs),
which involve a variety of risks described below.
Equity Mutual Funds and ETFs
All mutual funds and ETFs are subject to the risks of their underlying investments
which may include a variety of asset classes and are subject to potential declines
in value. International and Emerging market mutual funds are subject to
additional risks such as greater volatility, currency risk, political risk, policies that
limit or restrict foreign investment, reduced liquidity, and fewer market
regulations.
Fixed Income Mutual Funds and ETFs
Fixed income mutual funds and ETFs are subject to the risks of their underlying
investments. These risks include potential loss due to increases in interest rates or
payment defaults.
Investing inherently involves risk up to and including loss of the principal sum. Further,
past performance of any security is not necessarily indicative of future results. Therefore,
future performance of any specific investment or investment strategy based on past
performance should not be assumed as a guarantee. Ruedi Wealth Management does
not provide any representation or guarantee that the financial goals of clients will be
achieved.
The potential return or gain and potential risk or loss of an investment varies, generally
speaking, with the type of product invested in. Below is an overview of the types of
products available on the market and the associated risks of each:
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General Risks
Investing in securities always involves risk of loss that you should be prepared to
bear. We do not represent or guarantee that our services or methods of analysis can
or will predict future results, successfully identify market tops or bottoms, or insulate
clients from losses due to market corrections or declines. We cannot offer any
guarantees or promises that your financial goals and objectives can or will be met.
Past performance is in no way an indication of future performance. We also cannot
assure that third parties will satisfy their obligations in a timely manner or perform
as expected or marketed.
General Market Risk
Investment returns will fluctuate based upon changes in the value of the portfolio
securities. Certain securities held may be worth less than the price originally paid for
them, or less than they were worth at an earlier time.
Common Stocks
Investments in common stocks, both directly and indirectly through investment in
shares of ETFs, may fluctuate in value in response to many factors, including, but not
limited to, the activities of the individual companies, general market and economic
conditions, interest rates, and specific industry changes. Such price fluctuations
subject certain strategies to potential losses. During temporary or extended bear
markets, the value of common stocks will decline, which could also result in losses
for each strategy.
Portfolio Turnover Risk
High rates of portfolio turnover could lower performance of an investment strategy
due to increased costs and may result in the realization of capital gains. If an
investment strategy realizes capital gains when it sells its portfolio investments, it
will increase taxable distributions to you. High rates of portfolio turnover in a given
year would likely result in short-term capital gains and under current tax law you
would be taxed on short-term capital gains at ordinary income tax rates, if held in a
taxable account.
Non-Diversified Strategy Risk
Some investment strategies may be non-diversified (e.g., investing a greater
percentage of portfolio assets in a particular issuer and owning fewer securities than
a diversified strategy). Accordingly, each such strategy is subject to the risk that a
large loss in an individual issuer will cause a greater loss than it would if the strategy
held a larger number of securities or smaller positions sizes.
Model Risk
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Financial and economic data series are subject to regime shifts, meaning past
information may lack value under future market conditions. Models are based upon
assumptions that may prove invalid or incorrect under many market
environments. We may use certain model outputs to help identify market
opportunities and/or to make certain asset allocation decisions.
There is no guarantee any model will work under all market conditions. For this
reason, we include model related results as part of our investment decision
process but we often weigh professional judgment more heavily in making trades
or asset allocations.
ETF Risks, including Net Asset Valuations and Tracking Error
An ETF's performance may not exactly match the performance of the index or
market benchmark that the ETF is designed to track because 1) the ETF will incur
expenses and transaction costs not incurred by any applicable index or market
benchmark; 2) certain securities comprising the index or market benchmark tracked
by the ETF may, from time to time, temporarily be unavailable; and 3) supply and
demand in the market for either the ETF and/or for the securities held by the ETF
may cause the ETF shares to trade at a premium or discount to the actual net asset
value of the securities owned by the ETF. Certain ETF strategies may from time to
time include the purchase of fixed income, commodities, foreign securities,
American Depository Receipts, or other securities for which expenses and
commission rates could be higher than normally charged for exchange-traded
equity securities, and for which market quotations or valuation may be limited or
inaccurate.
Clients should be aware that to the extent they invest in ETF securities they will
pay two levels of advisory compensation – advisory fees charged by Ruedi
Wealth Management plus any advisory fees charged by the issuer of the ETF. This
scenario may cause a higher advisory cost (and potentially lower investment
returns) than if a Client purchased the ETF directly. An ETF typically includes
embedded expenses that may reduce the ETF's net asset value, and therefore
directly affect the ETF's performance and indirectly affect a Client’s portfolio
performance or an index benchmark comparison. Expenses of the ETF may
include investment advisor management fees, custodian fees, brokerage
commissions, and legal and accounting fees. ETF expenses may change from time
to time at the sole discretion of the ETF issuer. ETF tracking error and expenses
may vary.
Inflation, Currency, and Interest Rate Risks
Security prices and portfolio returns will likely vary in response to changes in
inflation and interest rates. Inflation causes the value of future dollars to be worth
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less and may reduce the purchasing power of an investor’s future interest payments
and principal. Inflation also generally leads to higher interest rates, which in turn
may cause the value of many types of fixed income investments to decline. In
addition, the relative value of the U.S. dollar-denominated assets primarily managed
by Ruedi Wealth Management may be affected by the risk that currency
devaluations affect Client purchasing power.
Liquidity Risk
Liquidity is the ability to readily convert an investment into cash to prevent a loss,
realize an anticipated profit, or otherwise transfer funds out of the particular
investment. Generally, investments are more liquid if the investment has an
established market of purchasers and sellers, such as a stock or bond listed on a
national securities exchange. Conversely, investments that do not have an
established market of purchasers and sellers may be considered illiquid. Your
investment in illiquid investments may be for an indefinite time, because of the lack
of purchasers willing to convert your investment to cash or other assets.
Legislative and Tax Risk
Performance may directly or indirectly be affected by government legislation or
regulation, which may include, but is not limited to: changes in investment advisor
or securities trading regulation; change in the U.S. government’s guarantee of
ultimate payment of principal and interest on certain government securities; and
changes in the tax code that could affect interest income, income characterization
and/or tax reporting obligations, particularly for options, swaps, master limited
partnerships, Real Estate Investment Trust, Exchange Traded
Products/Funds/Securities. In certain circumstances a Client may incur taxable
income on their investments without a cash distribution to pay the tax due. Clients
and their personal tax advisors are responsible for how the transactions in their
account are reported to the IRS or any other taxing authority.
Foreign Investing and Emerging Markets Risk
Foreign investing involves risks not typically associated with U.S. investments, and
the risks maybe exacerbated further in emerging market countries. These risks may
include, among others, adverse fluctuations in foreign currency values, as well as
adverse political, social, and economic developments affecting one or more foreign
countries.
In addition, foreign investing may involve less publicly available information and
more volatile or less liquid securities markets, particularly in markets that trade a
small number of securities, have unstable governments, or involve limited
industry. Investments in foreign countries could be affected by factors not
present in the U.S., such as restrictions on receiving the investment proceeds
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from a foreign country, foreign tax laws or tax withholding requirements, unique
trade clearance or settlement procedures, and potential difficulties in enforcing
contractual obligations or other legal rules that jeopardize shareholder
protection. Foreign accounting may be less transparent than U.S. accounting
practices and foreign regulation may be inadequate or irregular.
Information Security Risk
We may be susceptible to risks to the confidentiality and security of its operations
and proprietary and customer information. Information risks, including theft or
corruption of electronically stored data, denial of service attacks on our website or
websites of our third-party service providers, and the unauthorized release of
confidential information are a few of the more common risks faced by us and other
investment advisers. Data security breaches of our electronic data infrastructure
could have the effect of disrupting our operations and compromising our Clients’
confidential and personally identifiable information. Such breaches could result in
an inability of us to conduct business, potential losses, including identity theft and
theft of investment funds from customers, and other adverse consequences to
customers. We have taken and will continue to take steps to detect and limit the
risks associated with these threats.
Tax Risks
Tax laws and regulations applicable to an account with Ruedi Wealth Management
may be subject to change and unanticipated tax liabilities may be incurred by an
investor as a result of such changes. In addition, customers may experience adverse
tax consequences from the early assignment of options purchased for a customer's
account. Customers should consult their own tax advisers and counsel to determine
the potential tax-related consequences of investing.
Advisory Risk
There is no guarantee that our judgment or investment decisions on behalf any
account will necessarily produce the intended results.
Our judgment may prove to be incorrect, and an account might not achieve its
investment objectives. In addition, it is possible that we may experience computer
equipment failure, loss of internet access, viruses, or other events that may impair
access to custodians’ software. Ruedi Wealth Management and its
representatives are not responsible to any account for losses unless caused by
Ruedi Wealth Management breaching our fiduciary duty.
Dependence on Key Employees
An account’s success depends, in part, upon the ability of our key professionals to
achieve the targeted investment goals. The loss of any of these key personnel could
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adversely impact the ability to achieve such investment goals and objectives of the
account.
Ruedi Wealth Management does not primarily recommend a particular type of security.
Item 9: Disciplinary Information
RWM is required to disclose any legal or disciplinary events for ten years following the
event’s resolution that are material to a Client or prospective Client's evaluation of our
advisory business or the integrity of our management. RWM has nothing to disclose for
this item.
Item 10: Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
RWM is not engaged in any other financial industry activities, does not have any
financial industry affiliations, and does not receive compensation from non-Clients in
connection with providing financial advice to Clients.
Item 11: Code of Ethics, Participation in Client Transactions, and
Personal Trading
Code of Ethics Description
In accordance with the Advisers Act, RWM has adopted policies and procedures
designed to detect and prevent insider trading. In addition, RWM has adopted a Code
of Ethics (the “Code”). Among other things, the Code includes written procedures
governing the conduct of the firm's advisory and access persons. The Code also imposes
certain reporting obligations on persons subject to the Code. The Code and applicable
securities transactions are monitored by the Chief Compliance Officer of the firm. RWM
will send Clients a copy of its Code of Ethics upon written request.
RWM has policies and procedures in place to ensure that the interests of its Clients are
given preference over those of the firm and its employees. For example, there are policies
in place to prevent the misappropriation of material non-public information, and such
other policies and procedures reasonably designed to comply with federal and state
securities laws.
Employee Trading
Because RWM primarily utilizes open-end mutual funds and exchange-traded funds
(ETFs), employee trading generally does not materially impact Client accounts. RWM, its
employees and their families, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement
plans established by it may purchase the same securities as are purchased for Clients in
accordance with its Code of Ethics policies and procedures. They also may affect
securities transactions for their own accounts that differ from those recommended or
effected for the firm’s Clients. It is RWM’s policy to place the Clients' interests above
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those of the firm and its employees.
Item 12: Brokerage Practices
The Custodians We Use
We do not maintain custody of your assets, although we may be deemed to have
custody of your assets if you give us authority to withdraw assets from your account
(see Item 15-Custody, below). Your assets must be maintained in an account at a
“qualified custodian,” generally a broker dealer.
We use Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (Schwab), a registered broker-dealer, member SIPC,
as the qualified custodian. We are independently owned and operated and are not
affiliated with Schwab. Schwab will hold your assets in a brokerage account and buy
and sell securities when we instruct them to. Occasionally, Clients may direct RWM to
use a particular broker-dealer (other than Schwab) to execute portfolio transactions for
their accounts. Clients who designate the use of a particular broker-dealer should be
aware that they will lose any benefits derived from our ability to negotiate with Charles
Schwab.
How We Select Custodians
We seek to use a custodian/broker that will hold your assets and execute transactions
on terms that are, overall, most advantageous when compared with other available
providers and their services. We consider a wide range of factors including:
• Combination of transaction execution services along with asset custody services
(generally without a separate fee for custody)
• Capability to execute, clear, and settle trades (buy and sell securities for Client
accounts)
• Capability to facilitate transfers and payments to and from accounts (wire
transfers, check requests, bill payment, etc.)
• Breadth of investment products made available (stocks, bonds, mutual funds,
exchange-traded funds (ETFs), etc.)
• Availability of investment research and tools that assist us in making investment
decisions
• Quality of services
• Competitiveness of the price of those services (commission rates, margin interest
rates, other fees, etc.) and willingness to negotiate them
• Reputation, financial strength, and stability of the provider
• Their prior service to us and our Clients
• Availability of other products and services that benefit us, as discussed below (see
“Products and services” available to us from Schwab.)
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Schwab Products and Services Available to RWM
Schwab Advisor ServicesTM is Schwab’s business serving independent investment
advisory firms like us. They provide us and our Clients with access to its institutional
brokerage services (trading, custody, reporting, and related services), many of which are
not typically available to Schwab retail customers. Schwab also makes available various
support services. Some of those services help us manage and grow our business.
Schwab’s support services are generally available on an unsolicited basis (we don’t have
to request them) and at no charge to us.
Schwab’s Other Products and Services
Schwab also makes available to RWM other products and services that benefit RWM but
may not directly benefit you or your account. Many of these products and services assist us
in managing and administering our Clients' accounts. Schwab also makes available to RWM
its managing and administering software and other technology that:
▪ Provide access to Client account data (such as trade confirmations and account
statements)
▪ Facilitate trade execution and allocate aggregated trade orders for multiple
Client accounts
▪ Provide research, pricing, and other market data
▪ Facilitate payment of RWM’s fees from its Clients' accounts
▪ Assist with back-office functions, recordkeeping, and Client reporting
Schwab also offers other services intended to help RWM manage and further develop its
business enterprise. These services may include:
▪ Educational conferences and events
▪ Consulting on technology, compliance, legal, and business needs
▪ Publications and conferences on practice management and business succession
▪ Access to employee benefits providers, human capital consultants, and
insurance providers
Schwab may provide some of these services itself. In other cases, it will arrange for third-
party vendors to provide the services to us. Schwab may also discount or waive its fees
for some of these services or pay all or a part of a third party’s fees. Schwab may also
provide us with other benefits, such as occasional business entertainment of our
personnel.
RWM’s Interest in Schwab’s Services
These services may create an incentive to use Schwab as the custodian of our Client
assets, which is a potential conflict of interest. We believe, however, that our selection of
Schwab as custodian and broker is in the best interests of our Clients. Our selection is
primarily supported by the scope, quality, and price of Schwab’s services (see “How we
select brokers/custodians”) and not Schwab’s services that benefit only us.
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Best Execution
All security transactions will be effected through the Client's custodian unless as
otherwise directed by the Client. RWM will follow a process to ensure that it is seeking
to obtain the most favorable execution. The analysis of execution quality involves several
factors, both qualitative and quantitative. These factors include, but are not limited to,
the financial strength, reputation and stability of the broker, the ability to effect prompt
and reliable executions, the availability of the broker to stand ready to effect
transactions of varying degrees of difficulty in the future, the efficiency of error
resolution, clearance and settlement, online access to computerized data regarding
customer accounts, availability, comprehensiveness, and frequency of brokerage and
research services, commission rates, and related matters involved in the receipt of
brokerage services. Consequently, while RWM seeks competitive rates, lower
commission rates may be available elsewhere.
Soft Dollar Arrangements
RWM does not receive any soft dollar benefits. We do not direct brokerage transactions
to executing brokers for research and brokerage services.
Principal and Agency Trading
RWM does not engage in principal or agency trading.
Order Aggregation
Because RWM utilizes open-end mutual funds and ETFs, order aggregation would not
benefit our Clients. Thus, as a matter of policy and practice, we do not aggregate orders.
Allocation of Trades
Because RWM utilizes open-end mutual funds and ETFs, we do not face the issue of
partially filled orders or limited availability of investment opportunities. However, in the
event an order is “partially filled,” the allocation will be made in the best interests of all the
Clients involved in the order, considering all relevant factors including, but not limited to,
the size of each Client's allocation, Clients' liquidity needs and previous allocations. In most
cases, partially filled orders will be allocated on a pro-rata basis.
Directed Brokerage
RWM does not allow client directed brokerage and recommends that all Clients use
Schwab as the qualified custodian.
Item 13: Review of Accounts
Review of Client Accounts
Each investment advisor representative reviews accounts assigned to them. The frequency
of reviews is determined based on the Client's investment objectives, but reviews are
conducted no less frequently than annually. More frequent reviews may also be triggered
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by a change in the Client's financial circumstances, tax considerations, large deposits or
withdrawals, or large purchases or sales.
Content and Frequency of Client Reports
Charles Schwab issues monthly statements to Clients, unless there are no transactions
during the month, in which case only a quarterly statement is sent. Client statements
contain a description of all activity, cash balances and portfolio holdings in their accounts.
Charles Schwab statements will be sent to the Client based on the method of issuer
communications that the Client chooses, namely: the postal mailing address or Schwab’s
Alliance web portal. In addition, RWM provides a Client portal, where Clients have 24/7
access to view their portfolio and review account-specific and date range-specific
performance. Upon request, RWM can produce a Client statement. The custodian’s
statement is the official record of the account.
Item 14: Client Referrals and Other Compensation
Client Referrals
RWM will not receive any economic benefit from another person or entity for soliciting or
referring clients.
Other Compensation
RWM will not pay another person or entity for referring or soliciting clients for Adviser.
Item 15: Custody
RWM does not take custody of Client assets; Schwab maintains actual custody of your
assets. However, RWM does directly debit advisory fees from Client accounts pursuant
to the Client agreement, which is deemed to be a form of limited custody.
Item 16: Investment Discretion
Clients may grant a limited power of attorney to RWM with respect to trading activity in
their accounts by signing the appropriate custodian limited power of attorney form. In
such cases, RWM will exercise full discretion as to the nature and type of securities to be
purchased and sold and the amount of securities. Investment limitations may be
designated by the Client as outlined in the investment advisory agreement.
Item 17: Voting Client Securities
RWM does not vote Client proxies on behalf of its Clients. Therefore, Clients maintain
exclusive responsibility for: (1) voting proxies, and (2) acting on corporate actions
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pertaining to the Client's investment assets. The Client shall instruct the Client's qualified
custodian to forward to the Client copies of all proxies and shareholder communications
relating to the Client's investment assets.
In most cases, you will receive proxy materials directly from the account custodian.
However, in the event we were to receive any written or electronic proxy materials, we
would forward them directly to you by mail, unless you have authorized our firm to
contact you by electronic mail, in which case, we would forward you any electronic
solicitation to vote proxies.
Item 18: Financial Information
RWM does not require the prepayment of fees of $1,200 or more, six months or more
in advance, and as such is not required to file a balance sheet. RWM does not have
any financial issues that would impair its ability to provide services to Clients and has
not been the subject of a bankruptcy proceeding.
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