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Adviser Brochure
Form ADV Part 2A
263 Market Square,
Suite B
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847)987-8015
February 15, 2025
this Brochure, please contact us at
This Brochure provides information about the qualifications and business practices
of Western Pacific Wealth Management, LP. If you have any questions about the
contents of
(847)987-8015 or
bandersen@westpacwm.com. The information in this Brochure has not been
approved or verified by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission or by
any state securities authority. Registration as an investment adviser does not imply
any level of skill or training.
Additional information about Western Pacific Wealth Management, LP (CRD
#152714) also is available on the SEC’s website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov. The
SEC’s website also provides information about persons who are both affiliated with
Western Pacific Wealth Management, LP and registered as investment advisers with
the SEC, if any.
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Item 2 - Material Changes
SEC rules require Western Pacific Wealth Management, LP (“Western Pacific” or the
“Firm”), and other registered investment advisors, to provide its clients with a copy
of its Form ADV 2A within 120 days of the close of its fiscal year, as well as on an
ongoing basis when material changes make such disclosures necessary. The Firm’s
Form ADV 2A is intended to provide its clients with a clearly written and meaningful
disclosure, in plain English, about the Firm’s business practices, conflicts of interest
and advisory personnel.
This section of the Brochure addresses “material changes” that have taken place
since the last update in March 2024. As the annual update, this Form ADV Part 2A
notes increases in Western Pacific’s assets under management.
Item 3 - Table of Contents
Item 1 - Cover Page ............................................................................................................................ 1
Item 2 - Material Changes ............................................................................................................... 2
Item 3 - Table of Contents ............................................................................................................... 2
Item 4 - Advisory Business ............................................................................................................. 3
Item 5 - Fees and Compensation .................................................................................................. 4
Item 6 - Performance-Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management .................................... 4
Item 7 - Types of Clients .................................................................................................................. 4
Item 8 - Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss ............................ 4
Item 9 - Disciplinary Information .................................................................................................. 9
Item 10 - Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations ............................................. 9
Item 11 – Code of Ethics, Participation/Interest in Client Transactions & Personal
Trading ................................................................................................................................................... 9
Item 12 - Brokerage Practices ...................................................................................................... 10
Item 13 - Review of Accounts ....................................................................................................... 12
Item 14 - Client Referrals and Other Compensation ............................................................ 12
Item 15 - Custody............................................................................................................................. 13
Item 16 - Investment Discretion .................................................................................................. 13
Item 17 - Voting Client Securities ............................................................................................... 13
Item 18 - Financial Information .................................................................................................. 13
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Item 4 - Advisory Business
Western Pacific Wealth Management LP (“Western Pacific”, the “Firm” or “Advisor”) was
formed in 2010. The previous name of the Firm was Ranger International Management,
L.P. Western Pacific registered with the United States Securities and Exchange
Commission (the “SEC”) in accordance with the Investment Act of 1940. The Firm was
founded by William Andersen.
As of December 31, 2024, the Firm managed approximately $217 million of client assets.
Investment Advisory Services
The sole activity of the Firm is to provide investment advisory services to its clients.
The scope of these services include:
Establishing an Investment Policy Statement that takes into account (a) the clients’
current financial position, (b) short- and long- term goals, (c) risk tolerance, (d) age, (e)
income, (f) investment income requirements, and (g) future financial needs.
Establishing an asset allocation plan based on the above criteria. The primary
categories for asset allocation are generally (i) equities, (ii) fixed income, and (iii) cash
or cash equivalents.
Selecting an array of investments designed to implement the strategy for the
client. The Advisor primarily utilizes outside investment managers selected through
its thorough research process. Outside managers are used in varying formats including
mutual funds, separately managed accounts, or ETFs. Individual securities may be
purchased in specific situations, typically at a client’s request. The Advisor may also
purchase short term treasury securities directly for clients to avoid needing to pay a
management fee to an outside advisor.
In the case of new clients, the Advisor will make every attempt to work with the clients’
existing portfolio to avoid causing unnecessary tax consequences for the clients,
subject to implementing the correct strategy.
There is no preset minimum account for investment with the Firm, but as a practical
matter most clients have balances over $1 million.
Investment Management Accounts
The Firm manages equity portfolios in a global dividend strategy. This strategy has a
track record dating back to 2004. It is currently offered in a separate account format.
The Firm offers Artificial Intelligence Investments Segregated Accounts for those clients
who wish to have general exposure to the Artificial Intelligence sector. The manager
will not conduct extensive research on these companies prior to investment other than
confirming that they have significant current or expected exposure to AI and are
currently profitable.
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Item 5 - Fees and Compensation
The Firm charges clients advisory fees that are a fixed percentage of assets under
management (“Management Fees”). Management Fees are generally charged in
accordance with the schedule set forth in this Brochure.
The Firm reserves the right to negotiate Management Fees with clients that differ from
the standard schedule presented herein, based on specific circumstances and on a
case-by-case basis. Negotiated fees may differ from the standard fee based on a number
of considerations including but not limited to the size of a client’s account or a client’s
affiliation with the Firm. Management Fees incurred by clients may vary substantially.
Generally, the Firm sends accounts an invoice on a quarterly basis to collect
Management Fees.
Standard Fee Schedule for the Firm’s Separate Accounts
Client accounts are assessed an annual fee of 1% of the outstanding balance of their
account. This fee is paid by the client to the firm quarterly in advance. As stated above,
Management Fees can be negotiated under certain circumstances.
Management Fees Exclusive of Expenses
Management Fees are exclusive of expenses associated with investments in each
account. Although the Firm is generally responsible for its overhead expenses, clients
bear the cost attributable to their investment activities and operations, which may
include, without limitation, expenses associated with mutual funds, outside investment
managers, trading, brokerage
fees, administration, custody and/or operations.
Notwithstanding the above, the Firm may, in its sole discretion, choose to absorb
any expenses incurred on behalf of a client.
Item 6 - Performance-Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management
The Firm does not charge performance fees and there is no side-by-side management of
accounts.
Item 7 - Types of Clients
The Firm generally provides direct investment advisory services to high-net-worth
individuals, foundations, and donor advised funds.
Item 8 - Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss
The Advisor strives to structure an investment program to meet the clients’ short-term
and long-term goals. That said, it is always made clear to the client that risk of loss is
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inherent in the investment process, and there is no guarantee that the objectives of the
program will be met. Should a client not be comfortable with these aspects of the process,
or should a prospective client have unrealistic investment goals, then the Advisor would
not accept them as a client.
The guiding philosophy of Western Pacific begins with listening to clients and designing
an investment program that will maximize the likelihood of achieving their financial goals.
Understanding clients’ tolerance for risk, temperament and investment horizon are
essential. There are many elements which go into designing a sound investment program,
but these four are essential:
• Long-term focus. The returns available to investors in financial markets are
substantial, but they generally accrue primarily to patient, long term investors. It is
therefore paramount that investors maintain a long-term focus.
• Equity focus. A focus on equity investments is likely to generate the best long-term
returns. This may be particularly true when the returns available on quality fixed
income instruments are at historically low levels. The goal of an investor is to generate
a return comfortably above the rate of inflation. For most people, the best way to do
this will be through ownership of outstanding businesses through investment in the
stock market.
• Expect volatility. Volatility is inherent in the investment process. Since 1982, there
have been six severe market corrections. Yet through this period the Dow Jones
Industrial average appreciated 30 times, from around 1,000 to over 30,000. (The gains
were even greater if dividends are included). Investors should expect volatility to
continue.
Our investment process has three pillars designed to guide through a meaningful
analysis of a client’s financial assets and to develop an investment strategy.
• Investment Policy. The first step is to develop an investment policy statement. The
Firm and clients write a statement that lays out the broad principles of how to invest
the funds the Firm will manage.
• Asset Allocation. Next the Firm will share specific ways to allocate capital, drawing on
the information developed in writing the Investment Policy Statement to develop a
target asset allocation plan.
• Investment Selection. In step three, the Firm selects specific investments for
client’s portfolio. Each portfolio is tailored to specific needs.
Manager Selection. Manager selection is essential to the investment process of the
Advisor. In selecting managers, the Advisor analyzes the track record, organizational
strength, manager tenure, size of fund or strategy, and other factors. The Advisor also
monitors quarterly calls and/or market commentary of the managers, and changes in
personnel or organizational structure that could impact performance. That said, it is
always possible the Advisor will make a mistake in the manager selection or that the
manager will not achieve the investment objective.
Investments in Artificial Intelligence
The Firm may invest in holdings of primarily large cap technology companies expected
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to become leaders in Artificial Intelligence. Significant risk is inherent in any early-
stage technology. There is significant risk that technology may not develop as planned
or take longer to develop or be more expensive to develop than anticipated.
Risk Factors
Asset Allocation Risk. As noted, asset allocation is an integral part of the investment
process. The Advisor makes every effort to design an asset allocation strategy that is
appropriate for the client, always taking into account the client’s unique circumstances
as well as the possibility of a prolonged downturn in economic or financial conditions that
could negatively impact performance. Still, it is possible the agreed asset allocation
strategy will not result in the desired investment results.
Security Selection and Market Risk
Security selection risk is defined as the risk that the Firm may not select and size
positions appropriately within the portfolio. An associated market risk arises from the
influence of the movements of the overall market or the value of the individual
securities in the portfolio. The profitability of a significant portion of the client’s
investment program depends to a great extent upon correctly assessing the future
course of the price movements and/or general value of securities and other
investments.
There can be no assurance the Firm will be able to accurately predict these price
movements or future valuation, nor can assurance be given that the Firm’s portfolios
will generate income or appreciate in value.
Equity Securities
The Firm generally invests in long positions in equity securities. Equity securities
fluctuate in value, often based on factors unrelated to the value of the issuer of the
securities. The market price of equity securities may be affected by general economic
and market conditions, such as a broad decline in stock market prices or in the prices
of issuers in a particular market, geographic or industry sector, or by conditions
affecting specific issuers, such as changes in earnings forecasts.
Concentration Risk
Generally, the Firm invests in significantly fewer holdings than that represented by the
index benchmarks the Firm uses for comparison purposes. Accordingly, the Firm’s
investments may be subject to more rapid changes in value than would be the case if
these portfolios maintained wide diversification among companies, securities, and
types of securities.
Overall Investment Risk
All securities investments risk the loss of capital. The nature of the securities purchased
and traded by the Firm and the investment techniques and strategies employed to
increase returns may increase this risk. While the Firm will devote its best efforts to the
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management of client portfolios, many unforeseeable events, including but not limited
to actions by various government agencies, the Federal Reserve Board, and/or domestic
and international political events, may cause sharp market fluctuations which may
negatively impact the investment strategies managed by the Firm.
The prior investment performance of a separate account or composite may not
be indicative of the future results.
Portfolio Turnover
Separate accounts that the Firm advises will not be restricted in effecting transactions
by any specific limitations regarding the portfolio turnover rate. Market conditions or
other events may result in substantial portfolio turnover, which may result in an
increase in expense for the investors and/or enhanced volatility.
Investments in International Markets, including Emerging Markets
The Firm may invest in investments which are non-U.S. based and therefore be subject
to certain additional risks not usually associated with similar investments in the U.S.
and other industrialized democracies including: fluctuation in currency exchange
rates, the imposition of exchange control regulations, the possibility of expropriation
decrees, more limited information about issuers and their operations, different
accounting standards, sub-standard regulatory environment and smaller, less liquid
markets. Furthermore, political and economic risk may be substantial, especially
in Emerging Markets. Emerging Markets in particular have a history of imposing
unfriendly controls on foreign investors during times of economic stress. Investment in
international markets, and especially emerging market countries, therefore, carry a
higher degree of risk than investment in securities based in the U.S.
Dependence Upon Personnel.
The success of an investment portfolio is significantly dependent upon the expertise of
certain investment or support personnel and any future unavailability of their services
could have an adverse impact on a Firm portfolio’s performance. Our success is
significantly dependent upon the ability of the Firm to hire or utilize talented
investment and support personnel. No assurances can be given that the Firm will be
able to attract or retain necessary personnel.
Cybersecurity Risks
Due to rapid advancement in technology, cybersecurity has become a significant factor
in the investment industry. The Firm, its service providers, and other market
participants on whom the Firm relies increasingly depend on complex information
technology and communications systems to conduct business functions. These
systems are subject to a number of threats or risks that could adversely affect clients,
despite the efforts of the firm, its service providers, and other market participants on
whom the Firm relies to adopt technologies, processes and practices intended to
mitigate these risks and protect the security of their computer systems, software,
networks and other technology assets, as well as the confidentiality, integrity and
availability of information belonging to the Firm and/or its clients investors. A
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successful penetration or circumvention of the security of the Firm’s systems or the
systems of the Firm’s service providers, or other market participants on whom the
Firm relies could result in the loss or theft of an investor’s data or funds, the inability
to access electronic systems, loss or theft of proprietary information or corporate data,
physical damage to a computer or network system or costs associated with system
repairs. Such incidents could cause the clients, the Firm, its service providers, and
other market participants on whom the Firm relies to incur regulatory penalties,
reputational damage, additional compliance costs or financial loss. Similar types of
operational and technology risks are also present for many portfolio companies, which
could have material adverse consequences for such investments, and may cause the
clients’ investments to lose value.
Legal, Regulatory and Political Uncertainties
The Firm is subject to a variety of governmental regulations that may result in
additional compliance costs and other burdens and otherwise impact the performance
of a client portfolio. It is difficult to predict what changes in regulations may be
instituted in the future, in addition to those changes already proposed or adopted in
the United States or other jurisdictions.
The legal, tax and regulatory environment for investment advisers, the instruments
they utilize and the markets in which they trade are continuously evolving. In addition,
there may be other unanticipated changes, including political developments. Such
uncertainty may be detrimental to the efficient functioning of the financial markets
and the success of certain products and strategies. Any changes to current regulations
or any new regulations could have a material adverse effect on a client portfolio
(including by reducing the attractiveness of an applicable investment strategy,
imposing material costs on a client portfolio, reducing investment opportunities, or
requiring a significant restructuring of the manner in which a client portfolio, the Firm
or its affiliates are organized or operated).
POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
The non-exhaustive information contained below describes certain potential material
conflicts of interest relating to the Firm’s advisory services. No list of potential conflicts
of interest can be expected to be full and complete. Each prospective investor should
review the relevant documents carefully, and consult their individual financial, legal or
tax advisor prior opening an account.
Trade Allocation
The Firm manages and expects to continue to manage other client accounts. Generally,
the Firm has discretionary authority over the investment portfolios for which it
manages on behalf of clients. As a general matter, the Firm believes that aggregation of
orders for the same security for multiple clients is consistent with its duty to seek best
execution. If the Firm believes aggregation is not consistent with its duty to seek best
execution for its clients, it will not affect the transaction on an aggregated basis.
Typically, the Firm allocates orders for the same securities for multiple client accounts
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on a pro rata basis in accordance with each account’s investment guidelines as
determined exclusively by the Firm’s portfolio manager. The Firm allocates orders for
initial public offerings on a pro rata basis to the accounts of non-restricted investors or
in accordance with de minimis exceptions. Differences in allocation proportions may
occur due to tax considerations, avoidance of odd lots or de minimis numbers of shares,
and investment strategies of the accounts. To verify compliance with these policies and
procedures, the Firm conducts periodic reviews of order allocation process.
Item 9 - Disciplinary Information
Registered investment advisers and management personnel are required to disclose all
material facts regarding any legal or disciplinary events material to your evaluation of
the Firm or the integrity of its management team. The Firm and management personnel
have no legal or disciplinary events to disclose.
Item 10 - Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
The Firm does not have any other financial industry activities or affiliations.
Item 11 – Code of Ethics, Participation/Interest in Client
Transactions & Personal Trading
As a fiduciary, the Firm has an affirmative duty to act in the best interests of its clients
and make full and fair disclosure of material facts, particularly where the Firm’s
interests may conflict with those of its clients. The Firm’s Code of Ethics (the “Code”)
serves as behavioral benchmark from which the Firm establishes its compliance
program. The Code requires each Firm employee to act with integrity, competence,
diligence, respect, and in an ethical manner when dealing with current and prospective
clients, the Firm, other employees and colleagues in the investment profession, and
other participants in the global capital markets. The Firm expects employees to place
the interests of clients and the Firm above their own personal interest and to avoid any
actual or potential conflicts of interest.
Among other things, the Firm’s Code of Ethics requires all employees comply
with applicable provisions of the federal securities laws and promptly report
any violations or potential violations of the Firm’s compliance policies and
procedures to the Chief Compliance Officer.
Personal Trading Policy
The Code is designed to mitigate the possibility that personal securities transactions,
activities, and interests of employees will conflict with the best interest of the Firm’s
clients. Under the Code, certain classes of securities have been designated as exempt
transactions, based upon a determination that these would not materially interfere with
the best interest of clients.
Nonetheless, because the Code permits employees to sell the same securities as may
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be held in client portfolios that the Firm advises, there is a possibility that employees
might benefit from market activity by a client in a security held by an employee. In
addition to preclearance procedures, employee trading is continually monitored to
reasonably prevent conflicts of interest between the Firm and its clients.
In addition to personal trading activities, other policies and procedures found in the
Code provide guidelines the Firm and/or employees follow with respect to:
Insider Trading
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• Outside Business Activities
• Political Contributions
• Gifts and Entertainment
A copy of the Firm’s Code is available to current and prospective clients upon written
request to bandersen@westpacwm.com.
Item 12 - Brokerage Practices
Generally, the Firm has complete investment and brokerage discretion over client
accounts.
Best Execution and Benefits of Brokerage Selection:
When given discretion to select the brokerage firm that will execute orders in client
accounts, Western Pacific seeks “best execution” for client trades, which is a
combination of factors, including, without limitation, quality of execution, services
provided and commission rates. Western Pacific may use or recommend the use of
brokers who do not charge the lowest available commission in the recognition of
research and securities transaction services, or quality of execution. Research services
received with transactions may include proprietary or third-party research (or any
combination) and may be used in servicing any or all Western Pacific’s clients. Therefore,
research services received may not be used for the account for which the particular
transaction was affected.
Research and Soft Dollar Benefits:
Western Pacific participates in an institutional adviser program (the “Program”) offered
by Schwab Advisor Services, a division of Charles Schwab & Co, Inc., member SIPC
(“Schwab”). Schwab offers its Program to independent investment advisers. The
Program includes services such as custody of securities, trade execution, clearance
and settlement of transactions. Western Pacific receives some benefits from Schwab
through its participation in the Program. Western Pacific is independently owned and
operated and is not affiliated with Schwab.
The Firm may recommend Schwab to clients for custody and brokerage services. While
there is no direct link between Western Pacific’s participation in the Program and
investment advice it gives to its clients, through its participation in the Program
Western Pacific receives economic benefits typically not available to Schwab retail
investors. These benefits generally include, without limitation, the following products
and services (provided without cost or at a discount): receipt of duplicate client
statements and confirmations; consulting services; access to a trading desk serving
Program participants; access to block trading (which provides the ability to aggregate
securities transactions for execution and then allocate the appropriate shares to client
accounts); the ability to have advisory fees deducted directly from client accounts;
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access to an electronic communications network for client order entry and account
information; access to mutual funds with no transaction fees and to certain
institutional money managers; and discounts on compliance, marketing, research,
technology and practice management products or services provided 3rd party vendors.
Schwab may pay for business consulting and services received by Western Pacific’s
related persons. These services are considered soft dollar arrangements.
Some products and services made available by Schwab may benefit Western Pacific but
may not directly benefit its client accounts. These products or services may assist
Western Pacific in managing and administering client accounts, including accounts not
maintained at Schwab. Other services made available by Schwab are intended to help
the firm manage and develop its business enterprise. The benefits received by Western
Pacific or its personnel through participation in the Program do not depend on the
amount of brokerage transactions directed to Schwab. As part of its fiduciary duties to
clients, Western Pacific endeavors to put the interests of its clients first. Clients should
be aware that the receipt of economic benefits by Western Pacific or its related persons
in and of itself creates a potential conflict of interest and may indirectly influence
Western Pacific’s choice of Schwab for custody and brokerage services.
Directed Brokerage:
Clients may direct Western Pacific to use a particular broker for custodial or
transaction services on behalf of the client’s portfolio. In directed brokerage
arrangements, the client is responsible for negotiating the commission rates and other
fees to be paid to the broker. Accordingly, a client who directs brokerage should consider
whether such designation may result in certain costs or disadvantages to the client,
either because the client may pay higher commissions or obtain less favorable
execution, or the designation limits the investment options available to the client.
The arrangement Western Pacific has with Schwab is designed to maximize efficiency
and be cost effective. By directing brokerage arrangements, the client acknowledges
these economies of scale and levels of efficiency are generally compromised when
alternative brokers are used. While every effort is made to treat clients fairly over time,
the fact that a client chooses to use the brokerage and/or custodial services of these
alternative service providers may result in a certain degree of delay in executing trades
for their account(s) and otherwise adversely affect management of their account(s).
By directing Western Pacific to use a specific broker or dealer, clients who are subject
to ERISA confirm and agree with Western Pacific that they have the authority to make
the direction, that there are no provisions in any client or plan document which are
inconsistent with the direction, that the brokerage and other goods and services
provided by the broker or dealer through the brokerage transactions are provided
solely to and for the benefit of the client’s plan, plan participants and their
beneficiaries, that the amount paid for the brokerage and other services have been
determined by the client and the plan to be reasonable, that any expenses paid by the
broker on behalf of the plan are expenses the plan would otherwise be obligated to pay,
and that the specific broker or dealer is not a party in interest of the client or the plan
as defined under applicable ERISA regulations.
Order Aggregation:
Western Pacific may enter trades as a block where possible and when advantageous to
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clients whose accounts have a need to buy or sell shares of the same security. Blocking
of trades permits the trading of aggregate blocks of securities composed of assets
from multiple client accounts, so long as transaction costs are shared equally and on
a pro-rata basis between all accounts included in such block. Block trading allows the
Firm to execute equity trades in a timelier, equitable manner, and may reduce overall
costs to clients.
Western Pacific will only aggregate transactions when it believes aggregation is
consistent with its duty to seek best execution for its clients and is consistent with the
terms of Western Pacific’s Investment Advisory Agreement with each client for which
trades are being aggregated. No advisory client will be favored over any other client;
each client that participates in an aggregated order will participate at the average share
price for all Western Pacific’s transactions in a given security on a given business day,
with transaction costs generally shared pro-rata based on each client’s participation in
the transaction. On occasion, owing to the size of a particular account’s pro rata share
of an order or other factors, the commission or transaction fee charged could be above
or below a breakpoint in a pre-determined commission or fee schedule set by the
executing broker, and therefore transaction charges may vary slightly among accounts.
Accounts may be excluded from a block due to tax considerations, client direction or
other factors making the account’s participation ineligible or impractical.
Western Pacific will prepare, before entering an aggregated order, a pre-allocation
worksheet specifying the participating client accounts and how it intends to allocate
the order among those clients. If the aggregated order is filled in its entirety, it will be
allocated among clients in accordance with the worksheet. If the order is partially filled,
it will generally be allocated on a random basis among the participating accounts.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the order may be allocated on a basis different from that
specified in the worksheet if all client accounts receive fair and equitable treatment, and
the reason for different allocation is explained in writing and is approved by an
appropriate individual/officer of the Firm. Western Pacific’s books and records will
separately reflect, for each client account included in a block trade, the securities held
by and bought and sold for that account. Western Pacific will receive no additional
compensation or remuneration of any kind because of the proposed aggregation.
Item 13 - Review of Accounts
Each account will be reviewed and valued daily or more frequently if triggered by market
or economic conditions. The portfolio manager will review each account in a manner
consistent with the investment goals of each account. The portfolio manager will review
the accounts’ valuation, including net asset value calculations, securities positions and
pricing information, and cash balance reports generated by the Firm’s accounting
system, custodian, and brokerage firms on a monthly basis.
The Firm typically remits quarterly and annual written reports to clients, which set forth
various financial data and information. The Firm reviews the accounts’ valuation,
including net asset value calculations, securities positions and pricing information,
and cash balance reports generated by the Firm’s custodian and/or brokerage firms.
Item 14 - Client Referrals and Other Compensation
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The Firm does not engage in any arrangements with an affiliated or unaffiliated
marketing group or individual.
Item 15 - Custody
The Firm does not take possession of investor funds or securities for Separate Accounts.
The Firm strongly encourages clients to closely monitor account statements and other
important investment related materials they may receive from the Firm. Any potential
discrepancies should be promptly brought to the Firm’s attention by contacting (847)987-
8015.
Item 16 - Investment Discretion
With respect to a majority of client accounts, the Firm has complete discretion over the
selection and amount of securities to be bought or sold without obtaining consent or
approval from investors (within the parameters established by the investment
management agreements applicable to each Separate Account).
Discretionary authority occurs upon full disclosure to the client and authorization by
such client pursuant to an investment management agreement for a Separate Account.
Trades made by the Firm on behalf of client accounts for which it has discretion will be
in accordance with that portfolio’s investment objectives and goals.
Item 17 - Voting Client Securities
The Firm does not vote proxies on behalf of clients. clients receive their proxies or other
solicitations directly from their custodian. Clients are free to contact Western Pacific
with any questions about a particular solicitation.
Item 18 - Financial Information
The Firm has no known financial commitment that impairs its ability to meet
contractual and fiduciary commitments to its clients and has not been the subject of a
bankruptcy proceeding.
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Item 1- Cover Page
William R. Andersen
Western Pacific Wealth Management, LP
263 Market Square, Suite B
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847)987-8015
February 15, 2025
This Brochure Supplement provides information about William R. Andersen that supplements the
Western Pacific Wealth Management, LP Brochure. You should have received a copy of that Brochure.
Please contact Mr. Andersen at (847)987-8015 if you did not receive Western Pacific Wealth Management,
LP’s Brochure or if you have any questions about the contents of this supplement.
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Item 2- Educational Background and Business Experience
Mr. Andersen, born in 1959, graduated from Stanford University with a B.A. in Economics and University of
Chicago’s Booth School with a Master of Business Administration. He joined Western Pacific Wealth
Management, LP (formerly Ranger International, LP) in 2010 as Founder and Chief Investment Officer. Prior to
joining Western Pacific Wealth Management, LP, Mr. Andersen was Chief Investment Officer at Andersen
Capital Management. From 1985-2003 he was with Driehaus Capital Management where he managed the
international division which grew to $2 billion AUM, mostly from institutional investors.
Item 3- 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 each supervised person providing investment advice. No information
is applicable to this Item.
Item 4- Other Business Activities
Mr. Andersen does not have any business activities outside of Western Pacific Wealth Management, LP.
Item 5- Additional Compensation
Mr. Andersen does not receive an economic benefit from anyone who is not a client of the firm.
Item 6 - Supervision
William R. Andersen, President of Western Pacific Wealth Management, LP, is guided by compliance policies
and procedures and a Code of Ethics. He works closely with the Firm’s outside compliance consultant and outside
counsel to ensure compliance with the Code of Ethics.
Item 7- Requirements for State-Registered Advisers
Mr. Andersen has not been involved in any regulatory disciplinary action or bankruptcy proceedings.
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Item 1- Cover Page
Roger Johnson
Western Pacific Wealth Management, LP
263 Market Square, Suite B
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847)987-8015
February 15, 2025
This Brochure Supplement provides information about Roger Johnson that supplements the Western Pacific
Wealth Management, LP Brochure. You should have received a copy of that Brochure. Please contact Bill Andersen
at (847)987-8015 if you did not receive Western Pacific Wealth Management, LP’s Brochure or if you have any
questions about the contents of this supplement.
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Item 2- Educational Background and Business Experience
Mr. Johnson, born in 1943, graduated from Gonzaga University with a B.A. in Psychology and minored in Philosophy and
Business Administration. Mr. Johnson began his investment career in 1970 as a stockbroker focused on serving institutional
accounts, retirement plans, and high net worth individuals. He co-founded Western Pacific Investment Advisers, LLC, a
different firm than the Registrant, in 1990, and served as a Registered Investment Advisor and its President from
January,1993-September 30, 2007, when the firm was sold. Mr. Johnson founded Summa Global Advisors, LLC in October
of 2008 and served as its President, advising retirement plans, high net worth individuals, and families. He left Summa
Global Advisors, LLC December 31, 2020.
Item 3- 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 each supervised person providing investment advice. No information is applicable
to this Item.
Item 4- Other Business Activities
In addition to his role at Western Pacific, Mr. Johnson founded Apex Global Advisors, LLC in 2014 and acts as a consultant
regarding Emerging Markets investing. He serves as a Board Member of Mouse Lake Farms, a private company.
Item 5- Additional Compensation
Mr. Johnson receives a consulting fee for his work as a consultant (described in Item 4).
Item 6 - Supervision
William Andersen, President of Western Pacific Wealth Management, LP, is responsible for monitoring Mr. Johnson’s
performance and the advice provided to clients. In this regard, Mr. Andersen and Mr. Johnson discuss the portfolio and its
performance on a regular basis. Mr. Andersen monitors all written communications and oversees many of the client and
prospective client presentations. The firm retains an outside compliance consultant and outside counsel to ensure
compliance with the Code of Ethics.
Item 7- Requirements for State-Registered Advisers
Mr. Johnson has not been involved in any regulatory disciplinary action or bankruptcy proceedings.
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Summary of your Advisory Relationship with Western Pacific Wealth Management, LP
An SEC-Registered Investment Adviser
February 15, 2025
Western Pacific Wealth Management, LP is an investment advisory firm. Brokerage and investment
advisory services and fees differ. It is important for you to understand these differences. Free and simple
tools are available to research firms and financial professionals at Investor.gov/CRS, which also provides
education materials about broker-dealers, investment advisers, and investing.
What Investment Services and Advice Can You Provide Me?
Western Pacific Wealth Management LP (“Western Pacific”) provides investment advisory services to
individuals, trusts, endowments, charitable organizations, and business entities other than those listed
above. We primarily invest in equity securities including exchange-listed securities, securities trade over-
the-counter and foreign issuers, corporate debt securities, exchange-traded funds. We have the flexibility
to invest in other security types when we feel it would assist in meeting your investment objectives.
Western Pacific monitors accounts daily and has full authority to buy and sell securities in your account,
subject to guidelines set forth by you. There are some situations where you may request that certain
securities be retained in the portfolios, or where you may place restrictions on using certain types of
investments for philosophical or religious reasons. We adhere closely to those restrictions.
Western Pacific has a minimum requirement of $1 million for accepting a new client; this requirement
could be spread over more than one account. We may waive the account minimum size at its discretion.
Conversation Starters:
Given my financial situation, should I choose an investment advisory service? Why/why not?
How will you choose investments to recommend to me?
What is your relevant experience, including your licenses, education, and professional background?
What do these qualifications mean?
What Fees Will I Pay?
The annual fee for investment management services is 1%, calculated on an average daily value and
billed monthly or quarterly in advance. Fees are negotiable. Fees paid to Western Pacific are exclusive
of all custodial and transaction costs paid to your custodian, brokers or other third-party consultants.
Fees paid to Western Pacific are separate and distinct from fees and expenses charged by mutual
funds and ETFs (exchange-traded funds) to their shareholders (generally including a management fee
and fund expenses, as described in each fund’s prospectus or offering materials). You should review
all fees charged by funds, brokers, Western Pacific and others to fully understand the total amount
of fees paid by the client for investment and financial-related services.
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You will pay fees and costs whether you make or lose money on your investments. Fees and expenses
reduce returns on your money over time. Make sure you understand the fees and costs you pay.
Conversation Starters:
Help me understand how the fees and expenses impact investment returns. If I give you $10,000 to
invest, how much goes to fees/costs each year and how much is invested for me?
What Are Your Legal Obligations to Me When Acting as My Investment Adviser? How Else Does
Your Firm Make Money? What Conflicts of Interest Do You Have?
When we act as your Adviser, we act in your best interest and do not put our interests ahead of yours.
Still, the way we make money creates some conflicts with your interests. You should understand and
ask about these conflicts before investing as they may affect the investment advice we provide. An
example of a potential conflict: Since we charge fees based on the size of your account, we may be
incented to take abnormal investment risks at the end of a time period to inflate the size account and
your fee to us. We mitigate that risk by investing alongside all of our clients.
Conversation Starters:
How do your conflicts of interest impact me? How do you address these conflicts?
How Do Your Financial Professionals Make Money?
Our financial professionals are Partners of the firm and are compensated based on the profitability of
the firm. Our professionals are not paid a transaction fee or commission.
Conversation Starters:
Are you paid if my account makes money or not?
Do You or Your Financial Professionals Have Any Legal or Disciplinary History?
Western Pacific is required to disclose all material facts regarding legal or disciplinary events material
to the evaluation of us and our management. Western Pacific has no information applicable to this
item. Visit Investor.gov/CRS for a free tool to research our firm and financial professionals.
Conversation Starters:
As a financial professional, do you have any disciplinary history? If so, for what conduct?
Additional Information
For additional information, request a copy of our ADV by calling (847)987-8015.
Conversation Starters:
Who is my primary contact? Is he a representative of an investment adviser or a broker-dealer? Who
can I talk to if I have concerns about how this person is treating me?
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PRIVACY POLICY NOTICE
Our Promise to You
As a client of Western Pacific Wealth Management, you share both personal and financial
information with us. Your privacy is important to us, and we are dedicated to safeguarding your
personal and financial information.
Information Provided by Clients
In the normal course of doing business, we typically obtain the following non-public personal
information about our clients:
• Personal information regarding our client’s identity such as name, address and social security
number;
Information regarding securities transactions effected by us; and
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• client financial information such as net-worth, assets, income, bank account information and
account balances.
How We Manage and Protect Your Personal Information
We do not sell information about current or former clients to third parties, nor is it our practice to
disclose such information to third parties unless requested or authorized to do so by a client or
client representative or, if necessary, in order to process a transaction, service an account or as
permitted by law. Additionally, we may share information with outside companies that perform
administrative services for us. However, our arrangements with these service providers require
them to treat your information as confidential.
In order to protect your personal information, we maintain physical, electronic and procedural
safeguards to protect your personal information. Our Privacy Policy restricts the use of client
information and requires that it be held in strict confidence.
Client Notifications
We are required by law to annually provide a notice describing our privacy policy. In addition, we
will inform you promptly if there are changes to our policy.
Contact Us
Please contact us with questions about this notice at Western Pacific Wealth Management, 263
Market Square Suite B, Lake Forest, IL 60045 or by calling (847)987-8015.
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