A. Firm Information
BlackDiamond Wealth Management LLC (“BlackDiamond” or the “Advisor”) is a registered investment advisor
with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). The Advisor is organized as a Limited Liability
Company (“LLC”) under the laws of the State of Delaware. BlackDiamond was founded in April 2017, and is
owned and operated by Sean Hollitz (Managing Partner) and Scott Ungar (Partner & Chief Compliance Officer).
This Disclosure Brochure provides information regarding the qualifications, business practices, and the advisory
services provided by BlackDiamond.
B. Advisory Services Offered
BlackDiamond offers investment advisory services to individuals, high net worth individuals, trusts, estates,
corporations, and retirement plans (each referred to as a “Client”).
The Advisor serves as a fiduciary to Clients, as defined under the applicable laws and regulations. As a fiduciary,
the Advisor upholds a duty of loyalty, fairness and good faith towards each Client and seeks to mitigate potential
conflicts of interest. BlackDiamond’s fiduciary commitment is further described in the Advisor’s Code of Ethics.
For more information regarding the Code of Ethics, please see Item 11 – Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest
in Client Transactions and Personal Trading.
Investment Management Services
BlackDiamond provides customized investment advisory solutions for its Clients. This is achieved through
continuous personal Client contact and interaction while providing discretionary investment management and
related advisory services. BlackDiamond works closely with each Client to identify their investment goals and
objectives as well as risk tolerance and financial situation in order to create a portfolio strategy. BlackDiamond
will then construct a portfolio, consisting of low-cost, diversified mutual funds, exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”),
REITS, and/or structured products to achieve the Client’s investment goals. The Advisor may also utilize
individual stocks, bonds, options contracts or margin to meet the needs of its Clients. The Advisor may retain
certain legacy investments based on portfolio fit and/or tax considerations.
BlackDiamond selects, recommends and/or retains mutual funds on a fund-by-fund basis and seeks to use non-
retail or institutional classes when possible. Due to specific custodial or mutual fund company constraints,
material tax consideration, and/or systematic investment plans, BlackDiamond may select, recommend and/or
retain a mutual fund share class that has a higher expense ratio than an equivalent share class. BlackDiamond
will seek to select the lowest cost share class available that is in the best interest of each Client and will ensure
the selection aligns with the Client’s financial objectives and state investment guidelines.
BlackDiamond’s investment approach is primarily long-term focused, but the Advisor may buy, sell or re-allocate
positions that have been held for less than one year to meet the objectives of the Client or due to market
conditions. BlackDiamond will construct, implement and monitor the portfolio to ensure it meets the goals,
objectives, circumstances, and risk tolerance agreed to by the Client. Each Client will have the opportunity to
place reasonable restrictions on the types of investments to be held in their respective portfolio, subject to
acceptance by the Advisor.
BlackDiamond evaluates and selects investments for inclusion in Client portfolios only after applying its internal
due diligence process. BlackDiamond may recommend, on occasion, redistributing investment allocations to
diversify the portfolio. BlackDiamond may recommend specific positions to increase sector or asset class
weightings. The Advisor may recommend employing cash positions as a possible hedge against market
movement. BlackDiamond may recommend selling positions for reasons that include, but are not limited to,
harvesting capital gains or losses, business or sector risk exposure to a specific security or class of securities,
overvaluation or overweighting of the position[s] in the portfolio, change in risk tolerance of the Client, generating
cash to meet Client needs, or any risk deemed unacceptable for the Client’s risk tolerance.
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At no time will BlackDiamond accept or maintain custody of a Client’s funds or securities, except for the limited
authority as outlined in Item 15 – Custody. All Client assets will be managed within their designated account[s] at
the Custodian, pursuant to the terms of the advisory agreement. Please see Item 12 – Brokerage Practices.
Retirement Plan Accounts – When deemed to be in the Client’s best interest, the Advisor will recommend that a
Client rollover its retirement plan account into an account managed by the Advisor. In such instances, the
Advisor will serve as an investment fiduciary as that term is defined under The Employee Retirement Income
Security Act of 1974 (“ERISA”). Such a recommendation creates a conflict of interest if the Advisor will earn a
new (or increase its current) advisory fee as a result of the rollover. No client is under any obligation to roll over
retirement plan assets to an account managed by the Advisor.
Use of Independent Managers – When deemed to be in the Client’s best interest, BlackDiamond will recommend
that a Client utilize one or more unaffiliated investment managers or investment platforms (collectively
“Independent Managers”) for all or a portion of a Client’s investment portfolio. In such instances, the Client may
be required to authorize and enter into an advisory agreement with the Independent Manager[s] that defines the
terms in which the Independent Manager[s]
will provide investment management and related services. The
Advisor may also assist in the development of the initial policy recommendations and managing the ongoing
Client relationship. The Advisor will perform initial and ongoing oversight and due diligence over the selected
Independent Manager[s] to ensure the Independent Managers’ strategies and target allocations remain aligned
with its clients’ investment objectives and overall best interests. The Client will be provided with a copy of the
Independent Manager’s Form ADV Part 2A (or a brochure that makes the appropriate disclosures) by the
respective Independent Manager prior to entering into an agreement, or by BlackDiamond prior to placing assets
with the Independent Manager. BlackDiamond does not receive any compensation from these Independent
Managers, other than BlackDiamond’s investment advisory fee, as described in Item 5.
Financial Planning Services
BlackDiamond will typically provide a variety of financial planning and consulting services to Clients, as a
component of investment management, or on an ongoing basis. Services are offered in several areas of a
Client’s financial situation, depending on their goals and objectives.
Generally, such financial planning services involve preparing a formal financial plan or rendering a specific
financial consultation based on the Client’s financial goals and objectives. This planning or consulting may
encompass one or more areas of need, including but not limited to, investment planning, retirement planning,
personal savings, education savings and other areas of a Client’s financial situation.
A financial plan developed for, or financial consultation rendered to the Client will usually include general
recommendations for a course of activity or specific actions to be taken by the Client. For example,
recommendations may be made that the Client start or revise their investment programs, commence or alter
retirement savings, establish education savings and/or charitable giving programs.
BlackDiamond may also refer Clients to an accountant, attorney or other specialists, as appropriate for their
unique situation. For certain financial planning engagements, the Advisor will provide a written summary of the
Client’s financial situation, observations, and recommendations. For consulting or ad-hoc engagements, the
Advisor may not provide a written summary. Plans or consultations are typically completed within six months of
contract date, assuming all information and documents requested are provided promptly.
Financial planning and consulting recommendations pose a conflict between the interests of the Advisor and the
interests of the Client. For example, the Advisor has an incentive to recommend that Clients engage the Advisor
for investment management services or to increase the level of investment assets with the Advisor, as it would
increase the amount of advisory fees paid to the Advisor. Clients are not obligated to implement any
recommendations made by the Advisor or maintain an ongoing relationship with the Advisor. If the Client elects
to act on any of the recommendations made by the Advisor, the Client is under no obligation to implement the
transaction through the Advisor.
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Retirement Plan Advisory Services
BlackDiamond provides retirement plan advisory services on behalf of the retirement plans (each a “Plan”) and
the company (the “Plan Sponsor”). The Advisor’s retirement plan advisory services are designed to assist the
Plan Sponsor in meeting its fiduciary obligations to the Plan and its Plan Participants. Each engagement is
customized to the needs of the Plan and Plan Sponsor. Services generally include:
• Vendor Analysis
• Investment Oversight Services (ERISA 3(21))
These services are provided by BlackDiamond serving in the capacity as a fiduciary under the Employee
Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (“ERISA”). In accordance with ERISA Section 408(b)(2),
the Plan Sponsor is provided with a written description of BlackDiamond’s fiduciary status, the specific services
to be rendered and all direct and indirect compensation the Advisor reasonably expects under the engagement.
C. Client Account Management
Prior to engaging BlackDiamond to provide investment advisory services, each Client is required to enter into
one or more advisory agreements with the Advisor that define the terms, conditions, authority and responsibilities
of the Advisor and the Client. These services may include:
• Establishing an Investment Strategy – BlackDiamond, in connection with the Client, will develop a
strategy that seeks to achieve the Client’s goals and destinations.
• Asset Allocation – BlackDiamond will develop a strategic asset allocation that is targeted to meet the
investment objectives, time horizon, financial situation and tolerance for risk for each Client.
• Portfolio Construction – BlackDiamond will develop a portfolio for the Client that is intended to meet the
stated goals and objectives of the Client.
• Investment Management and Supervision – BlackDiamond will provide investment management and
ongoing oversight of the Client’s investment portfolio.
D. Wrap Fee Programs
BlackDiamond does not manage or place Client assets into a wrap fee program. Investment management
services are provided directly by BlackDiamond.
E. Assets Under Management
As of December 31, 2023, BlackDiamond manages $248,991,946 in Client assets, $240,770,558 of which are
managed on a discretionary basis and $8,221,388 on a non-discretionary basis. Clients may request more
current information at any time by contacting the Advisor.