Wealth Navigation, LLC (WN) has been in operation since 2007 and is wholly owned by WN
Holdings, LLC. WN Holdings, LLC is owned by Axis Family Holdings, LLC.
Wealth Navigation, LLC also does business under the name Oak Lane Advisors or Oak Lane
Wealth (Oak Lane) and The WN Group. Certain Investment Advisor Representatives of WN
may have their own legal business entities and business names as part of RIA co-brand;
however, investment advisory services of the representatives are provided through WN.
See Item 10 for a list of those arrangements and business entities.
WN provides both asset management services and fee-based planning services. The asset
management services we provide are for discretionary accounts. The investment
recommendations made for these accounts include the following steps:
1) Comprehensive Evaluation of Investment Objectives
WN will meet with each client for an initial review to determine investment objectives,
risk tolerance and other relevant information at the beginning of the advisory
relationship. The client is provided with an Investment Advisory Agreement (IAA)
which includes the fee structure, privacy policy and form CRS. Under this authority, WN
has authority to purchase and sell securities for the client’s account, arrange for
delivery and payment in connection with security transactions, and act on behalf of a
client in all matters necessary or incidental to the purchase and sale of securities in the
client’s account. Unless specifically directed otherwise in writing by a client, WN is
authorized to receive and vote proxies on issues held in each account and receive
annual reports.
2) Appropriate Asset Allocation Recommendation
WN will recommend an asset allocation according to the client’s risk tolerance,
investment objectives and various other factors as explained below in the Asset
Management Services section. WN will use its best judgment and good faith efforts in
rendering this service to its clients. WN cannot warrant or guarantee any particular
level of account performance, or that account will be profitable over time. Not every
investment decision or recommendation made by WN will be profitable. Client assumes
all market risk involved in the investment of the account assets under the terms of the
IAA. Except as may otherwise be provided by law, WN will not be liable to the Client for:
a) Loss that Client may suffer by reason of any investment decision made or other
action taken or omitted in good faith by WN with that degree of care, skill, prudence
and diligence under the circumstances that a prudent person acting in a fiduciary
capacity would use
b) Loss arising from WN’s adherence to Client’s instructions
c) Any act or failure to act by a custodian of Client’s account, except as may be required
by law. Federal securities laws impose liabilities under certain circumstances on
persons who act in good faith and therefore, nothing herein shall in any way
constitute a waiver or limitation of any rights which Client may have under any
federal securities laws.
As of December 2023, the total discretionary assets under management were $305,164,237
and non-discretionary assets were $0.
Services Offered
Asset Management Services
WN offers various Asset Management services as part of its investment management
program. Asset Management service begins with meetings between Advisor and Client to
review long-term goals and objectives. These meetings include discussions on Client’s
current financial situation, goals for investment assets, risk tolerance, time horizon,
liquidity needs and so forth. WN will use information provided by the client to identify an
appropriate strategy. WN will then create a portfolio
using a mix of investments that can
include investments such as stocks, bonds, mutual funds (stock funds, bond funds and
other asset classes), exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”), alternative investments, and other
securities. WN will also consider client requested investment considerations (e.g., not buy
certain positions based on a client’s preference). Once the portfolio is created, WN will
monitor the portfolio and adjust the portfolio as necessary. Reallocating and rebalancing in
the portfolio may be required by changes in market conditions or as deemed necessary to
meet the client’s needs and objectives.
WN retains the right to use discretion in the purchase and sale of investment items such as
but not limited to stocks, bonds, mutual funds, exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”), alternative
investments, variable annuity sub-accounts and other securities as part of its Asset
Management Services. In addition to standard brokerage confirmations and statements
sent by the custodian, clients can be provided with reports or portfolio evaluations as well
as information detailing the performance of the investments held in the portfolio.
Comprehensive Financial Planning
Wealth Navigation provides comprehensive financial and wealth planning services for its
Clients. Planning fees are charged according to various factors such as the income and net
worth of the client and the complexity of the client assets. The fee depends on whether the
fee is for a new contract, a renewal of an existing contract, or for an ongoing service
contract. All planning fees are based on the specific planning services provided to the client
and the complexity of the client’s financial situation and goals.
The General Areas of Comprehensive Financial Planning include:
• Financial Planning Services
• Estate Planning
• Executive Consulting Services
• Income and Estate Tax Planning
• Retirement Planning
• Pension Consulting Services
• Real Estate Consulting
• Family Office Services
• Divorce Financial Planning
The services included in the planning process are limited to recommending planning
strategies for the client to consider. Should the Client choose to implement the
recommendations contained in the Client’s plan or consultation, the implementation of
those recommended strategies is entirely at Client’s discretion. In all legal matters, WN’s
planning services are analytical and advisory only, and do not include any legal, accounting
or other professional services. Clients are encouraged to review their plans on a regular
basis, based on individual circumstances. The fee also includes the time and activities
necessary to work with Clients’ attorney and/or accountant in reaching agreements on
solutions, as well as assisting those advisers in implementation of all appropriate
documents. WN is not responsible for attorney or accountant fees charged to Client as a
result of the above activities.
Separately Managed Accounts
WN may recommend the use of a separate money manager, or a “managed account”.
Managed accounts can be used to provide access to outside money managers and asset
allocations tailored to the Client’s specific needs. The client enters into a separate and
individualized contract with the outside money manager which is monitored by WN. Fees
for the managed account are asset-based and include brokerage, custody and money
manager services.
Separately Managed Accounts will only be offered to clients if the Advisor determines it is
appropriate based upon each client’s suitability standards and investment philosophy. The
minimum and maintenance level of investment is determined by the outside money
manager.