RIA Wealth Advisors, LLC (“RIA Wealth Advisors,” “Adviser” or the “Firm”) is a registered
investment adviser with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). RIA Wealth
Advisors was organized as a limited liability company in 2020 and is located in Round Rock, TX.
John Levee is the Firm’s principal owner.
Adviser provides investment management services to individuals and wealthy individuals on a
separate account management basis. Adviser is a fee-based investment management. The Firm
does not sell securities on a commission basis. The Firm is not affiliated with any entities that sell
financial products or securities. Adviser does not act as a custodian of client assets and the client
always maintains asset control.
Adviser generally has discretion of client accounts. Adviser does not have discretion over which
brokerage firms to trade with and the resulting commissions to be paid and/or where the account
is held in custody and the resulting expenses related to that custodianship.
Other professionals (e.g., lawyers, accountants, insurance agents, etc.) are engaged directly by the
client on an as-needed basis. Any conflicts of interest arising out of the activities of Adviser, or its
associated persons, are disclosed in this brochure.
Types of Advisory Services
Adviser provides investment supervisory services, also known as asset management services. Also,
on more than an occasional basis, Adviser may furnish advice to clients on matters not involving
securities, such as financial planning matters.
As of December 31, 2023, Advisor had $110,000,340 in client discretionary assets under
management and $17,299 in client non-discretionary assets under management.
Tailored Relationships
The goals and objectives for each client are documented in our client relationship management
system. Investment policy statements are created that reflect the stated goals and objective. Clients
may impose restrictions on investing in certain securities or types of securities.
Assignment of Investment Management Agreements
Agreements may not be assigned without client consent.
Types of Agreements
Investment Management Agreement
As part of the investment management service, all aspects of the client’s financial affairs are
reviewed, and realistic and measurable goals are set and objectives to reach those goals are defined.
As goals and objectives change over time, suggestions are made and implemented on an ongoing
basis. Adviser periodically reviews a client’s financial situation and portfolio through regular
contact with the client which often includes an annual meeting with the client.
The scope of work and fee for an Advisory Service Agreement is provided to the client in writing
prior to the start of the relationship. The agreement sets forth the services to be provided, the fees
for the service and the agreement may be terminated by either party in writing at any time.
Financial Planning Agreement
The financial plan may include, but is not limited to: a net worth statement; a cash flow statement;
a review of investment accounts, including reviewing asset allocation and providing repositioning
recommendations; strategic tax planning; a review of retirement accounts and plans including
recommendations; a review of insurance policies and recommendations for changes, if necessary;
one or more retirement scenarios; estate planning review and recommendations; and education
planning with funding recommendations.
The financial planning may be the only service
provided to the client and does not require that the
client use or purchase the investment advisory services offered by the Advisor or any of the
insurance products or other products and services offered by the associated persons of the Advisor.
There is an inherent conflict of interest for the Advisor whenever a financial plan recommends use
of professional investment management services or the purchase of insurance products or other
financial products or services. The Advisor or its associated persons may receive compensation
for financial planning and the provision of investment management services and/or the sale of
insurance and other products and services. The Advisor does not make any representation that
these products and services are offered at the lowest available cost and the client may be able to
obtain the same products or services at a lower cost from other providers. However, the client is
under no obligation to accept any of the recommendations of the Advisor or use the services of the
Advisor in particular.
Asset Management
Investments may also include equities (stocks), warrants, corporate debt securities, investment
company securities (variable life insurance, variable annuities, and mutual funds shares), and
U. S. government securities.
Assets are invested primarily in no-load or low-load mutual funds and exchange-traded funds,
usually through brokers or fund companies. Fund companies charge each fund shareholder an
investment management fee that is disclosed in the fund prospectus. Brokerages may charge a
transaction fee for the purchase of some funds.
Stocks and bonds may be purchased or sold through a brokerage account when appropriate. The
brokerage firm charges a fee for stock and bond trades. Adviser does not receive any compensation,
in any form, from fund companies.
Initial public offerings (IPOs) are not available through Adviser.
Separate Account Management Platforms
As part of Adviser’s Asset Management Services, Adviser offers access to multiple managers and
allocation services through Separate Account Management Platforms. Based on the client’s needs
and suitability, Adviser may recommend or select a Separate Account Management Platform, to
manage all, or a portion of, the client’s assets. Each platform includes access to sub-managers.
Wrap Fee Programs
Adviser does not participate in any wrap fee programs.
Variable Annuity Management Program
Adviser offers a program offering advisory services to variable insurance products. This service
includes discretionary active management of the Client’s sub-accounts of the variable insurance
product.
Termination of Agreements
A Client may terminate any of the aforementioned agreements at any time by notifying Adviser in
writing. Clients shall be charged pro rata for services provided through to the date of termination.
If the client made an advance payment, Adviser will refund any unearned portion of the advance
payment.
Adviser may terminate any of the aforementioned agreements at any time by notifying the client
in writing. If the client made an advance payment, Adviser will refund any unearned portion of the
advance payment.
Adviser reserves the right to terminate any engagement where a client has willfully concealed or
has refused to provide pertinent information about financial situations when necessary and
appropriate, in Adviser’s judgment, to providing proper financial advice. Any unused portion of
fees collected in advance will be refunded.