Davis Private Wealth (hereinafter called “DWPL”) is a Registered Investment Adviser based in
Wellington, Florida, and incorporated under the laws of the State of Florida. DWPL is wholly
owned by Joshua Stephen Davis. DWPL is registered with the SEC and subject to the rules and
regulations of the US Advisers Act. Founded in October 2016,.
Portfolio Management Services
DPWL offers ongoing portfolio management services based on the individual goals, objectives,
time horizon, and risk tolerance of each client. DPWL creates an Investment Policy Statement
for each client, which outlines the client’s current situation (income, tax levels, and risk
tolerance levels). Portfolio management services include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Investment strategy • Personal investment policy
• Asset allocation • Asset selection
• Risk tolerance • Regular portfolio monitoring
DPWL evaluates the current investments of each client with respect to their risk tolerance levels
and time horizon. DPWL will request discretionary authority from clients in order to select
securities and execute transactions without permission from the client prior to each
transaction. Risk tolerance levels are documented in the Investment Policy Statement, which is
given to each client.
DPWL offers the same suite of services to all of its clients. However, specific client investment
strategies and their implementation are dependent upon the client Investment Policy Statement
which outlines each client’s current situation (income, tax levels, and risk tolerance levels).
Clients may impose restrictions in the management of their portfolios such as prohibiting the
investment in certain securities or types of securities in accordance with the client’s values or
beliefs or prohibiting the sale of certain investments held in the account at the commencement
of the relationship. Each client should note, however, that restrictions imposed by a client may
adversely affect the composition and performance of the client’s investment portfolio. Each
client should also note that his or her investment portfolio is treated individually by giving
consideration to each purchase or sale for the client’s account. For these and other reasons,
performance of client investment portfolios within the same investment objectives, goals
and/or risk tolerance may differ, and clients should not expect that the composition or
performance of their investment portfolios would necessarily be consistent with similar clients
of DPWL.
DPWL seeks to provide that investment decisions are made in accordance with the fiduciary
duties owed to its clients and without consideration of DPWL’s economic, investment or other
financial interests. To meet its fiduciary obligations, DPWL attempts to avoid, among other
things, investment or trading practices that systematically advantage or disadvantage certain
client portfolios, and accordingly, DPWL’s policy is to seek fair and equitable allocation of
investment opportunities/transactions among its clients to avoid favoring one client over
another over time. It is DPWL’s policy to allocate investment opportunities and transactions it
identifies as being appropriate and prudent among its clients on a fair and equitable basis over
time.
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With respect to any account for which DPWL meets the definition of a fiduciary under
Department of Labor rules, DPWL acknowledges that both DPWL and its Related Persons are
acting as fiduciaries. Additional disclosure may be found elsewhere in this Brochure or in the
written agreement between DPWL and the client.
Wrap Programs
This firm does not offer a wrap program.
Financial
Planning/Consulting Services
Financial planning/consulting may be comprehensive in nature or specific, based on the
requests of the client. These services may also be a one-time arrangement or on-going in
nature. A plan is designed based on the needs and services requested by the client to help the
client reach their financial and life goals and are agreed to prior to the onset of the agreement.
At the inception of the financial planning/consulting process, DPWL will establish the client’s
goals and objectives, and collect relevant data. DPWL will review and analyze the financial
information based on the client’s circumstances. Once such information has been reviewed
and analyzed, written reports may be produced and presented that are designed to achieve
the client’s financial goals and objectives. The primary purpose of this process is to assist the
client in developing a strategy for the successful management of income, assets and liabilities
and meeting the client’s short and long-term goals and objectives.
If applicable, a resulting report may incorporate recommendations on a number of topics such
as: cash flow, assets and liabilities, asset allocation, insurance analysis, education planning,
retirement planning, estate planning, tax implications, asset protection, charitable giving,
annuity review and stock options.
Financial plans are based on the client’s financial situation at the onset of the planning process
and on the financial information disclosed to DPWL by the client. Certain assumptions will be
made in the planning process with respect to a number of factors that may include: future
interest rates, inflation rates, tax rates and the use of past trends and performance of the
markets and the economy. Past performance is not an indication of future performance. DPWL
cannot guarantee that the client’s financial goals and objectives will be met if the financial plan
recommendations are implemented.
Specific investment recommendations can be provided in the plan, as a part of one-time advice
or on-going services, and will be provided on an hourly or fixed-fee basis. These services are
included with our Portfolio Management services outlined above.
Dental Practice Valuation Analysis.
DPW offers a customized valuation report of a client’s dental practice for a flat fee. We do a
thorough review of your practice’s financial statements, including profit and loss statements,
balance sheets, and cash flow statements to assess the financial performance of your practice to
place a value on it. We utilize outside contractors that specialize in valuation work to complete the
valuation.
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Retainer Services
Retainer services are available to clients that wish to have ongoing financial planning and
consulting services. Comprehensive and ongoing financial planning services include onboarding
and formulation of the initial plan as well as service, adjustments, and maintenance over time.
Clients will have annual scheduled meetings in-person or online with their advisor, depending
on their individual situation. In addition to the annual scheduled meeting, DPWL will also
provide retainer clients with e-mail and/or phone consultations that are included at no
additional charge. Services provided may include, but are not limited to, the following: cash
flow management, debt management, insurance review, inventory of assets, analysis of
financial goals, portfolio analysis, development of an asset allocation strategy, retirement
planning and estate plan reviews.
As of December 31, 2023, DPWL managed $112,000,000 in discretionary assets, and
$11,300,000 in non-discretionary assets.