Overview
A. Services
Invera Wealth Advisors LLC (Invera Wealth”) provides customized wealth management services for its
Clients. This Wrap Fee Program Brochure is provided as a supplement to the Invera Wealth Disclosure
Brochure (Form ADV 2A). This Wrap Fee Program Brochure is provided along with the complete
Disclosure Brochure to provide full details of the business practices and fees when selecting Invera
Wealth as your investment advisor.
As part of the wealth management fees noted in Item 5 of the Disclosure Brochure, Invera Wealth
includes securities transaction fees as part of its overall wealth management fee. Securities regulations
often refer to this combined fee structure as a “Wrap Fee Program”. The Advisor’s recommended
Custodian does not charge securities transaction fees for exchange-traded fund (“ETF”) and equity trades
in Client accounts, but typically charges for mutual funds and other types of investments. The Advisor
sponsors the Invera Wealth Wrap Fee Program.
The sole purpose of this Wrap Fee Program Brochure is to provide additional disclosure relating the
combination of securities transaction fees into a single “bundled” wealth management fee. This Wrap Fee
Program Brochure references back to the Invera Wealth Disclosure Brochure in which this Wrap Fee
Program Brochure serves as an Appendix. Please see Item 4 – Advisory Services of the Disclosure
Brochure for details on Invera Wealth’s investment philosophy and related services.
B. Program Costs
Advisory services provided by Invera Wealth are offered in a wrap fee structure whereby securities
transaction fees are included in the overall wealth management fee paid to Invera Wealth. The Advisor
has entered into an arrangement with the Custodian to absorb securities transaction fees.
A wrap fee structure generally presents a conflict of interest as the Advisor. To mitigate any conflicts, the
Advisor has entered into an agreement with the custodian to pay a fixed basis point amount that will cover
any applicable trading costs. The Advisor's recommended Custodian often does not charge securities
transaction fees for exchange-traded fund (“ETF”) and equity trades in a Client's account[s], provided that
the account meets the terms and conditions of the Custodian's brokerage requirements. However, the
Custodian may charge for mutual funds and other types of investments, which are covered under this
wrap fee program. Please see Item 5 – Fees and Compensation of the Disclosure Brochure for
complete details on fees.
C. Fees
Wealth management fees are paid quarterly, in advance of each calendar quarter, pursuant to the terms of
the wealth management agreement. Wealth management fees are based on the market value of assets
under management at the end of the prior calendar quarter. Fees range from 1.00% to 2.00% annually
based on several factors, including: the scope and complexity of the services to be provided; the level of
assets to be managed; and the overall relationship with the Advisor. Relationships with multiple objectives,
specific reporting requirements, portfolio restrictions and other complexities may be charged a higher fee.
The wealth management fee in the first quarter of service is prorated from
the inception date of the
account[s] to the end of the first quarter. Fees may be negotiable at the sole discretion of the Advisor. In
certain circumstances, the Advisor may charge a fixed annual fee for its services. The Client’s fees will take
into consideration the aggregate assets under management with the Advisor across all accounts, unless
otherwise agreed in writing. All securities held in accounts managed by Invera Wealth will be independently
valued by the Custodian. Invera Wealth will not have the authority or responsibility to value portfolio
securities.
Clients may make additions to and withdrawals from their account[s] at any time, subject to Invera Wealth’s
right to terminate an account. Additions may be in cash or securities provided that Invera Wealth reserves
the right to liquidate any transferred securities or decline to accept particular securities into a Client’s
account[s]. Clients may withdraw account assets on notice to Invera Wealth, subject to the usual and
customary securities settlement procedures. However, Invera Wealth designs its portfolios as long-term
investments, and the withdrawal of assets may impair the achievement of a Client’s investment objectives.
Invera Wealth may consult with its Clients about the options and ramifications of transferring securities.
However, Clients are advised that when transferred securities are liquidated, they may be subject to
transaction fees, fees assessed at the mutual fund level (i.e. contingent deferred sales charge) and/or tax
ramifications.
As noted above, the Wrap Fee Program includes securities transaction fees incurred in connection with
the discretionary investment management services provided by Invera Wealth, as part of its overall wealth
management fee.
In addition, all fees paid to Invera Wealth for wealth management services or part of the Wrap Fee
Program are separate and distinct from the expenses charged by mutual funds and ETFs (to their
shareholders, if applicable). These fees and expenses are described in each fund’s prospectus. These
fees and expenses will generally be used to pay management fees for the funds, other fund expenses,
account administration (e.g., custody, brokerage and account reporting), and a possible distribution fee.
Securities transaction fees for Client-directed trades may be charged back to the Client. In connection
with the discretionary investment management services provided by Invera Wealth, the Client will incur
other costs assessed by the Custodian or other third parties such as wire transfer fees, redemption fees,
account closure fees and Independent Manager fees from the Custodian and other fees. The Advisor
does not control nor share in these fees. The Client should review both the fees charged by the fund[s]
and the fees charged by Invera Wealth to fully understand the total fees to be paid. Please see Item 5.C.
– Other Fees and Expenses in the Disclosure Brochure (included with this Wrap Fee Program Brochure).
D. Compensation
Invera Wealth is the sponsor and portfolio manager of this Wrap Fee Program. Invera Wealth receives
wealth management fees paid by Clients for participating in the Wrap Fee Program and pays the
associated securities transactions costs, if applicable.