A. Firm Information
Walser Wealth Management Company, a Limited Liability Company, founded in January 2015 (“Walser Wealth”
or the “Advisor”) is a Registered Investment Advisor with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission , which is
organized as a Limited Liability Company (LLC) under the laws of the State of Delaware and registered as a foreign
entity in Florida in 2015. Walser Wealth is owned and operated by Rebecca Walser, Member and Chief Compliance
Officer. This Disclosure Brochure provides information regarding the qualifications, business practices, and the
advisory services provided by Walser Wealth.
B. Advisory Services Offered
Walser Wealth offers investment advisory services to individuals, high net worth individuals, trusts, estates,
pension & profit sharing plans and corporations in Florida and other states (each referred to as a “Client”).
Financial Planning and Consulting Services
Walser Wealth will typically provide a variety of financial planning services to individuals and families, pursuant to a
written Financial Planning or Consulting Agreement. Services are offered in several areas of a Client’s financial
situation, depending on their goals, objectives and financial situation.
Generally, such financial planning services will involve preparing a financial plan or rendering a financial
consultation for clients 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, tax
planning, personal savings, education savings and other areas of a Client’s financial situation.
A financial plan developed for 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. Walser Wealth may also refer Clients to an accountant,
an outside attorney or other specialist, as appropriate for their unique situation. For certain financial planning
engagements, the Advisor will provide a written summary of 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 three months of contract date, assuming all information and documents
requested are provided promptly.
Financial planning and consulting recommendations may pose a potential conflict between the interests of the
Advisor and the interests of the Client. 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 effect the transaction through the
Advisor.
Account Portfolio Management
Walser Wealth evaluates and selects mutual funds and exchange-traded funds for inclusion in Client portfolios only
after applying their internal due diligence process. Walser Wealth employs a passive investment strategy that
emphasizes diversification among many asset classes. Walser Wealth will work with the Client to determine an
appropriate asset allocation. Asset allocation is a term used to refer to how an investor distributes investments
among various classes of investment vehicles (e.g., stocks and bonds). This investment design should be based upon
the investor's capacity for taking risk and involves taking the risk preferences, tax situations, and lifetime objectives
of each client into account.
Our objective is to help investors develop customized portfolio solutions aimed at managing risks and costs.
See Item 8 – Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss for more information on the Walser Wealth
investment methods.
Walser Wealth's investment strategy is primarily long-term focused, but the Advisor may buy, sell or re-allocate
positions that have been held less than one year to meet the objectives of the Client. Walser Wealth 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 the acceptance by the Advisor.
Prior to rendering investment advisory services, Walser Wealth will ascertain, in conjunction with the Client,
the Client’s financial situation, risk tolerance, and investment objective[s].
Walser Wealth will provide investment advisory services and portfolio management services and will not provide
securities custodial or other administrative services. At no time will Walser Wealth accept or maintain custody of a
Client’s funds or securities. All Client assets will be managed within their designated brokerage account or pension
account, pursuant to the Client Investment Advisory
Agreement.
Use of Unaffiliated Investment Advisory Firms as Sub-Advisers/Co-Managers
Walser Wealth, at its discretion, may utilize unaffiliated investment advisory firms as sub-advisors or co-managers
to assist us with the development and recommendation of appropriate investment options for your account. In
such cases the Agreement will designate both Walser Wealth and the unaffiliated sub-adviser as managers of the
Account and the client will receive required disclosures about both firms. Additionally, Walser Wealth has
discretion to hire or remove recommended Investment Advisory Firms as Sub-Advisers or Co-Managers at any
time.
Managed Account Programs
Walser Wealth may recommend to Clients that all or a portion of their portfolio be implemented by utilizing one or
more unaffiliated money managers participating in a managed accounts program at the Client's selected custodian
(the “Program Sponsor”). The Client will then enter into a program and investment advisory agreement with the
Program Sponsor and the participating money manager[s]. The Advisor will assist and advise the Client in
establishing investment objectives for the account, the selection of the money manager[s], and defining any
restrictions on the account. Walser Wealth will continue to provide oversight of the Client account and ongoing
monitoring of the activities of the unaffiliated money managers.
These money managers will develop an investment strategy to meet those objectives by identifying appropriate
investments and monitoring such investments. In consideration for such services, the Program Sponsor will charge
a program fee that includes the investment advisory fee of the money managers, the administration of the program
and trading, clearance and settlement costs. The Program Sponsor will add Walser Wealth's Investment Advisory
Fee (described below in Item 5) and will deduct the overall fee from the Client account, generally at the start of each
calendar quarter. The asset-based program fee is tiered and varies depending on the size of the account, the asset
class of the underlying securities and the sub-advisor selected.
Walser Wealth does not receive any compensation from these unaffiliated money managers or the Program
Sponsor, other than Walser Wealth’s Investment Advisory Fee (described in Item 5).
The Client, prior to entering into an agreement with a Program Sponsor, will be provided with the Program
Sponsor's Form ADV Part 2 (or a brochure that makes the appropriate disclosures). In addition, Walser Wealth and
its Client will agree in writing that that selected Program Sponsor will manage the Client's account on a
discretionary basis.
Business Retirement Plans
Walser Wealth will work with business Clients to develop, design and implement a retirement savings plan for its
employees. Walser Wealth provides objective financial advice to plan sponsors and senior management
regarding issues involving benefit plan options, wealth accumulation strategies for employees and participant
education. Walser Wealth will evaluate a sponsor’s current plan and recommend changes, if necessary. Walser
Wealth may also provide consulting regarding new plans for companies that have not previously offered retirement
plan benefits.
C. Client Account Management
Prior to engaging Walser Wealth to provide investment advisory services, each Client is required to enter into an
Investment Advisory Agreement with the Advisor that defines the terms, conditions, authority and responsibilities
of the Advisor and the Client. These services may include:
Establishing an Investment Policy Statement – Walser Wealth, in connection with the Client, may develop
a statement that summarizes the Client’s investment goals and objectives along with the broad strategy[ies]
to be employed to meet the objectives. An Investment Policy Statement generally includes specific
information on the Client’s stated goals, time horizon for achieving the goals, investment strategies, Client
risk tolerance and any restrictions imposed by the Client.
Asset Allocation – Walser Wealth 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 – Walser Wealth will develop a portfolio for the Client that is intended to meet the
stated goals and objectives of the Client.
Investment Management and Supervision – Walser Wealth will provide investment management and
ongoing oversight of the Client’s portfolio and overall account. In certain cases, portfolio management will
be provided by a managed account program selected by Walser Wealth and the Client.
D. Wrap Fee Programs
Walser Wealth does not manage a wrap fee program.
E. Assets Under Management
As of January 23, 2024, the most recent date for which such calculations are provided pursuant to securities
regulations, Walser Wealth manages the following assets:
Assets Under Management Assets
Discretionary Assets $164,072,655
Non-Discretionary Assets $0
Total $164,072,655
Clients may request more current information at any time by contacting the Advisor.