The Joyce Wealth Management Wrap Program (the “Program”) is an investment advisory program
sponsored by JWM. In addition to the Program, the Firm offers a variety of advisory services, which include
financial planning, consulting, and investment management services under different arrangements than
those described herein. Prior to JWM rendering any of the foregoing advisory services, clients are required
to enter into one or more written agreements with JWM setting forth the relevant terms and conditions of
the advisory relationship (the “Advisory Agreement”).
JWM filed for registration as an investment adviser in February 2023 and is owned by John David Joyce.
As of January 26, 2024, JWM had $356,824,474 assets under management. $262,424,070 of these assets
were managed on a discretionary basis and $94,400,404 were managed on a non-discretionary basis.
While this brochure generally describes the business of JWM, certain sections also discuss the activities of
its Supervised Persons, which refer to the Firm’s officers, partners, directors (or other persons occupying a
similar status or performing similar functions), employees or any other person who provides investment
advice on JWM’s behalf and is subject to the Firm’s supervision or control.
Description of the Program
The Program is offered as a wrap fee program, which provides clients with the ability to trade in certain
investment products without incurring separate brokerage commissions or transaction charges. A wrap fee
program is considered any arrangement under which clients receive investment advisory services (which
may include portfolio management or advice concerning the selection of other investment advisers) and the
execution of client transactions for a specified fee or fees not based upon transactions in their accounts.
Clients must also open a new securities brokerage account and complete a new account agreement with
Trade-PMR, or another broker-dealer that JWM approves under the Program (collectively “Financial
Institutions”).
JWM assists its clients in developing an appropriate strategy for managing their assets. Clients’ investment
portfolios are managed on a discretionary or non-discretionary basis by JWM’s investment adviser
representatives. JWM generally allocates clients’ assets among the various investment products available
under the Program, as described further in Item 6 (below).
Financial Planning and Consulting Services
JWM offers clients a broad range of financial planning and consulting services, which include, but are not
limited to, any or all of the following functions:
• Business Planning • Cash Flow Forecasting
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• Trust and Estate Planning
• Insurance Planning and Advice
• Tax Planning
• Retirement Planning
• Education Planning
• Risk Management
While each of these services is available on a stand-alone basis, certain of them can also be rendered in
conjunction with investment portfolio management as part of a comprehensive wealth management
engagement (described in more detail below).
In performing these services, JWM is not required to verify any information received from the client or
from the client’s other professionals (e.g., attorneys, accountants, etc.,) and is expressly authorized to rely
on such information. Clients are advised that a conflict of interest exists for the Firm to recommend that
clients engage JWM or its affiliates to provide (or continue to provide) additional services for
compensation, including investment management services. Clients retain absolute discretion over all
decisions regarding implementation and are under no obligation to act upon any of the recommendations
made by JWM under a financial planning or consulting engagement. Clients are advised that it remains
their responsibility to promptly notify the Firm of any change in their financial situation or investment
objectives for the purpose of reviewing, evaluating or revising JWM’s recommendations and/or services.
Investment Management and Wealth Management Services
JWM provides clients with wealth management services which include a broad range of financial planning
and consulting services as well as discretionary and/or non-discretionary management of investment
portfolios.
JWM primarily allocates client assets among various independent investment managers (“Independent
Managers”), mutual funds, exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”), and individual debt and equity securities in
accordance with their stated investment objectives.
Where appropriate, the Firm also provides advice about any type of legacy position or other investment
held in client portfolios, but clients should not assume that these assets are being continuously monitored
or otherwise advised on by the Firm unless specifically agreed upon. Clients can engage JWM to manage
and/or advise on certain investment products that are not maintained at their primary custodian, such as
variable life insurance and annuity contracts and assets held in employer sponsored retirement plans and
qualified tuition plans (i.e., 529 plans). In these situations, JWM directs or recommends the allocation of
client assets among the various investment options available with the product. These assets are generally
maintained at the underwriting insurance company or the custodian designated by the product’s provider.
JWM tailors its advisory services to meet the needs of its individual clients and seeks to ensure, on a
continuous basis, that client portfolios are managed in a manner consistent with those needs and objectives.
JWM consults with clients on an initial and ongoing basis to assess their specific risk tolerance, time
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horizon, liquidity constraints and other related factors relevant to the management of their portfolios.
Clients are advised to promptly notify JWM if there are changes in their financial situation or if they wish
to place any limitations on the management of their portfolios. Clients can impose reasonable restrictions
or mandates on the management of their accounts if JWM determines, in its sole discretion, the conditions
would not materially impact the performance of a management strategy or prove overly burdensome to the
Firm’s management efforts.
Use of Independent Managers
As mentioned above, JWM selects certain Independent Managers to actively manage a portion of its clients’
assets. The specific terms and conditions under which a client engages an Independent Manager are set
forth in a separate written agreement with the designated Independent Manager. That agreement can be
between the Firm and the Independent Manager (often called a subadvisor) or the client and the Independent
Manager (sometimes called a separate account manager). In addition to this brochure, clients will typically
also receive the written disclosure documents of the respective Independent Managers engaged to manage
their assets.
JWM evaluates a variety of information about Independent Managers, which includes the Independent
Managers’ public disclosure documents, materials supplied by the Independent Managers themselves and
other third-party analyses it believes are reputable. To the extent possible, the Firm seeks to assess the
Independent Managers’ investment strategies, past performance and risk results in relation to its clients’
individual portfolio allocations and risk exposure. JWM also takes into consideration each Independent
Manager’s management style, returns, reputation, financial strength, reporting, pricing and research
capabilities, among other factors.
JWM continues to provide services relative to the discretionary or non-discretionary selection of the
Independent Managers. On an ongoing basis, the Firm monitors the performance of those accounts being
managed by Independent Managers. JWM seeks to ensure the Independent Managers’ strategies and target
allocations remain aligned with its clients’ investment objectives and overall best interests.
Retirement Plan Consulting Services
JWM provides consulting services to qualified employee benefit plans and their fiduciaries. These services
include investment selection provided to the plan sponsors as well as participant education. Each
engagement is individually negotiated and customized. As disclosed in the Advisory Agreement, certain
of the foregoing services are provided by JWM as a fiduciary under the Employee Retirement Income
Security Act of 1974, as amended (“ERISA”). In accordance with ERISA Section 408(b)(2), each plan
sponsor is provided with a written description of JWM’s fiduciary status, the specific services to be rendered
and all direct and indirect compensation the Firm reasonably expects under the engagement.As disclosed
in the Advisory Agreement, certain of the foregoing services are provided by JWM as a fiduciary under the
Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (“ERISA”). In accordance with ERISA
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Section 408(b)(2), each plan sponsor is provided with a written description of JWM’s fiduciary status, the
specific services to be rendered and all direct and indirect compensation the Firm reasonably expects under
the engagement.
Fees for Participation in the Program
JWM offers services on a fee basis, which includes fixed fees, as well as fees based upon assets under
management or advisement.
Financial Planning and Consulting Fee
JWM charges a fixed fee for providing financial planning and/or consulting services under a stand-alone
engagement. These fees are negotiable, but can be up to $30,000 depending upon the scope and complexity
of the services and the professional rendering the financial planning and/or the consulting services. If the
client engages the Firm for additional investment advisory services, JWM can offset
all or a portion of its
fees for those services based upon the amount paid for the financial planning and/or consulting services.
The terms and conditions of the financial planning and/or consulting engagement are set forth in the
Advisory Agreement. For project-based services JWM requires one-half of the fee (estimated hourly or
fixed) payable upon execution of the Advisory Agreement. The outstanding balance is due upon delivery
of the financial plan or completion of the agreed upon consulting services. The Firm does not, however,
take receipt of $1,200 or more in prepaid fees, six or more months in advance of services rendered.
Investment Management and Wealth Management Fee
JWM offers investment management services for an annual fee based on the amount of assets under the
Firm’s management. This management fee varies in accordance with the following blended fee schedule:
PORTFOLIO VALUE BASE FEE
First $250,000 1.70%
Next $750,000 1.40%
Next $4,000,000 1.10%
Above $5,000,000 0.90%
There can be an additional fee for the financial planning and consulting as agreed upon in Advisory
Agreement. That additional fee can be a fixed fee as described above or an additional asset-based fee. The
annual fee is prorated and charged quarterly, in advance, based upon the market value of the assets being
managed by JWM on the last day of the previous billing period as determined by a party independent from
the Firm (including the client’s custodian or another third-party).
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The Firm includes cash in a clients account in determining the valuation for billing purposes. The Firm
may, in its sole discretion, not include cash in determining the fee, especially where a client has a high
percentage of cash for reasons other than the Firm's investment management decision.
If assets are deposited into or withdrawn from an account after the inception of a billing period, the fee
payable with respect to such assets is adjusted to reflect the interim change in portfolio value. For the initial
period of an engagement, the fee is calculated on a pro rata basis. In the event the advisory agreement is
terminated, the fee for the final billing period is prorated through the effective date of the termination and
the outstanding or unearned portion of the fee is charged or refunded to the client, as appropriate.
Additionally, for asset management services the Firm provides with respect to certain client holdings (e.g.,
held-away assets, accommodation accounts, alternative investments, etc.), JWM can negotiate a fee rate
that differs from the range set forth above. Clients are advised that a conflict of interest exists for the Firm
to recommend that clients engage JWM for additional services for compensation, including rolling over
retirement accounts or moving other assets to the Firm’s management. Clients retain absolute discretion
over all decisions regarding engaging the Firm and are under no obligation to act upon any of the
recommendations.
Retirement Plan Consulting Fee
For retirement plan consulting services, JWM charges a fee based upon the amount of assets that it is
providing advice on. Each engagement is individually negotiated and tailored to accommodate the needs
of the individual plan sponsor, as memorialized in the Agreement. The fee will vary, based on the scope
of the services to be rendered.
Fee Comparison
As referenced above, a portion of the fees paid to JWM are used to cover the securities brokerage
commissions and transactional costs attributed to the management of its clients’ portfolios. Services
provided through the Program may cost clients more or less than purchasing these services separately. The
number of transactions made in clients’ accounts, as well as the commissions charged for each transaction,
determines the relative cost of the Program versus paying for execution on a per transaction basis and paying
a separate fee for advisory services. Fees paid for the Program may also be higher or lower than fees charged
by other sponsors of comparable investment advisory programs.
Fee Discretion
JWM may, in its sole discretion, negotiate to charge a lesser fee based upon certain criteria, such as
anticipated future earning capacity, anticipated future additional assets, dollar amount of assets to be
managed, related accounts, account composition, pre-existing/legacy client relationship, account retention,
pro bono activities, or competitive purposes.
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Other Charges
In addition to the advisory fees paid to JWM, clients may also incur certain charges imposed by other third
parties, such as broker-dealers, custodians, trust companies, banks and other financial institutions. These
additional charges may include reporting charges, margin costs, charges imposed directly by a mutual fund
or ETF in a client’s account, as disclosed in the fund’s prospectus (e.g., fund Program Fees and other fund
expenses), fees and commission for assets not held with Trade-PMR (such as 401(k) or 529 plan assets),
deferred sales charges, odd-lot differentials, transfer taxes, wire transfer and electronic fund fees and fees
for trades executed away from Trade-PMR.
Although clients do not pay a transaction or other brokerage charge for transactions to Trade-PMR, clients
should be aware that JWM pays Trade-PMR for brokerage (which can be through transaction fees or asset-
based fees for those transactions). The transaction charges paid by JWM vary based on the type of transaction
(e.g., mutual fund, equity or ETF) and for mutual funds based on whether or not the mutual fund pays 12b-
1 fees and/or recordkeeping fees to Trade-PMR. For example, there is a conflict of interest in cases where a
mutual fund is offered at no transaction charge or for a transaction charge. As the Firm absorbs transaction
costs in wrap fee accounts, the Firm has a financial incentive not to place transaction orders in those accounts
since doing so increases its transaction costs. Thus, an incentive exists to place trades less frequently or to
choose cheaper options (such as not transaction fee funds) in a wrap fee arrangement which may not be
aligned with the client’s interest.
The Firm will recommend the mutual fund share class that is in the best interest of the client. That will
include the mutual funds and share classes available through the Trade-PMR platform that the Firm uses.
Client should understand that another financial services firm may offer the same mutual fund at a lower
overall cost to the investor than is available through Trade-PMR. In other instances, a mutual fund may offer
only Class A Shares, but another similar mutual fund may be available that offers lower cost share classes.
Class A Shares typically pay Trade-PMR a 12b-1 fee and the Firm does not have to pay transaction charges
to Trade-PMR. JWM has a financial incentive to recommend Class A Shares. This is a conflict of interest
which might incline JWM, consciously or unconsciously, to render advice that is not disinterested.
Direct Fee Debit
Clients provide JWM and/or certain Independent Managers with the authority to directly debit their accounts
for payment of the investment advisory fees. The Financial Institutions that act as the qualified custodian
for client accounts, from which the Firm retains the authority to directly deduct fees, have agreed to send
statements to clients not less than quarterly detailing all account transactions, including any amounts paid to
JWM. Alternatively, clients may request to have JWM send a separate invoice for direct payment, but the
Firm must agree to that arrangement.
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Use of Margin
JWM does not recommend that clients use margin or other borrowing for purchasing securities in its
investment management services. Where clients request that the Firm use margin or other borrowing in the
management of the client’s investment portfolio, the client assumes the risk and the fee payable will be
assessed gross of margin such that the market value of the client’s account and corresponding fee payable
by the client to JWM will be increased.
JWM can recommend that certain clients utilize borrowing typically through a securitized or asset-backed
credit line. JWM only recommends such borrowing for non-investment needs, such as bridge loans and
other financing needs. The Firm’s fees are determined based upon the value of the assets being managed
gross of any margin or borrowing.
Account Additions and Withdrawals
Clients can make additions to and withdrawals from their account at any time, subject to JWM’s right to
terminate an account. Additions can be in cash or securities provided that the Firm reserves the right to
liquidate any transferred securities or declines to accept particular securities into a client’s account. Clients
can withdraw account assets on notice to JWM, subject to the usual and customary securities settlement
procedures. However, the Firm designs its portfolios as long-term investments and the withdrawal of assets
may impair the achievement of a client’s investment objectives. JWM may consult with its clients about
the options and implications of transferring securities. Clients are advised that when transferred securities
are liquidated, they may be subject to transaction fees, short-term redemption fees, fees assessed at the
mutual fund level (e.g., contingent deferred sales charges) and/or tax ramifications.
Compensation for Recommending the Program
JWM has no internal arrangements in place whereby persons recommending the Program are entitled to
receive additional compensation as a result of clients’ participation. A person recommending the Program
will not earn more compensation than he or she would otherwise receive if a client elected another investment
management program.