Overview
A. Firm Description
SSB&T WM was organized as a Limited Liability Corporation pursuant to the laws under the
Texas Business Organizations Code. SSB&T WM is 100% owned by Security State Bank &
Trust. SSB&T WM was formed on July 10, 2023. The Firm is registered with the State of Texas
(“TSSB”) and is a notice filer with the various state jurisdiction in which it conducts business as
a Registered Investment Advisor.
B. Types of Advisory Services
SSB&T WM is a fee-only financial firm that provides investment management services and
wealth counsel to individuals, families, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, small business
owners, corporate cash management accounts, foundations, endowments, retirement, 401k and
profit-sharing plans.
SSB&T WM provides its clients with investment management services through which clients
receive portfolios of carefully selected investments. The Firm offers clients investment portfolios
based on their cash flow situation, tax considerations, tolerance for risk and time horizon.
Depending upon the size and goals of each client’s portfolio, the Firm will invest client assets in
bond accounts, mutual funds and exchange traded funds (ETFs).
SSB&T WM offers wealth planning services, which address some or many aspects of the client’s
financial situation. SSB&T WM works with clients to determine their financial goals and
objectives and develops planning strategies for the client to most effectively utilize their
financial resources to achieve short and long-term financial objectives. Information the Firm
considers includes items such as a client’s current financial status, financial goals, tax bracket,
family/business dynamics, and attitudes towards risk.
SSB&T WM also offers Financial Planning services. The firm will charge a flat fee for financial
plans. The fee will vary based on the complexity of the plan being prepared.
SSB&T WM does not provide tax advice for our clients. Clients should consult with their
accountant or other tax adviser regarding tax filings and/or estimated payments.
Additionally,
SSB&T WM does not provide legal advice or prepare legal documents. However, the Firm
works closely with our clients’ estate planning attorneys and other advisors as necessary to
coordinate the client’s estate plan with the managed assets. (e.g. beneficiary designations and
titling of accounts)
SSB&T WM offers advisory services on a discretionary and non/discretionary basis. SSB&T
WM is a fiduciary and is required to always act in a client’s best interest. SSB&T WM shall be
responsible for advising you about the selection and allocation of asset classes and identifying
specific investments within each asset class. SSB&T WM will monitor the performance of all
selected asset classes and specific investments to achieve a long-term, real rate of return, (i.e.,
the return less income taxes, expenses and inflation) primarily through capital appreciation.
Current income is of secondary concern.
SUB ADVISORS
SSB&T WM has contracted with Buckingham Strategic Partners, LLC ("BSP") for services
including trade processing, collection of management fees, record maintenance, report
preparation, marketing assistance, and research. SSB&T WM has also contracted with BSP for
certain sub-advisory services. In certain instances, SSB&T WM pays a fee for these BSP
services based on management fees paid to SSB&T WM on accounts that use BSP services. The
fee paid by SSB&T WM to BSP varies based on the total client assets administered and/or sub-
advised by BSP through SSB&T WM. These fees will not be separately charged to advisory
clients and are included within the advisory fees charged to clients. There may be other
fees SSB&T WM clients may pay to BSP directly under separate fee agreements.
C. Client Tailored Services and Client Imposed Restrictions
SSB&T WM will not impose any ESG restrictions or obligations on investor portfolios.
D. Wrap Fee Programs
SSB&T WM does not sponsor or manage a wrap fee program.
E. Amounts of Assets Under Management
As of December 31, 2023 SSB&T had $35,407,2223 in assets under management, all of which
are managed on a discretionary basis.