Wolf Group Capital Advisors (“WGCA,” the “Firm,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is an investment
adviser and provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high net
worth individuals and trusts.
WGCA was founded in 1996 and is owned by Robert D. Len, Leonard S. Wolf, and Charles K.
Verruggio.
Investment Advisory Services
We provide investment advice and implement investment strategies for clients based on their
individual circumstances. We manage accounts on a discretionary (which means selection of
investments will be made for the client without obtaining consent from the client prior to
making a purchase or sale for the account) or non-discretionary basis, depending on the client’s
preference.
Through personal discussions, we develop portfolios based upon a client’s goals, objectives,
investment time horizon and risk tolerance, as well as their core financial-related values. We
develop a brief written investment policy statement, including a detailed asset allocation,
describing the investment goals and investment strategy.
We use asset allocations or spreading investments among a number of asset classes and sectors
(domestic stocks vs. foreign stocks; value vs. growth; large-cap stocks vs. small-cap stocks;
corporate bonds vs. government securities) for client accounts. The types of securities
purchased for client portfolios may include stocks, bonds, exchange traded funds and mutual
funds. We may also use alternative investments where applicable, based upon a client’s
investment strategy. After reviewing the asset allocation with the client, the investment
strategy will be implemented. Investment strategies generally include long-term and short-term
purchases depending upon the individual needs of the client.
Financial Planning
We offer financial planning to clients, which includes an initial meeting with the prospective
client to determine the scope of the service desired. Subsequently, a proposal is developed
summarizing the issues to be addressed, the analysis to be performed and the fee for the
financial planning engagement. The proposal also includes a list of information and items that
we require to complete the financial plan. Financial planning may be provided as part of our
investment advisory services, or as a standalone service for a fixed fee, or as a monthly
subscription service.
Financial planning may include a review of all aspects of a client’s current financial situation,
including, but not limited to the following components: cash management, insurance planning,
education planning, charitable giving, retirement planning, estate tax planning, and capital
needs.
Financial plan recommendations are not limited to any specific product or service offered by a
broker/ dealer or insurance company. With respect to estate planning, we work closely with
attorneys qualified to assist clients in the development of wills and trusts. For insurance plans,
we work closely with qualified internal and external insurance professionals.
Third-Party Asset Management Programs
In addition to managing client accounts directly, in certain circumstances, we will recommend
that a client engage (for all or a portion of its portfolio) a Third-Party Asset Management
Program to provide additional services or expertise that we believe will be beneficial to the
client. These services will be outlined in a separately executed discretionary asset management
agreement with the Third-Party Asset Manager and will be provided for a fee that is separate
and distinct from fees we charge you.
Our Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs) will provide personal advisory services to clients
in the selection of a particular Third-Party Asset Manager. Factors considered in the selection of
a Third-Party Asset Managers include but may not be limited to i) each individual IAR's
preference for a particular Third-Party Asset Manager; ii) the client's risk tolerance, goals, and
objectives, as well as investment experience; and iii) the size of the client's assets available for
investment.
In order to assist in the selection of a Third-Party Asset Manager, the IAR will typically gather
information from the client about the client's financial situation, investment objectives, and
reasonable restrictions the client wants imposed on the management of the account.
Our IARs will periodically review reports provided to the client. An IAR will contact the client
periodically,
as agreed upon with each client, to review the client's financial situation and
objectives, communicate information to the Third-Party Asset Manager managing the account
as warranted, and to assist the client in understanding and evaluating the services provided by
the Third-Party Asset Manager. Clients will be expected to notify their IAR of any changes in
their financial situation, investment objectives, or account restrictions. We will communicate
any changes to your investment objectives to the Third-Party Asset Manager managing your
account(s).
We will provide you with a complete description of the programs and services (including fees to
be charged and other contractual information) provided by the Third-Party Asset Manager, as
well as the Third-Party Asset Manager’s Form ADV, investment advisory contracts, and account
opening documents.
Tailored Relationships
We tailor investment advisory services to the individual needs of the client. The goals and
objectives for each client are documented in our client relationship management system.
Investment policy statements are created that reflect the stated goals and objectives. Our
clients are allowed to impose restrictions on the investments in their account. We may accept
any reasonable limitation or restriction to discretionary authority on the account placed by the
client. All limitations and restrictions placed on accounts must be presented to us in writing.
Fiduciary Statement
We are fiduciaries under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 and when we provide investment
advice to you regarding your retirement plan account or individual retirement account, we are
also fiduciaries within the meaning of Title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act,
(“ERISA”) and/or the Internal Revenue Code, (“IRC”), as applicable, which are laws governing
retirement accounts.
We have to act in your best interest and not put our interest ahead of yours. At the same time,
the way we make money creates some conflicts with your interests. We must take into
consideration each client’s objectives and act in the best interests of the client. We are
prohibited from engaging in any activity that is in conflict with the interests of the client. We
have the following responsibilities when working with a client:
• To render impartial advice;
• To make appropriate recommendations based on the client’s needs, financial
circumstances, and investment objectives;
• To exercise a high degree of care and diligence to ensure that information is presented
in an accurate manner and not in a way to mislead;
• To have a reasonable basis, information, and understanding of the facts in order to
provide appropriate recommendations and representations;
• Disclose any material conflict of interest in writing; and
• Treat clients fairly and equitably.
Regulations prohibit us from:
• Employing any device, scheme, or artifice to defraud a client;
• Making any untrue statement of a material fact to a client or omitting to state a material
fact when communicating with a client;
• Engaging in any act, practice, or course of business which operates or would operate as
fraud or deceit upon a client; or
• Engaging in any manipulative act or practice with a client.
We will act with competence, dignity, integrity, and in an ethical manner, when working with
clients. We will use reasonable care and exercise independent professional judgement when
conducting investment analysis, making investment recommendations, trading, promoting our
services, and engaging in other professional activities.
Wrap Fee Programs
We act as a portfolio manager to two wrap-fee programs A “wrap-fee” program is one that
provides the client with advisory and brokerage execution services for an all-inclusive fee. The
client is not charged separate fees for the respective components of the total service.
Portfolio Manager for Wrap Fee Programs
We offer portfolio management services through two Wrap Fee Programs sponsored by
broker/dealers. We make investment selections and create portfolio models for these
programs. Clients should refer to the broker/dealer’s Wrap Fee Program Brochure (Form ADV
Part 2A Appendix 1) for more detailed information about the services offered in the program.
Client Assets
As of June 30, 2023, we managed $445,914,061 in assets on a discretionary basis.