(A) Firm Description 
CM Wealth Advisors LLC (“CMWA”) is a wealth management and investment advisory firm. It serves a 
limited number of high-net-worth individuals, families, and foundations. The firm’s members provide 
personal attention, objective counsel and custom solutions focused on growing and preserving real 
wealth. 
CMWA was founded by William J. O’Neill, Jr. in 1983 as a single-family office. The goals were to 
professionally manage the founding family’s financial affairs – including estate planning, tax preparation 
and philanthropy – while investing financial assets to achieve real growth over time. In 2000, the firm 
broadened its services to a multi-family office, leveraging the skills and capabilities honed over the first 
decade and a half, to new clients with similar needs. Originally called “Clanco” – for “family company” – 
the firm changed its name to CM Wealth Advisors Inc. in 2010. Effective January 1, 2019, CM Wealth 
Advisors Inc. is now CM Wealth Advisors LLC. 
Since 2003, CMWA has been a registered investment adviser under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, 
as amended. The firm had assets under management of approximately $1.756 billion as of December 31, 
2023. Of this total, approximately $1.615 billion are managed on a discretionary basis and $141 million 
are managed on a non-discretionary basis.   
CMWA is an Ohio limited liability company. The Manager of CMWA is R. Douglas McCreery. All of 
CMWA’s membership interests are owned by CMWA LLC, an Ohio limited liability company (the 
“Holding Company.”) The Holding Company is owned and managed by its members, all of which are 
employees and officers of CMWA (together, the “Members”). William J. O’Neill, Jr. continues to serve 
CMWA in his capacity as a member of the Holding Company’s Advisory Board.  CMWA’s officers are 
as follows: 
R. Douglas McCreery Manager and Chief Executive Officer 
Douglas J. Smorag Chief Operating Officer and Secretary 
Paul A. Bodnar Chief Investment Officer 
Neal B. Colby Chief Financial Officer and Chief Compliance Officer 
Additional information about CMWA is available on the Internet at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov. You can 
search this site by a unique identifying number, known as a CRD number. The CRD number for CMWA 
is 119467. CMWA’s website is CMWEALTHADVISORS.COM. 
(B) Types of Advisory Services 
CMWA offers its clients four basic types of advisory service programs: (1) a comprehensive Wealth 
Management Advisory Services program (the “WMAS Program”) that provides a wide range of financial, 
risk management and investment advisory services; (2) a comprehensive Wealth Management and 
Investment Advisory Services program (the “WMIAS Program”) that provides, on a non-discretionary, 
non-custodial basis, financial oversight, asset allocation strategies and investment advisory services; (3) 
an investment advisory program that provides only investment management and supervisory services; and 
(4) business consulting. These programs are described in detail below. 
Commented [JC3]: These figures will be updated once the 
Part 1A data is received. 
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(1)  Wealth Management Advisory Services Program 
CMWA’s Wealth Management Advisory Services program (the “WMAS Program”) is a 
comprehensive financial, risk management and investment advisory program that bundles together 
certain services as described below. As a participant in the WMAS Program, each WMAS client is 
entitled to utilize the full range of such services, as needed from time to time.  The foundation of the 
WMAS Program is its broad-based, independent, and comprehensive approach to financial 
management. The following services are included in this Program: 
(a)  Financial and Estate Planning and Consulting 
CMWA works with each WMAS client to develop a comprehensive financial/estate planning and 
investment program for the client and all “Covered Client Parties” based on the client’s individual 
financial needs, objectives, and circumstances.1 As part of the planning process, CMWA reviews 
background information and existing estate and investment documentation as needed to create the 
program. CMWA then coordinates and documents such relationships with third-party service 
providers (including investment managers, custodians, attorneys, and other professionals) as may 
be required to implement the program. On an ongoing basis throughout the term of the client’s 
WMAS agreement, CMWA consults with and makes recommendations to the client with respect 
to the program components, as well as with respect to the handling of such investment, tax, cash 
flow, risk management and estate planning matters and issues as may need to be addressed from 
time to time. 
The nature of CMWA’s role and comprehensive annual services in developing and implementing 
a financial/estate planning and investment program will vary from client to client.  However, in 
all cases, the services will include a comprehensive annual review of the client’s financial, estate, 
tax, risk management and philanthropic affairs. Based on this annual review, CMWA will 
develop a checklist of action items to be accomplished to address any issues or desired changes in 
the client’s program. CMWA will meet with the client periodically throughout the term of the 
client’s WMAS agreement to provide updates on progress in making any required changes to the 
client’s program. 
As part of CMWA’s estate planning review and consultation services, CMWA coordinates and 
oversees the services of the client’s legal and accounting professionals. CMWA meets with such 
professionals as needed to ensure that the client’s financial/estate planning and investment 
program is properly implemented and documented. 
(b)  Investment Advisory and Portfolio Management Services 
CMWA provides each WMAS client with investment advisory, management, and reporting 
services. Client accounts are managed on either a discretionary or non-discretionary basis, 
principally using a team of third-party investment managers and funds. CMWA’s main role is to 
act as a “manager of managers” for these accounts. 
1  For each client entering into a WMAS Advisory agreement with CMWA, “Covered Client Parties” means all of 
the following: (a) the spouse and minor children of the client (provided that the client’s spouse authorizes CMWA in 
writing to act for him/her); (b) any trust, partnership, corporation or other entity controlled by or benefiting the client 
or his/her spouse or minor children, provided it was formed for a purpose related to their estate, financial, 
investment or family planning (e.g., not a for-profit operating business); (c) any child of the client or the client’s 
spouse who is between 18 and 25 years old and is a full-time student (provided that such child authorizes CMWA in 
writing to act for him/her); and (d) other related persons and entities as CMWA agrees in writing to cover. 
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Portfolio allocations are guided by the objectives of the client as stated with their “Investment 
Objective” statement (i.e., aggressive growth, growth, moderate growth, conservative, principal 
stability), considering the client’s tolerance for risk and volatility. 
Recommendations for each client are incorporated into a written “Investment Objective” for the 
client. CMWA then assists the client in creating the portfolio, monitors the investments and 
periodically reports to the client on its performance. The client’s Investment Objective is 
reviewed periodically and updated as needed to reflect any changes in the client’s financial needs, 
objectives, and circumstances. 
Any client can restrict the types of investments that are included in such clients’ portfolios. 
Clients retain individual ownership of all securities and non-securities, which are custodied with 
independent third-party custodians. As part of its services, CMWA assists each of its clients in 
the establishment and monitoring of these separate custody accounts. CMWA does not receive 
any portion of the fees charged by any custodian for its
                                        
                                        
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Because CMWA’s role generally is to act as a “manager of managers,” the firm does not 
regularly recommend or direct the purchase or sale of specific securities for client accounts. From 
time to time, if requested by a client or as necessary to implement a client's investment strategy, 
CMWA may direct that specific securities be purchased or sold in a client's account. In such 
cases, CMWA will utilize independent broker-dealers or agents selected solely based on 
obtaining the best execution of the transaction.  (See “BROKERAGE PRACTICES” below). 
CMWA does not receive any payments, products, research or other “soft dollar” consideration 
from any broker-dealer or agent selected to execute client transactions. 
(c)  Tax Planning and Compliance 
CMWA provides each WMAS client with comprehensive tax planning, reporting and compliance 
services. Utilizing in-house or third-party accounting professionals, CMWA prepares and/or 
reviews all tax returns for the client and generally makes payments from the client’s accounts to 
cover all estimated and final tax liabilities. 
(d)  Insurance and Risk Management 
CMWA consults with each WMAS client with respect to and provides the client with assistance 
in obtaining and monitoring insurance appropriate for the client’s lifestyle, including life, health, 
and casualty insurance. CMWA also advises clients about loans, mortgages, and other financing 
arrangements. As part of this service, CMWA works directly with lenders to negotiate terms and 
document the client’s loans. 
(e)  Trustee Services 
If the use of a third-party trustee (whether an institutional trustee or an individual trustee) is 
needed for a WMAS client, CMWA will assist the client in establishing criteria and selecting 
such a trustee. Under certain circumstances, a Member may agree to act as an individual trustee 
for client accounts. If an institutional trustee is desired, CMWA will perform searches for various 
institutional trustees and will recommend which institutional trustees may be appropriate to meet 
the client’s needs. Factors considered in making such recommendations include account size, risk 
tolerance, the client’s opinion, and the investment philosophy of the institutional trustee. CMWA 
does not receive any referral compensation from any selected institutional trustee. If CMWA 
determines that a trustee is performing inadequately, then CMWA will recommend that the client 
change trustees and will assist the client in selecting a new replacement trustee. 
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(f)  Lifestyle Management 
If desired by a WMAS client, CMWA may provide the client with various additional services 
generally categorized as “Lifestyle Management” services, including bill paying and 
individualized cash flow management services. Certain of these services may require additional 
fees or costs, which will be agreed upon in writing by the client and CMWA. 
(g)  Family Philanthropy 
CMWA has a long history of supporting our WMAS clients’ philanthropic programs. Among the 
services available are investment management services for private charitable foundations, 
assistance in planning and structuring private charitable gifting programs (such as structured gifts, 
grantor retained annuity trusts and charitable lead annuity trusts), and administrative, regulatory 
and tax management services. Certain of these services may require additional fees or costs, 
which will be agreed upon in writing by the client and CMWA. 
(2)  Wealth Management and Investment Advisory Services Program 
CMWA’s Wealth Management and Investment Advisory Services Program (the “WMIAS 
Program”) is a comprehensive financial and investment advisory program, similar to the WMAS 
Program, except CMWA, on a non-discretionary, non-custodial basis, will monitor and report on 
client accounts, not manage. With that distinction in mind, the above-mentioned WMAS Program 
services (see Item 4(B)(1)(a)-(g) above) are also offered to clients in the WMIAS Program. 
(3)  Investment Advisory Services Program 
When the client prefers, CMWA can provide stand-alone investment advisory services. CMWA’s 
investment advisory program generally includes all the investment-related services CMWA provides 
to its WMAS clients.2  In certain cases, particularly when working with foundation clients, CMWA 
may agree to serve as the “Chief Investment Officer” (“CIO”) for the client.  In such cases, CMWA 
will structure, implement, and oversee the client’s entire investment program, reporting to the client, 
family, board, or investment committee on a periodic basis. 
CMWA’s investment advisory clients generally are afforded full access to all third-party managers 
utilized by CMWA, as well as to the private equity and pooled investment vehicles offered by 
CMWA. 
(4) Business Consulting 
CMWA also provides business advisory consulting services. CMWA Members and employees have 
the skills, experience, and knowledge of different aspects of business, legal, and market forces. After 
listening to our client’s concerns, we identify, analyze, and solve business issues by planning and 
executing business strategies consistent with a client’s overall financial needs, obligations, and 
circumstances. 
(C) Pooled Investment Vehicles 
CMWA uses an array of limited liability companies (“CMWA Pooled Investment Vehicles”) to facilitate 
investment by its advisory clients in various types of programs, including publicly traded securities, 
2 These are described in the preceding section, Item 4(B)(1)(b), captioned “Investment Advisory and Portfolio Management 
Services.”  
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private equity, venture capital and alternative investment programs.  CMWA, CMWA Pooled Investment 
Vehicles and/or the Members may also be limited partners, general partners, members, or managers of 
such CMWA Pooled Investment Vehicles.  (Please refer to the disclosure in Item 11 of this Brochure for 
information on CMWA's policies and procedures for instances where either CMWA and/or any Members 
may have a personal interest in client transactions.)  In many cases these CMWA Pooled Investment 
Vehicles provide access to investment funds and managers that otherwise would not be open to 
individuals because of high investment account minimums, high fees, fund closure to new investors, or 
other reasons. 
Each CMWA Pooled Investment Vehicle pays the fees and expenses associated with such Vehicle's 
investments and business activities, including legal, accounting, custody, and third-party investment 
management fees. CMWA does not receive any investment management or advisory fees from any 
CMWA Pooled Investment Vehicle. CMWA is, however, entitled to be reimbursed for expenses incurred 
for any accounting and tax services provided to, as well as some manager diligence costs, for such 
Vehicles. 
(D)  Retirement Plans and Individual Retirement Accounts 
When CMWA provides investment advice to clients regarding their retirement plan account or individual 
retirement account, CMWA is a fiduciary within the meaning of Title I of the Employee Retirement Income 
Security Act and/or the Internal Revenue Code, as applicable, which are laws governing retirement accounts. 
The way CMWA makes money creates some conflicts with clients’ interests, so CMWA operates under a 
special rule that requires CMWA to act in the client’s  best interest and not put CMWA’s  interest ahead of the 
client’s. 
Under this special rule’s provisions, CMWA must: 
  Meet a professional standard of care when making investment recommendations (give prudent advice); 
  Never put CMWA’s financial interests ahead of the client’s when making recommendations (give loyal 
advice); 
  Avoid misleading statements about conflicts of interest, fees, and investments; 
  Follow policies and procedures designed to ensure that CMWA gives advice that is in the best interest of 
the client;  
  Charge no more than is reasonable for services provided by CMWA; and 
  Give the client basic information about conflicts of interest.