4. A. Firm History and Ownership
Thompson, Siegel & Walmsley LLC (“TSW” or the “Firm”) was founded in 1969 and is a Delaware limited liability
company. Our sole line of business is investment management and 100% of the Firm’s revenues are generated from assets
under management.
TSW is an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Perpetual Limited (“Perpetual Group”), an ASX-listed (ASX: PPT), global
financial services firm. Please refer to Schedule A of TSW’s Form ADV, Part 1A for additional information about
ownership of the Firm.
4. B. Services
TSW provides value-oriented investment advisory and management services in the areas of domestic equity, international
equity, long/short equity and fixed income securities through a range of market capitalization strategies and a variety of
investment vehicles to institutions, high-net-worth individuals and retail channels. A TSW primary strategy (“Primary
Strategy”) includes any long-only equity strategy and fixed income strategy offered to outside clients and described in
TSW’s Form ADV. TSW also acts as an investment adviser to Private Funds and Collective Investment Trusts (“CITs”)
(collectively, “Unregistered Funds”). In addition, TSW provides portfolio investment management services as an adviser
and a sub-adviser to investment companies registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “Investment
Company Act”), Undertakings for the Collective Investment of Transferable Securities (“UCITS”), Wrap Programs (“Wrap
Accounts”) and certain non-discretionary Unified Managed Account (“Model”) programs. On a case-by-case basis, TSW
reserves the right to reject any account not consistent with its investment philosophy or approach and reserves the right to
decline investment management for non-U.S. citizens.
If we provide investment advice to a retirement plan account or individual retirement account, we are fiduciaries 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 we make money creates some conflicts with your interests, so we operate
under a special rule that requires us to act in your best interest and not put our interest ahead of yours.
TSW and WPS Capital Management, LLC manage long/short strategies (the “Long/Short Strategies”) that have
performance-based fees and are not considered TSW Primary Strategies; Long/Short Strategies are not managed using the
standard, proprietary Four-Factor Screening process. The Long/Short Strategies emphasize individual stock selection within
the discipline of a hedge fund model, employing long and short holdings. More details on this Relying Adviser and its
strategies are included in Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations (Item 10) and Investment Strategies and
Material Risks (Item 8.B).
TSW's MISSION STATEMENT
TSW’s mission is to understand, meet and exceed each client's expectation of value by delivering
service excellence and consistent excess returns. To accomplish our mission, we will employ highly
motivated individuals who want to grow and prosper in a stimulating, challenging and enjoyable
work environment that values focus, integrity, teamwork and excellence.
4. C. Individual Client Restrictions and Needs
TSW’s management of client portfolios is generally conducted on a fully discretionary basis, although clients can impose
restrictions on investing in certain securities or types
of securities through documented investment objectives and guidelines.
In this way, and as described below, TSW tailors the level of service among varying client types. TSW’s institutional and
high-net-worth clients receive direct client service and support, as certain TSW personnel are dedicated to each such
account. High-net-worth clients receive additional advisory services, as needed, which may include:
• Analysis or review of the client’s current financial condition;
• Development of investment objectives, incorporating such factors as time horizons, risk tolerance, return
expectations, tax considerations and liquidity needs;
• Design of an asset allocation strategy, including alternative and non-proprietary investment vehicles, where
appropriate, to meet the investment objectives; and
• Periodic evaluation of performance and investment objectives.
TSW does not provide tax or legal advice and recommends you consult with a qualified tax/estate planner or legal
professional if needed.
4. D. Wrap Fee Programs (Wrap Account/Model)
TSW manages specific investment strategies in wrap-fee programs for both non-discretionary Model and discretionary
Wrap Account programs sponsored by unaffiliated financial institutions similar to its management of the same strategies
implemented in its institutional accounts. In both the Wrap Account/Model programs however, TSW personnel primarily
support the financial institution sponsoring the wrap program (“Sponsor”) and not the actual underlying investor.
There are fundamental differences between a Wrap Account and Model program. In a traditional Wrap Account program,
a client selects the Sponsor. The Sponsor will work with the client to select a Sponsor-approved investment adviser, like
TSW, for a particular investment strategy. From time to time, the Sponsor will communicate any specific client
needs/requests to TSW. TSW relies on the Sponsor to gather the necessary information and assess the suitability of its
investment style to the individual needs and financial situation of a Wrap Account client. For Wrap Accounts, TSW
exercises investment discretion and delivers buy/sell instructions to the Sponsor’s platform. The Sponsor is responsible for
execution of each transaction in the underlying accounts.
Under the Model programs, TSW reviews each strategy’s model on the Sponsor’s system daily to see if it needs to be
realigned based on recent trading direction from the portfolio manager. Based on the model, the Sponsor or its designated
representative, sometimes referred to as an “overlay manager,” exercises investment discretion and executes each client’s
portfolio transactions based on the Sponsor’s own investment judgment. TSW does not tailor the model portfolio to the
individual needs of any program investor. TSW does not evaluate suitability for Model program investors.
In both types of wrap sponsored programs, the Sponsor provides a bundle of services for a single fee. Typically, this bundle
of services includes the review and monitoring of selected investment advisers approved in the program, performance
evaluation of the adviser, execution of portfolio transactions, custodial services and payment of TSW’s advisory fee and
other fees that may be charged in the Sponsor’s program.
4. E. Firm Assets Under Management
As of September 30, 2023, the total assets under management were $19,056,700,000, of which $18,278,300,000 were
discretionary assets and $778,400,000 were non-discretionary assets.