The Firm offers a variety of advisory services, which include financial planning, consulting,
investment management and wealth management services. In dealing with clients, Encompass
seeks first to evaluate a client’s current, holistic financial situation prior to managing clients’
investments. The Firm then designs and implements an investment plan aimed at achieving a
client’s financial objectives. Prior to the Firm rendering any of the foregoing advisory services,
clients are required to enter into one or more written agreements with Encompass setting forth
the relevant terms and conditions of the advisory relationship (the “Advisory Agreement”).
The Firm is owned by Matthew Presjak, Colin Williams, Mary Minshall, and Matthew S.
Yarbrough. as of December 31, 2023, Encompass had approximately $350,409,917 in assets
under management for approximately 1219 accounts, approximately $315,906,606 of which was
managed on a discretionary basis for approximately 741 accounts and approximately
$34,503,311 for approximately 478 accounts managed on a non-discretionary basis.
While this Brochure generally describes the business of Encompass, 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 Encompass’ behalf and is subject to the Firm’s
supervision or control.
Financial Planning and Consulting Services
In performing these services, Encompass 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. Encompass may recommend clients engage the
Firm for additional related services, its Supervised Persons in their individual capacities as
insurance agents or registered representatives of a broker-dealer and/or other professionals to
implement its recommendations. Clients are advised that a conflict of interest exists if clients
engage the Firm or its affiliates to provide additional services for compensation. Clients retain
absolute discretion over all decisions regarding implementation and are under no obligation to
act upon any of the recommendations made by the Firm 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 Encompass’ recommendations and/or services.
Wealth Management Services
Encompass generally provides clients with wealth management services which may include
financial planning and consulting services, as well as the discretionary and/or non-discretionary
management of investment portfolios.
Under a wealth management engagement, Encompass primarily allocates client assets among
various mutual funds, individual equity and debt securities and independent investment
managers (“Independent Managers”) in accordance with their stated investment objectives. On a
more limited basis, the Firm may utilize exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) or other securities to
meet a client’s investment needs. In addition, the Firm
may also recommend that certain eligible
clients invest in privately placed securities, which may include debt, equity and/or interests in
pooled investment vehicles (e.g., hedge funds). Where appropriate, the Firm may also provide
advice about any type of legacy position or other investment held in a client’s portfolio.
Clients may also engage Encompass 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, the Firm 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.
The Firm 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. Encompass consults with clients on an initial and ongoing basis to
assess their specific risk tolerance, time horizon, liquidity constraints and other factors relevant
to the management of their portfolios. Clients are advised to promptly notify Encompass if there
are changes in their financial situation or if they wish to place any limitations on the
management of their portfolios. Clients may impose reasonable restrictions or mandates on the
management of their accounts if the Firm 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, Encompass may select 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 may be set forth in a separate written agreement with the designated
Independent Manager. In addition to this Brochure, clients may also receive the written
disclosure documents of the respective Independent Managers engaged to manage their assets.
The Firm evaluates a variety of information about Independent Managers, which may include
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. Encompass also takes into consideration each Independent Manager’s management
style, returns, reputation, financial strength, reporting, pricing and research capabilities, among
other factors.
On an ongoing basis, Encompass monitors the performance of those accounts being managed by
Independent Managers and seeks to ensure their strategies and target allocations remain aligned
with its clients’ investment objectives and overall best interests.