Description of Advisory Firm
White Sand Wealth Management, LLC is registered as an Investment Adviser with the State of
Missouri. We were founded in May 2019. Joel Huet is the principal owner of WSWM. WSWM
currently reports $ 111,333,190 discretionary and no non-discretionary Assets Under
Management as of December 31, 2023.
Types of Advisory Services
Investment Management Services
We are in the business of managing individually tailored investment portfolios. Our firm provides
continuous advice to a client regarding the investment of Client funds based on the individual
needs of the Client. Through personal discussions in which goals and objectives based on a
client’s particular circumstances are established, we develop a client’s personal investment
policy or an investment plan with an asset allocation target and create and manage a portfolio
based on that policy and allocation targets. We will also review and discuss a client’s prior
investment history, as well as family composition and background.
Account supervision is guided by the stated objectives of the Client (e.g., maximum capital
appreciation, growth, income, or growth, and income), as well as tax considerations. Clients
may impose reasonable restrictions on investing in certain securities, types of securities, or
industry sectors. Fees pertaining to this service are outlined in Item 5 of this brochure.
We may also use the services of Third-Party Managers (also referred to throughout this
Brochure as “outside managers” or “sub-advisers”) to assist in the portfolio management
process. Prior to selecting and engaging in the services of a third-party manager, we will ensure
they are appropriately registered or exempt from registration in all necessary jurisdictions. We
will ensure we assist Clients in selecting an appropriate allocation model, completing the outside
manager’s investor profile questionnaire, interacting with the outside manager, and reviewing
the outside manager. Our review process and analysis of outside managers is further discussed
in Item 8 of this Form ADV Part 2A. Additionally, we will meet with the Client on a periodic basis
to discuss changes in their personal or financial situation, suitability, and any new or revised
restrictions to be applied to the account. Fees pertaining to this service are outlined in Item 5 of
this brochure.
Project Based Financial Planning Services
We provide project based financial planning services on topics such as retirement planning, risk
management, college savings, cash flow, debt management, work benefits, and estate and
incapacity planning.
Financial planning involves an evaluation of a client’s current and future financial state by using
currently known variables to predict future cash flows, asset values, and withdrawal plans. The
key defining aspect of financial planning is that through the financial planning process, all
questions, information, and analysis will be considered as they affect and are affected by the
entire financial and life situation of the Client. Clients purchasing this service will receive a
written or an electronic report, providing the Client with a detailed financial plan designed to
achieve his or her stated financial goals and objectives.
In general, the financial plan will address any or all of the following areas of concern. The Client
and advisor will work together to select specific areas to cover. These areas may include, but
are not limited to, the following:
● Cash Flow and Debt Management: We will conduct a review of your income and expenses
to determine your current surplus or deficit along with advice on prioritizing how any surplus
should be used or how to reduce expenses if they exceed your income. Advice may also be
provided on which debts to pay off first based on factors such as the interest rate of the debt
and any income tax ramifications. We may also recommend what we believe to be an
appropriate cash reserve that should be considered for emergencies and other financial goals,
along with a review of accounts (such as money market funds) for such reserves, plus
strategies to save desired amounts.
● College Savings: Includes projecting the amount that will be needed to achieve college or
other post- secondary education funding goals, along with advice on ways for you to save the
desired amount. Recommendations as to savings strategies are included, and, if needed, we
will review your financial picture as it relates to eligibility for financial aid or the best way to
contribute to grandchildren (if appropriate).
● Employee Benefits Optimization: We will provide review and analysis as to whether you, as
an employee, are taking the maximum advantage possible of your employee benefits. If you are
a business owner, we will consider and/or recommend the various benefit programs that can be
structured to meet both business and personal retirement goals.
● Estate Planning: This usually includes an analysis of your exposure to estate taxes and your
current estate plan, which may include whether you have a will, powers of attorney, trusts, and
other related documents. Our advice also typically includes ways for you to minimize or avoid
future estate taxes by implementing appropriate estate planning strategies such as the use of
applicable trusts. We always recommend that you consult with a qualified attorney
when you
initiate, update, or complete estate planning activities. We may provide you with contact
information for attorneys who specialize in estate planning when you wish to hire an attorney for
such purposes. From time-to-time, we will participate in meetings or phone calls between you
and your attorney with your approval or request.
● Financial Goals: We will help Clients identify financial goals and develop a plan to reach
them. We will identify what you plan to accomplish, what resources you will need to make it
happen, how much time you will need to reach the goal, and how much you should budget for
your goal.
● Insurance: Review of existing policies to ensure proper coverage for life, health, disability,
long-term care, liability, home, and automobile.
● Investment Analysis: This may involve developing an asset allocation strategy to meet
Clients’ financial goals and risk tolerance, providing information on investment vehicles and
strategies, reviewing employee stock options, as well as assisting you in establishing your own
investment account at a selected broker/dealer or custodian. The strategies and types of
investments we may recommend are further discussed in Item 8 of this brochure.
● Retirement Planning: Our retirement planning services typically include projections of your
likelihood of achieving your financial goals, typically focusing on financial independence as the
primary objective. For situations where projections show less than the desired results, we may
make recommendations, including those that may impact the original projections by adjusting
certain variables (e.g., working longer, saving more, spending less, taking more risk with
investments). If you are near retirement or already retired, advice may be given on appropriate
distribution strategies to minimize the likelihood of running out of money or having to adversely
alter spending during your retirement years.
● Risk Management: A risk management review includes an analysis of your exposure to
major risks that could have a significant adverse impact on your financial picture, such as
premature death, disability, property and casualty losses, or the need for long‐term care
planning. Advice may be provided on ways to minimize such risks and about weighing the costs
of purchasing insurance versus the benefits of doing so and, likewise, the potential cost of not
purchasing insurance (“self‐insuring”).
● Tax Planning Strategies: Advice may include ways to minimize current and future income
taxes as a part of your overall financial planning picture. For example, we may make
recommendations on which type of account(s) or specific investments should be owned based
in part on their “tax efficiency,” with the consideration that there is always a possibility of future
changes to federal, state or local tax laws and rates that may impact your situation.
We recommend that you consult with a qualified tax professional before initiating any tax
planning strategy, and we may provide you with contact information for accountants or attorneys
who specialize in this area if you wish to hire someone for such purposes. We will participate in
meetings or phone calls between you and your tax professional with your approval.
Ongoing Financial Planning
This service involves working one-on-one with a planner over an extended period of time. By
paying a fixed monthly fee, Clients get to work with a planner who will work with them to develop
and implement their plan. The planner will monitor the plan, recommend any changes and
ensure the plan is up to date.
Upon desiring a comprehensive plan, a Client will be taken through establishing their goals and
values around money. They will be required to provide information to help complete the
following areas of analysis: net worth, cash flow, insurance, credit scores/reports, employee
benefit, retirement planning, insurance, investments, college planning, and estate planning.
Once the Client's information is reviewed, their plan will be built and analyzed, and then the
findings, analysis and potential changes to their current situation will be reviewed with the
Client. Clients subscribing to this service will receive a written or an electronic report, providing
the Client with a detailed financial plan designed to achieve his or her stated financial goals and
objectives. If a follow-up meeting is required, we will meet at the Client's convenience. The plan
and the Client's financial situation and goals will be monitored throughout the year and follow-up
phone calls and emails will be made to the Client to confirm that any agreed upon action steps
have been carried out. On an annual basis, there will be a full review of this plan to ensure its
accuracy and ongoing appropriateness. Any needed updates will be implemented at that time.
Client Tailored Services and Client Imposed Restrictions
We offer the same suite of services to all of our clients. However, specific Client financial plans
and their implementation are dependent upon the Client Investment Policy Statement which
outlines each Client’s current situation (income, tax levels, and risk tolerance levels) and is used
to construct a Client specific plan to aid in the selection of a portfolio that matches restrictions,
needs, and targets.
Wrap Fee Programs
We do not participate in wrap fee programs.