Redhawk Wealth Advisors, Inc. (“Redhawk” or “Firm”) is an SEC-registered investment advisor with its principal
place of business based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Redhawk began conducting business in 2008. Below are the
Redhawk’s principal shareholders (i.e., those individuals and/or entities controlling 25% or more of this company).
• Daniel Edward Hunt, CEO
Redhawk provides investment management and financial planning services to individuals, high net worth, trusts,
estates, partnerships, charitable organizations, foundations, endowments, corporations, captive insurance
companies (“CIC” or “CICs”), qualified retirement plans, or other businesses not listed above (collectively referred
to herein as “Client” or “Clients”). Redhawk’s services include the review of Client investment objectives and
goals, recommending investment products such as cash, stocks, mutual funds, exchange-traded-funds (“ETFs”),
bonds, annuities, alternative investments, US government treasuries, cash and equivalents and preparing a written
Investment Policy Statement (“IPS”). Redhawk’s investment advice is tailored to meet the Clients’ needs and
investment objectives. Clients may impose restrictions on investing in certain securities or types of securities (such
as a product type, specific companies, specific sectors, etc.) by providing a signed and dated written notification, of
which an e-mail is also an acceptable form of notification.
Redhawk provides investment advisory and other financial services through independent financial advisors who
have either:
a. affiliated with Redhawk; or
b. have an investment Sub-Advisory Agreement with the independent financial advisor’s registered
investment advisory firm; or
c. have a Solicitors agreement with the independent financial advisor’s registered investment advisory firm
(“Financial Advisor” or collectively “Financial Advisors”).
Redhawk provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services to its Clients through various
managed account programs. Redhawk and the Financial Advisor will assist Clients in determining the investments
that are in the best interest of the Client. The Financial Advisor is compensated based on a percentage of assets
and the account is assessed other brokerage and account transaction fees. Redhawk and the Financial Advisor, as
appropriate, will be responsible for the following:
• Perform due diligence to select the investments.
• Perform ongoing monitoring and replacement oversight of the investments.
• Provide a Client risk profile assessment.
• Provide research and analytics on investment product options, as needed.
• Recommend investments that are in the best interest of the Client based on:
- Risk profile assessment
- Age
- Retirement date
- Investible assets
- Financial goals
• Prepare a customized IPS for the Client.
• Provide ADV Part 2A (Firm Brochure) and Form CRS.
• Obtain the investment management agreement from the Client with the required IPS and investment
selection for each new account or change in investment.
• Perform Client best interest compliance review for new accounts including account documentation, IPS,
and investment selections.
Redhawk’s Financial Advisors may also provide a comprehensive financial plan for Clients. As part of the plan,
the Financial Advisor will advise the Client on how to achieve their short-term and long-term financial goals.
This may include saving for education, planning for retirement, managing taxes, and insurance. The following
elements are addressed, and revised as necessary:
• Develop a retirement strategy for accumulating the retirement income needed.
• Develop a comprehensive risk management plan that may include a review of life and disability insurance,
personal liability coverage, property and casualty coverage, and catastrophic coverage.
• Develop a long-term investment plan that includes a customized plan based on specific investment
objectives and a personal risk tolerance profile.
• Develop a tax reduction strategy for minimizing taxes as allowed by the tax code.
• Develop an estate plan for the benefit and protection of heirs.
As of 12/31/2023, Redhawk disclosed $1,815,167,245 in total assets under management all of which are
discretionary assets under Redhawk’s management (“AUM”). Additionally, Redhawk advises on $663,530,206 in
Assets under Advisement (“AUA”).
AUM shall mean assets that are invested under either a(n):
• Risk-Guard Platform Investment Management Agreement (or “RGP”); or
• Standard Open Investment Platform Discretionary Investment Management Agreement (or “SOIP”); or
• Trading Open Investment Platform Discretionary Investment Management Agreement (or “TOIP”); or
• Held Away Open Investment Platform Management Agreement (or “HOIP”) whereby Redhawk or
Financial Advisor is managing the account; or
• ERISA 3(38) Investment Management Agreement; or
• Standard Captive Insurance Company Investment Management Agreement; or
• ET Group of Companies Captive Insurance Company Investment Management Agreement; or
• Cash Balance Investment Management Agreement; or
• Section 529 Account Investment Management Agreement; or
• 403(b) / 457(b) Investment Management Agreement.
AUA shall mean all other Client assets under advisement by a Financial Advisor that may be invested in a(n):
• Held Away Open Investment Platform Management Agreement (or “HOIP”) whereby the account is not
being managed by Redhawk or Financial Advisor; or
• Retirement Plan ERISA 3(21) Investment Advisor Agreement; or
• ERISA retirement plan whereby the Financial Advisor is the advisor of record for the plan and Redhawk is
not serving as an ERISA 3(21) Investment Advisor or a 3(38) Investment Manager.
Additional information regarding Redhawk’s investment advisory services to wealth management and retirement
plan Clients are described below.
Wealth Management
As part of the financial planning process, the Financial Advisor conducts a personal discussion with the Client and
completes a risk tolerance assessment to determine the Client's goals and objectives. The Financial Advisor then
determines the appropriate investment or investments that is in the best interest of the Client. Under this
arrangement, the Client retains individual ownership of all securities.
Redhawk’s investment recommendations are not limited to any specific product or service offered by a broker
dealer, registered investment advisor, or insurance company and will generally include advice regarding the
following securities, all of which are considered asset allocation categories for the Client's investment strategy:
• Exchange-listed securities
• Securities traded over-the-counter
• Corporate debt securities (other than commercial paper)
• Options
• Commercial paper
• Certificates of deposit
• Municipal securities
• Mutual fund shares
• Exchange Traded Funds (“ETFs”)
• Unit Investment Trusts (“UITs”)
• Collective Investment Trust (“CITs”)
• United States governmental securities
• Structured products
• Cash and equivalents
Redhawk continuously monitors the performance of accounts managed by third-party money managers and will
assume discretionary authority to hire or fire the money manager where such action is deemed appropriate and in
the best interest of the Client. Because some types of investments involve certain additional degrees of risk, they
will only be implemented/recommended when consistent with the Client's stated investment objectives, tolerance
for risk, liquidity, and best interest. To ensure that the initial determination of an appropriate portfolio remains in
the best interest of the Client and that the account continues to be managed in a manner consistent with the Client's
financial circumstances, the Financial Advisor will:
1. Conduct a Client review, at least annually, to determine whether there have been any changes in the Client's
financial situation or investment objectives, and whether the Client wishes to impose investment restrictions
or modify existing restrictions.
2. Ensure that they be available to consult with the Client.
3. Maintain Client suitability information and the IPS in each Client's file.
Financial Advisors have several choices for Client accounts and can utilize several investment platforms that are in
the best interest of their Client including:
Sub-Advisory Services – Redhawk may enter into agreements with unaffiliated registered investment advisors
(hereafter referred to as an “Independent RIA”) whereby Redhawk oversees and manages on a discretionary basis
some or all of the Independent RIA’s Client assets according to the investment strategy chosen by the Client. For
Clients who enter into agreements with the Independent RIA in a joint capacity with Redhawk, both advisors
oversee and manage, on a discretionary basis, some or all of the Client assets according to the investment
management agreement(s). In these situations, the Client remains a Client of the Independent RIA and Redhawk.
The decision as to what investment strategy(s) Client assets are invested in is based on suitability information
gathered and reviewed by the Independent RIA. Redhawk manages these assets based on its investment strategies
and not based on overall Client suitability. Strategies are managed on an ongoing basis. The Independent RIA is
responsible for the administrative paperwork and servicing the accounts. Redhawk facilitates the billing on behalf
of the Independent RIA. The Client will enter into a Risk-Guard Platform Investment Management t (“RGP”)
agreement. There are no trading or transaction costs for individual stocks and ETFs. Client pays all transaction
and trading costs for mutual funds, any regulatory fees, and there is not a minimum account balance that is required
for this account. The minimum account balance for this type of account is $1,000.
Legacy Account – An account that is customized for the Client. Redhawk executes the trades based on direction
from either the Financial Advisor or Client. The Client will enter into a Risk-Guard Platform Investment
Management agreement. There are no trading or transaction costs for individual stocks and ETFs. Client pays all
transaction and trading costs for mutual funds, any regulatory fees, and there is not a minimum account balance that
is required for this account.
Managed Account – Includes various third-party money managers, mutual funds, and ETFs selected and monitored
by Redhawk. Redhawk has full oversight over the investments and Redhawk executes the trades on behalf of the
Client based on direction from the appointed Redhawk advisor. The Client will enter into a Risk-Guard Platform
Investment Management agreement. There are no trading or transaction costs for individual stocks and ETFs.
Client pays all transaction and trading costs for mutual funds, any regulatory fees, and the minimum account balance
for a managed account is $1,000.
Standard Open Investment Platform (“SOIP”) – An account that enables the Financial Advisor to have full-
discretion and fiduciary oversight of the Client’s account. The Financial Advisor must execute the Redhawk IAR
OIP Agreement with Redhawk, and the Financial Advisor is responsible to execute the Redhawk Standard Open
Investment Platform Discretionary Investment Management Agreement with each Client. This agreement will give
Redhawk the authority to deduct the Redhawk administration fee and Financial Advisor fee monthly. For this
account, the Financial Advisor is responsible for executing trades and managing the account on behalf of the Client.
There are no trading or transaction costs for individual stocks and ETFs. Client pays all transaction and trading
costs for mutual funds and any regulatory fees.
Trading Open Investment Platform (“TOIP”) – An account that enables the Financial Advisor to manage their
own portfolios and Redhawk executes the trades on behalf of the Client based on direction from the Financial
Advisor. The Financial Advisor must execute the Redhawk IAR OIP Agreement with Redhawk, and the Financial
Advisor is responsible to execute the Redhawk Trading Open Investment Platform Discretionary Investment
Management Agreement with each Client. This agreement will give Redhawk the authority to execute the trades
and deduct the Redhawk administration fee and Financial Advisor fee monthly. There are no trading or transaction
costs for individual stocks and ETFs. Client pays all transaction and trading costs for mutual funds and any
regulatory fees.
Managed Held Away Accounts Open Investment Platform (“HOIP”) – An account that is “held away” and
custodied at an outside financial institution. For this type of account, the Financial Advisor is managing the account
and providing financial planning oversight for the account. The Client gives authorization to Redhawk to access
their account information, using a third-party service provider’s Order Management System and the account
information is uploaded to Redhawk’s platform daily. This allows for Redhawk or the Financial Advisor to manage
and trade the held away account. The third-party service provider is approved by Redhawk. The Financial Advisor
must execute
the Redhawk IAR OIP Agreement with Redhawk, and the Financial Advisor is responsible to execute
the Redhawk Held Away Open Investment Platform Management Agreement with each Client. The Client instructs
Redhawk to either invoice them directly monthly or to take the fees out of a non-qualified account held at Redhawk
monthly. There is not a minimum account size for this type of account.
Redhawk uses a third-party platform to facilitate management of held away assets such as defined contribution plan
participant accounts, with discretion. These are primarily 401(k) accounts, 403(b) accounts, 529 plans, Thrift
Savings Plans (“TSP”), variable annuities, and other assets not held with the recommended custodian. The platform
allows Redhawk to avoid being considered to have custody of Client funds since Redhawk does not have direct
access to Client log-in credentials to affect trades. Redhawk is not affiliated with the platform in any way and
receives no compensation from them for using their platform. A link will be provided to the Client allowing them
to connect an account(s) to the platform. Once Client account(s) is connected to the platform, Redhawk will review
the current account allocations. When deemed necessary, Redhawk will rebalance the account considering the
Client’s investment goals and risk tolerance, and any change in allocations will consider current economic and
market trends using Risk-Guard as described in Item 8 below.
Non-Managed Held Away Accounts Open Investment Platform (“HOIP”) – An account that is “held away”
and custodied at an outside financial institution. For this type of account, the Financial Advisor is providing
financial planning oversight on the account. The Client gives authorization to Redhawk to access their account
information, using a third-party service provider’s data aggregation application and the account information is
uploaded to Redhawk’s platform daily. The third-party service provider is approved by Redhawk. The Financial
Advisor must execute the Redhawk IAR OIP Agreement with Redhawk, and the Financial Advisor is responsible
to execute the Redhawk Held Away Open Investment Platform Management Agreement with each Client. The
Financial Advisor pays for the data aggregation fees. There is not a minimum account size for this type of account.
Standard Captive Insurance Company Accounts (“SCIC) – A CIC is created and wholly owned by one or more
non-insurance companies to insure the risks of its owner (or owners). A CIC is essentially a form of self-insurance
whereby the insurer is owned wholly by the insured. They are typically established to meet the risk-management
needs of the owners or members. Once established the captive operates like any commercial insurance company
and is subject to state regulatory requirements including reporting, capital, and reserve requirements. Redhawk has
full oversight over the investments for the CIC and the account is invested in an asset allocation strategy managed
by Redhawk. The minimum account size is $250,000. The Client will enter into a Standard Captive Insurance
Company Investment Management Agreement and the Client pays for all trading and transaction costs.
ET Group of Companies Captive Insurance Company Accounts (“ECIC) – ET Group of Companies is a part
owner of Alink Captive Insurance Services. Alink Captive Insurance Services offers CICs to business owners of
the companies that are part of ET Group of Companies. A CIC is created and wholly owned by one or more non-
insurance companies to insure the risks of its owner (or owners). A CIC is essentially a form of self-insurance
whereby the insurer is owned wholly by the insured. They are typically established to meet the risk-management
needs of the owners or members. Once established the captive operates like any commercial insurance company
and is subject to state regulatory requirements including reporting, capital, and reserve requirements. Redhawk has
full oversight over the investments for the CIC and the account is invested in an asset allocation strategy managed
by Redhawk. The minimum account size is $250,000. The Client will enter into an ET Group of Companies Captive
Insurance Company Investment Management Agreement and the Client pays for all trading and transaction costs.
Section 529 Plan Accounts – Are accounts that are established to save for future educational expenses. Redhawk
has full oversight over the investments for these accounts and the accounts are invested in an asset allocation strategy
managed by Redhawk. The Client will enter into a Section 529 Account Investment Management Agreement and
the Client does not pay for trading and transaction costs. There is not a minimum account size for this type of
account.
403(b) and 457(b) Retirement Accounts – Are accounts that are part of a tax-deferred retirement savings programs
provided by certain employers. Employers such as public educational institutions (public schools, colleges, and
universities), certain non-profits, and churches or church-related organizations may offer 403(b) plans. Employers
such as state and local government agencies and certain non-profit organizations may offer 457(b) plans. Some
employers may offer both 403(b) and 457(b) plans and allow contributions to both plans. Redhawk has full oversight
over the investments for the 403(b) and 457(b) accounts and the accounts are invested in an asset allocation strategy
managed by Redhawk. The Client will enter into a 403(b) and 457(b) Investment Management Agreement and the
Client, depending on the custodian, may or may not pay for trading and transaction costs. There is not a minimum
account size for this type of account.
Retirement Plans
ERISA Section 3(21) Investment Advisor and 3(38) Investment Management Services
For employer-sponsored retirement plans, including cash balance plans, Redhawk provides its investment advisory
services as an investment advisor as defined under Section 3(21) and as an investment manager as defined under
Section 3(38) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (“ERISA”).
When serving as an ERISA 3(21) investment advisor, the plan sponsor and Redhawk share fiduciary responsibility.
The plan sponsor retains ultimate decision-making authority for the investments and may accept or reject the
recommendations in accordance with the terms of a separate ERISA 3(21) Investment Advisor Agreement between
Redhawk and the plan sponsor. Redhawk provides the following services to the plan sponsor:
• Screen investments and make recommendations.
• Monitor the investments and suggests replacement investments when appropriate.
• Provide a monthly or quarterly monitoring report.
• Assist the plan sponsor in developing an IPS.
When serving as an ERISA 3(38) investment manager, the plan sponsor is relieved of most of their fiduciary
responsibilities for the investment decisions made by Redhawk. Redhawk is a discretionary investment manager
in accordance with the terms of a separate ERISA 3(38) Investment Management Agreement or a Cash Balance
Investment Management Agreement between Redhawk and the plan sponsor. Redhawk provides the following
services to the plan sponsor:
• Select the investments.
• Monitor the investments and replace investments when appropriate.
• Provide a monthly or quarterly monitoring report.
• Develop a customized IPS.
Redhawk’s goal in identifying the plan’s investment options is to provide a range of options that will enable plan
participants to invest according to varying risk tolerances, savings, time horizons, or other financial goals. The
plan's investment options may consist of ETFs, CITs, mutual funds, portfolios, or other similar investment funds.
The investment funds from which Redhawk will select from will be those that are available on the plan
recordkeeper’s investment platform.
Redhawk will prepare an IPS for the plan. The purpose of the IPS is to provide guidelines for making investment-
related decisions in a prudent manner. It outlines the underlying philosophies and processes for the selection,
monitoring, and replacement of the investment options offered by the plan. On a monthly or quarterly basis,
Redhawk will perform on-going monitoring of the investment options within the plan. The ongoing monitoring of
investments is a regular and disciplined process. Monitoring confirms that the criteria remain satisfied and that an
investment option continues to be appropriate. The process of monitoring investment performance relative to
specified guidelines will be consistently applied and Redhawk will provide the Client with a monitoring report.
Disclosure Regarding Rollover Recommendations
Redhawk is a fiduciary under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 and when Redhawk provides investment advice
to a Client regarding their retirement plan account or individual retirement account, Redhawk is also 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. Redhawk must act in the Client’s best interest and not
put Redhawk’s interest ahead of the Client’s. At the same time, the way Redhawk makes money creates some
conflicts with the Client’s interests.
An employee leaving an employer typically has four options regarding an existing retirement plan (and may engage
in a combination of these options): (i) leave the money in the former employer’s plan, if permitted, (ii) roll over the
assets to the new employer’s plan, if one is available and rollovers are permitted, (iii) rollover to an Individual
Retirement Account (“IRA”), or (iv) cash out the account value (which could, depending upon the Client’s age,
result in adverse tax consequences). Redhawk may recommend a former employee roll over plan assets to an IRA
for which Redhawk provides investment advisory services. As a result, Redhawk and its representatives may earn
an asset-based fee. In contrast, a recommendation that a former employee leave their plan assets with their previous
employer or roll over the assets to a plan sponsored by a new employer will generally result in no compensation to
Redhawk. Redhawk therefore has an economic incentive to encourage a former employee to roll plan assets into an
IRA that Redhawk will manage, which presents a conflict of interest. To mitigate the conflict of interest, there are
various factors that Redhawk will consider before recommending a rollover, including but not limited to: (i) the
investment options available in the plan versus the investment options available in an IRA, (ii) fees and expenses
in the plan versus the fees and expenses in an IRA, (iii) the services and responsiveness of the plan’s investment
professionals versus those of Redhawk, (iv) protection of assets from creditors and legal judgments, (v) required
minimum distributions and age considerations, and (vi) employer stock tax consequences, if any. Redhawk’s Chief
Compliance Officer remains available to address any questions that a former employee has regarding the oversight.
Financial Planning
Through the financial planning process, the Financial Advisor engages with the Client to determine their goals,
objectives, priorities, vision, and legacy (both for the near term as well as for future generations). With the unique
goals and circumstances of each Client in mind, the Financial Advisor will offer financial planning ideas and
strategies to address the Client’s holistic financial picture, including estate, income tax, charitable, cash flow, wealth
transfer, and Client legacy objectives. The Financial Advisor partners with the Client’s other advisors (CPAs,
Enrolled Agents, Estate Attorneys, Insurance Brokers, etc.) to ensure a coordinated effort of all parties toward the
Client’s stated goals. Such services include various reports on specific goals and objectives or general investment
and/or planning recommendations, guidance to outside assets, and periodic updates.
Redhawk’s specific services in preparing the financial plan may include:
• Review and clarification of the Client’s financial goals.
• Assessment of Client’s overall financial position including cash flow, balance sheet, investment strategy,
risk management, and estate planning.
• Creation of a unique plan for each goal, including personal and business real estate, education, retirement
or financial independence, charitable giving, estate planning, business succession, and other personal goals.
• Development of a goal-oriented investment plan, with input from various advisors to the Client around tax
suggestions, asset allocation, expenses, risk, and liquidity factors for each goal. This includes IRA and
qualified plans, taxable, and trust accounts that require special attention.
• Design of a risk management plan including risk tolerance, risk avoidance, mitigation, and transfer,
including liquidity as well as various insurance and possible company benefits.
• Development and implementation of, in conjunction with the Client’s estate and/or corporate attorneys as
tax adviser, an estate plan to provide for the Client’s heirs in the event of an incapacity or death.
A written evaluation of the Client's initial situation and financial plan is provided to the Client. The Financial
Advisor will review the financial plan with the Client based on the terms of the financial planning agreement.