Firm Description Security Capital Management (“SCM”) is a Division of Hazlett Burt & Watson, Inc
(“Hazlett”), and is an investment adviser registered with the Securities and Exchange
Commission (“SEC”) under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940. Hazlett is also a
broker-dealer registered with the SEC under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and a
member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) and the Securities
Investor Protection Corporation (“SIPC”).
Hazlett Burt & Watson, Inc is a wholly owned subsidiary of our parent company HB&W,
Inc. Hazlett, Burt & Watson Inc. was founded in 1883 and has provided quality
Investment Services for many generations. We believe complex decisions regarding
investment opportunities should be based on knowledgeable and experienced advice.
Through our holding company, HB&W Inc., our Financial Services Group, including
Hazlett, Burt & Watson, Inc., Security Capital Management and Security National Trust
Company, we are able to provide a broad array of investment and planning solutions to
assist you and your family in achieving and maintaining your goals. We provide
expertise in traditional investment brokerage, professional investment portfolio and
money management advisory services, insurance and comprehensive trust services
The terms “Client,” “you,” and “your” are used throughout this document to refer to the
person(s) or organization(s) who contract with us for the services described here.
“SCM,” “we,” “our,” and “us” refer to SCM together with our Affiliates, including but not
limited to, Hazlett Burt & Watson, Inc and its agents with respect to any services
provided by those agents. “Affiliate” means any entity that is controlled by, controls or is
under common control with SCM. Each Affiliate is a separate legal entity, none of which
is responsible for the obligations of the other.
Types of Advisory Services
SCM’s financial planning services may extend to one or more of the following areas:
Investment Planning
Retirement Planning
Insurance Planning
College Planning
Estate Planning
Charitable Contributions
Personal Finance Analysis
Assessment of the Client’s investment needs and objectives
Development of an asset allocation strategy designed to meet the Client’s
objectives
Recommendations on suitable style allocations
Identification of appropriate investment vehicles suitable to the Client’s
goals
Evaluation of asset management and investment vehicles meeting style
and allocation criteria
Engagement of selected asset managers and investment vehicles on
behalf of the Client
Ongoing monitoring of asset managers’ performance and management
Review of Client accounts to ensure adherence to policy guidelines and
asset allocation
Recommendations for account rebalancing, if necessary
Reporting of Client account(s) performance and progress
SCM sponsors a number of wrap fee advisory programs that are designed to help you
meet your investment objectives and goals. They include our MAS Separately
Managed Account Program, MAS Advisor-Directed Unified Managed Account Program,
MAS Model Management (Rep as Manager), MAS Strategic Advisers Portfolio Program
and our Direct Managed Advisory Program. This Disclosure Document is being
provided pursuant to Section 204 of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 and deals
solely with our MAS Separately Managed Account Program, our MAS Advisor-Directed
Unified Managed Account Program, MAS Model Management (Rep as Manager), and
our MAS Strategic Advisers Portfolio Program. Descriptions of the services and fees for
our Direct Managed Advisory Program can be found in a separate disclosure document,
copies of which can be obtained from your Financial Advisor, or by calling (800) 537-
8985.
Hazlett, a registered broker/dealer, can provide a variety of execution and other
brokerage services. When Hazlett is appointed as broker, relevant factors considered
by SCM and the Client, are the execution capabilities, third-party research and other
services, and the value of an ongoing relationship provided by Hazlett, which is
expected to enhance the Client’s general portfolio management relationship with SCM.
Certain advisors of SCM may act, on occasion, as registered representatives of Hazlett,
these advisors may receive additional compensation as registered representatives.
It is the general policy of SCM that investment management accounts maintained for its
Clients have minimum initial equity requirements as detailed in the account minimum
section of this brochure. SCM may, at its discretion, allow a lower limit upon review of
Client’s current and anticipated needs and situation.
Advisory Program Descriptions (“The Programs”) MAS Separately Managed Account Program (“SMA Program”)
For Clients in the SMA Program, the Client is offered access to an actively managed
investment vehicle chosen from a roster of independent asset managers from a variety
of disciplines. Unlike a mutual fund, where the funds are commingled, a separately
managed account is a portfolio of individually owned securities that can be tailored to fit
the Client’s investing preferences. Under the SMA Program, SCM will recommend
individual asset managers and investment vehicles, from a database provided through a
third party vendor (Envestnet) that corresponds to the proposed asset classes and
styles; such third party independent asset managers are referred to as “Managers.” For
a further description of Approved and Available Managers, please see the “Manager
Evaluation” section below. SCM evaluates managers specializing in each of the asset
categories listed, including equities (both domestic and foreign); corporate debt;
commercial paper; certificates of deposit; municipal securities; mutual funds; real estate
investment trusts; government securities; options; and futures. The program minimum
investment is $250,000, and includes performance reporting, associated services and
support.
MAS Advisor-Directed Unified Managed Account Program (“UMA Program”)
For Clients in the UMA Program, the Client is offered a single portfolio that accesses
multiple asset managers representing various asset classes, customized by the Client’s
SCM Financial Advisor. This investment model delivers the benefits of a traditional
separately managed account in a single broadly-diversified portfolio for a minimum
investment of $250,000. The asset allocation models for the UMA Program are defined
by Envestnet, a third-party vendor; however, the Client’s SCM Advisor customizes the
portfolio by selecting the specific, underlying investment vehicles in the appropriate
model to meet the Client’s needs. Envestnet provides overlay management services for
UMA Program accounts and Client directly owns the underlying securities in the
portfolio. This program includes quarterly performance reporting, associated services
and support.
MAS Model Management (Rep as Manager)
Rep as Manager is a wrap account where the advisor (rep) manages the Client’s
account and creates, monitors, and adjusts model portfolios. For Clients under this
program, SCM will recommend investment vehicles that correspond to the proposed
asset classes and styles. The Client is provided with an initial allocation that
corresponds to the individual Client’s goals and objectives. Once the Client’s assets are
invested, SCM may add, remove or replace investments at its discretion. The program
minimum investment is $50,000, and includes a risk questionnaire, rebalancing, drift
controls, system alerts and multiple reporting capabilities.
MAS Strategic Advisers Mutual Fund Portfolio (“Strategic WRAP Program”)
The Strategic WRAP Program is a mutual fund wrap program, based on the Client’s
risk/needs profile. One or more mutual funds are selected and monitored based on the
recommendations of Strategic Advisers Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Fidelity
Investments. The Strategic WRAP Program is a fully discretionary, mutual fund wrap
program offering a series of model portfolios positioned at various points along the
risk/return spectrum. The Client is provided with an initial allocation that corresponds to
his/her goals and objectives. Once the Client’s assets are invested, Strategic Advisers
may add, remove or replace mutual funds at its discretion. The program minimum
investment is $100,000, and includes quarterly performance reporting, associated
services and support.
Termination of Agreement
Should an advisory Agreement be terminated by the Client within twelve (12) months
from the date of inception, the Client agrees that SCM has incurred initial administrative
and clerical expenses in establishing this account, and will incur additional
administrative and clerical expenses in removing this account from SCM’s record
keeping system, and Client further agrees to compensate SCM in an amount equal to
the balance of the annual fee which would have otherwise been due and payable to
SCM applying the advisory services Program Fees (see schedule) to the value of
Client’s account for the most recent calendar quarter end or the billable market value
from the inception of the Client’s account, if the account has not passed a calendar
quarter end. Any such termination fee may be negotiable.
Termination of any advisory agreement will not affect the Client’s liability or
responsibility with regard to transactions initiated prior to or after such termination, and
the Client is responsible for any commissions, fees or other expenses prior to or after
termination.
After twelve (12) months, Clients may terminate an advisory agreement with SCM upon
thirty days’ notice. SCM will prorate any fees paid in advance, and return the un-earned
portion.
If you choose to terminate your Agreement with any of our investment advisory
Programs, we can liquidate your Account if you instruct us to do so. If so instructed we
will liquidate your Account in an orderly and efficient manner. We do not charge for
such redemption; however, you should be aware that certain mutual funds impose
redemption fees as stated in their fund prospectus. You should also keep in mind that
the decision to liquidate security issues or mutual funds may result in tax consequences
that should be discussed with your tax advisor.
We will not be responsible for market fluctuations in your Account from the time of
written notice until complete liquidation. All efforts will be made to process the
termination in an efficient and timely manner. Factors that may affect the orderly and
efficient liquidation of an Account might be size and types of issues, liquidity of the
markets, and market makers’ abilities. Should the necessary securities’ markets be
unavailable and trading suspended, efforts to trade will be done as soon as possible
following their reopening. Due to the administrative processing time needed to
terminate an advisory Account, termination orders cannot be considered market orders.
It may take several business days under normal market conditions to process your
request.
If the Client does not receive SCM’s disclosure Form ADV Part 2 at least 48 hours prior
to entering into any advisory agreement, the Client is entitled to cancel such agreement
within five business days with a full refund of advisory fees paid (if any). Processing
fees paid to Hazlett are not subject to refund. All fees due under any agreement at
termination will be deducted from the Client’s account before assets are delivered from
the account.
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Program Fee
Clients in the Program pay an asset-based Program Fee to SCM (the “SCM Fee”),
which covers investment management services comprised of Client profiling, strategic
asset allocation and/or replacement, style allocation, research and evaluation of asset
management, ongoing monitoring of management and account performance, account
rebalancing, account reporting, other operational and administrative services as well as
compensation to your Financial Advisor. This is a wrap fee. However, any Independent
Asset Manager fees are separate from (and in addition to) the SCM Fee. The Asset
Manager fees will vary depending on the Asset Manager and the investment strategy of
the Asset Manager. The Asset Manager fees will be disclosed in each separate Asset
Manager’s disclosure brochure.
There is a minimum annual SCM Fee charged per Asset Manager or particular
investment vehicle selected within each Program Account. There are other costs that
may be assessed that are not part of the SCM Fee. These costs may include fees for
portfolio transactions executed away from broker/dealer, mark-ups, electronic fund and
wire transfers and exchange fees, among others (see Other Fees and Compensation
section). The SCM Fee does not include certain fees charged by a broker or custodian
used by that Client’s advisor. In that case, those fees will be disclosed separately.
For all programs, the SCM Fee is charged per account on a calendar quarter basis in
advance and prorated to the end of the quarter upon inception of the account. The level
of the SCM Fee will vary with the amount of assets under management and the
particular investment styles and investment options chosen or recommended. Clients
may receive comparable services from other sources for fees that are lower or higher
than those charged by Envestnet. There are no adjustments made to the billing for
SCM Fees during the quarter unless there is an additional deposit of $10,000.00 or
more. Accounts with subsequent deposits during a quarter of $10,000.00 or more are
adjusted for the deposit and billed the following month.
If there is insufficient cash in the Account(s) at the time the SCM Fee is to be debited
from the Account(s), the Client understands and acknowledges that SCM, Envestnet or
its Asset Managers may sell an amount of Program Assets to generate sufficient cash
to pay any Program Fees. This may create a taxable gain or tax loss for the Client
. If
Program Assets are illiquid and Envestnet or a designated Asset Manager determines
that the sale of Program Assets to pay any Program Fees is not feasible, SCM may
send the Client an invoice for any Program Fees for the quarter. The Client agrees to
pay this invoice within ten (10) days of receipt.
Hazlett and NFS are appointed by the Client as the sole and exclusive broker with
respect to the account for custody and the execution of purchase and sale transactions.
For SMA and UMA programs, any Asset Manager Fees are separate from (and in
addition to) the above SCM Fee schedule. The Asset Manager fees will vary depending
on the Asset Manager and the investment strategy of the Asset Manager. The Asset
Manager fees will be disclosed in each separate Asset Manager’s disclosure brochure.
Clients may receive comparable services from other sources for fees that are lower or
higher than those charged by SCM. The advisory fee may be more or less costly than
paying for the services separately, depending upon the investment advisory fees
charged, the number of transactions for the account, the level of brokerage and other
fees that would be payable if the Client obtained the services available under the
program individually.
Standard Fee Schedule (“SCM Fee”) The standard fee schedules for the SCM Fee is as follows, but may be negotiable in
individual cases:
Rep as Strategic
SMA UMA* Manager WRAP
First $250,000 1.97% 2.14% 1.95% 1.87%
Next $250,000 1.77% 2.14% 1.75% 1.62%
Next $500,000 1.52% 1.84% 1.58% 1.49%
Next $1,000,000 1.29% 1.61% 1.47% 1.26%
Next $3,000,000 1.01% 1.22% 1.28% 1.09%
Over $5,000,000 .93% .94% .93% .93%
Minimum SCM Fee**: $1,575 $1,250 $920 $750
* The above Standard Fee Schedule reflects the selection of one Asset Manager
within a UMA Program Account. Each additional Asset Manager selected will increase
the SCM Fee .02% per Asset Manager.
** The Minimum SCM Fee for the SMA and UMA Programs is charged per Asset
Manager or particular investment vehicle selected within each SMA/UMA Program
Account. Asset Manager fees are separate from (and in addition to) the SCM Fee. The
Asset Manager fees will vary depending on the Asset Manager selected and the
investment strategy of the Asset Manager. The Asset Manager fees will be disclosed in
each separate Asset Manager’s disclosure brochure.
Other Fees and Compensation
Notwithstanding any applicable Program Fees based on the size of the Client’s pool of
managed assets, a Client may incur fees for portfolio transactions executed away from
Hazlett, electronic fund and wire transfers, spreads paid to market-makers, dealer mark-
ups, exchange fees, custody, IRA, safekeeping and reorganization fees, as well as
transfer fees, and other services. Also, Client may be charged certain additional and/or
minimum broker/custodian fees, which shall be disclosed separately.
In addition to paying SCM’s Program Fees, Clients holding mutual funds in their
portfolio will also bear a proportionate amount of the fund expenses of the various funds
in which they are invested. In those instances where mutual funds are recommended
for Clients, SCM will endeavor to recommend those share classes offering the lowest
internal cost to the Client available to SCM. Please see the prospectus or related
disclosure document for information regarding these fees. In the event SCM receives
12b-1 payments from mutual fund companies, SCM has made arrangements with its
clearing and execution provider to automatically rebate these fees back to the Client.
SCM’s Advisors receive compensation as a result of a Client’s participation in Program
Accounts. This compensation may be more or less than what the Advisor would receive
if the Client paid separately for investment advice, brokerage, and other services.
Therefore, the Advisor may have a financial incentive to recommend participation in
Program Accounts over other programs and services.
The cost of investment advisory services provided through the Programs may be more
or less than the cost of purchasing similar services separately. Among the factors
impacting the relative cost of the program to a particular Client include the size of the
account; the type of account (
i.e., equity or fixed income); the size of the assets devoted
to a particular strategy; and the managers selected.
Performance-Based Fees Sharing of Capital Gains Program Fees are NOT based on a share of the capital gains or capital appreciation of
managed securities.
SCM does not use a performance-based fee structure because of the potential conflict
of interest. Performance-based compensation may create a greater incentive for the
advisor to recommend an investment that may carry a higher degree of risk to the
Client.
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Description
SCM provides financial planning and investment management services to individual,
corporate and institutional investors. Our Clients include individuals, financial
institutions, retirement plans, trusts, estates, corporations, and not-for-profit
organizations. These services are provided by SCM Advisors and through a
partnership with Envestnet Asset Management, Inc. (“Envestnet”) and independently
contracted asset managers under the Managed Account Solutions Program (Program).
All advisors and asset managers of SCM must be registered as investment advisers
with the SEC or with appropriate state authorities.
Account Minimums
The minimum initial account size for the SMA and UMA programs is $250,000 of assets
under management. For the Rep as Manager Program, the minimum initial account
size is $50,000. For the Strategic WRAP program, the minimum initial account size is
$100,000.
When an account falls below its’ initial value, the minimum annual fee listed in the Fees
and Compensation section of this brochure may apply and is charged in lieu of the
standard fee schedule. Clients with assets below the minimum account size may pay a
higher percentage rate on their annual fees than the fees paid by Clients with greater
assets under management.
SCM, in its sole discretion, reserves the right to remove an account from the program if
it determines that the size of the account and nature of the relationship are no longer
appropriate for the Managed Account Solutions program.
SCM has the discretion to waive the initial account minimum. An example of when the
account minimum might be waived for an Account of less than $250,000 is when the
Client and the advisor anticipate additional funds to be added to the account bringing
the total to $250,000 within a reasonable time.
Additionally, certain Asset Managers may impose more restrictive account requirements
and varying billing practices than SCM. In such instances, SCM may alter its
corresponding account requirements and/or billing practices to accommodate those of
the Asset Manager.
Discretionary Authority for Trading
Clients that participate in the Program are required to grant full discretionary investment
authority to SCM and Envestnet to invest, reinvest, sell, exchange, and otherwise deal
with Program assets, including, without limitation, the authority to select, allocate and
reallocate the Program Assets in Client’s accounts to different Asset Managers and to
delegate such discretion to such Asset Managers. SCM and Envestnet will generally
limit the exercise of this authority to the following circumstances.
For the SMA Program, SCM and Envestnet generally will only use this grant of
discretion to replace investment vehicles, including asset managers, when it
deems such a change is necessary; to rebalance a Client’s account as agreed
between the Client and SCM; and to liquidate sufficient assets to pay the
Program Fee when necessary and advisable. However, there may be situations
in which SCM and Envestnet will fully utilize this grant of discretion, such as to
liquidate a position.
For the Rep as Manager and Strategic Wrap Program, SCM and Envestnet will
generally use this grant of discretion to invest in, hold and sell shares in various
mutual funds and/or exchange traded funds (ETFs); to liquidate any “in kind”
assets that are transferred into the programs; and to liquidate sufficient assets to
pay the Program Fee when necessary and advisable.
Discretion includes the authority to affect the transaction of securities such as
mutual funds, equities, bonds without the prior consent of or notice to the Client.
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Client Investment Process SCM provides discretionary portfolio management services where the investment
advice provided is tailored to meet the needs and investment objectives of the Client.
Financial planning is not the primary focus of SCM’s business model; however SCM
generally provides financial planning related services incidental to the portfolio
management services. A certain level of financial planning is utilized in order to set
appropriate goals and customize strategy. Information obtained is used to identify risk
tolerance, objectives, and appropriate asset allocation.
Financial plans are prepared for Clients who have retained SCM for this purpose. Upon
completion of the plan, the Advisor will deliver the plan to the Client and answer any
questions regarding the implementation of the plan. After the initial review, there will not
be a requirement to conduct subsequent reviews, however, at the discretion of the
Advisor, or at the request of the Client, additional financial plans may be produced.
SCM has contracted with Envestnet to utilize the Envestnet technology platform to
support performance reporting, fee calculation and billing, and to generate rebalancing
trades for the asset allocation models managed by SCM, as well as to provide SCM’s
Clients with access to Asset Managers as part of the MAS SMA program. For Clients in
the MAS SMA Program, SCM will recommend Asset Managers and investment vehicles
that correspond to the proposed asset class and styles after reviewing a proposal
generated via the Envestnet platform. Envestnet has established relationships with
various Asset Managers and may establish relationships with new Asset Managers from
time to time. Envestnet evaluates Asset Managers specializing in asset categories
which include equities (both domestic and foreign), corporate debt; commercial paper,
certificates of deposit, municipal securities, mutual funds, real estate investment trusts,
government securities, options, and futures. Investors acknowledge that Envestnet and
SCM cannot guarantee the continued availability of Asset Managers under the program.
All Client contact and communications regarding participation in the Programs will occur
through SCM. SCM will forward the completed Client applications and investment
information to Envestnet and Envestnet will forward the applications and Client account
information, including any investment restrictions, to applicable Asset Managers for
processing. SCM will promptly advise Envestnet of changes to Client’s investment
objectives and financial situation. Envestnet will promptly communicate any changes to
the Asset Managers. SCM may ask Asset Managers to attend meetings with SCM and
Clients, however, Asset Managers are under no obligation to attend any such meeting.
Clients participating in the Programs are required to authorize SCM and Envestnet to
designate National Financial Services, LLC (“NFS”) to provide trade execution, trade
clearing and custodial services with respect to Program Assets. National Financial
Services reviews and validates the accuracy of the calculation of the performance
information, and ensures that the standard under which the performance information is
calculated is sufficient.
In addition to Envestnet’s proprietary investment models, Envestnet may retain other
Asset Managers for the purposes of creating asset allocation model portfolios (“Model
Portfolios”) for the Programs. Envestnet may, from time to time, replace existing asset
allocation managers or hire others to create Model Portfolios for the Programs.
Research Methods Envestnet’s research team has responsibility for two primary areas pertaining to
investment advice: (i) asset allocation and portfolio construction and (ii) asset manager
and investment vehicle evaluation.
With respect to asset allocation and portfolio construction, Envestnet uses demographic
and financial information provided by the Client and advisor to assess the Client’s risk
profile and investment objectives in determining an appropriate plan for the Client’s
assets. The research team uses proprietary analytical tools and commercially available
optimization software applications to develop its asset allocation strategies. Factors
used as inputs in the asset allocation process include historical rates of risk and return
on various asset classes, correlation across asset classes, and risk premiums, among
others.
Asset Manager Evaluation
Regarding asset management and investment vehicle evaluation, SCM primarily utilizes
information gathered by Envestnet through their initial and ongoing research and due
diligence process. Envestnet employs a rigorous multi-phase approach to researching
and selecting managers suitable for participation in its investment programs (“Approved
Managers”). Approved Managers are evaluated using data and information from
several sources, including the manager and independent databases. Among the types
of information analyzed are historical performance, investment philosophy, investment
style, historical volatility and correlation across asset classes. Also reviewed are the
manager’s Form ADV Part 2, as well as portfolio holdings reports that help demonstrate
the manager’s securities selection process. To ensure accuracy Envestnet attempts to
verify all information by comparing it to publicly available sources.
The investment professionals at the investment management firms are a primary source
of information to Envestnet, providing quantitative and qualitative information. In
addition, Envestnet employs several publicly available databases from independent
sources, including but not limited to Nelson’s Directory of Investment Managers, the
Mobius M-Search database, Morningstar’s Principia application, Bloomberg and Russell
Mellon. These databases are used to verify the information provided by the managers.
Before offering services provided by independent Asset Managers to Clients, SCM
reviews Envestnet’s evaluations of these managers, the Asset Manager’s Form ADV
Part 1 and Part 2, and may request additional information from Envestnet or the
managers to evaluate their competence and experience before offering their services to
SCM’s Clients. At least annually, SCM will review any updates to this information to
determine if the Asset Manager is still suitable for SCM’s Clients.
Additionally, Envestnet provides alerts to SCM through an automated system based on
quantitative information for Asset Managers that report to a third-party investment
database, which SCM uses in its assessment of a particular Asset Manager (the
“Alerts”). SCM will continuously monitor and conduct a monthly review of the Alerts and
SCM’s Investment Policy Committee will identify any situation which may warrant SCM
to cease offering the Asset Manager’s services to new Clients, and recommend a
replacement Asset Manager(s) to existing Clients. In these situations, SCM will review
each Client situation based upon tax implications and other considerations involved in
replacing the Asset Manager and advise the Client of options available in light of the
circumstances.
In rare instances, Envestnet may terminate the contractual relationship with an Asset
Manager, and SCM will remove the Asset Manager from Client portfolios and cease to
offer the Asset Manager to new Clients. This will typically occur with Asset Managers
who have encountered material regulatory or compliance related problems.
SCM recommends Asset Managers to Clients with a variety of investment strategies in
an effort to make a wide range of investment strategies available. Some strategies may
be high-risk strategies. Such strategies usually have the potential for substantial
returns; however, there are correspondingly significant risks involved in the strategies.
Such strategies are not intended for all investors. Clients who choose to follow high-risk
strategies should be aware that there is the possibility of significant losses up to and
including the possibility of the loss of all assets placed in the strategies. SCM
recommends that Clients diversify their investments and do not place all of their
investments in high-risk investment strategies.
In addition to Approved Managers, Envestnet also makes available certain Asset
Managers with respect to whom Envestnet has not performed Due Diligence. These
Asset Managers are categorized as “Available Managers” and Envestnet makes no
recommendations concerning Available Managers. SCM is responsible for determining
that it has sufficient information about an Available Manager to select such manager to
provide services to the advisor and Clients.
Reasonable Restrictions
You may impose Reasonable Restrictions on the management of your SCM Managed
Account Solutions Account(s) by completing and signing the appropriate document.
You understand that any Reasonable Restrictions imposed on the management of your
Account(s) may cause the Asset Manager to deviate from investment decisions the
Asset Manager would otherwise make in managing your Account(s) and accordingly,
may negatively impact or otherwise affect performance. You understand and agree that
if your SCM Managed Account Solutions Asset Manager determines that restrictions
you wish to impose are unreasonable or otherwise prevent the Asset Manager from
implementing the investment strategy in question the Asset Manager may choose not to
accept your Account(s). You agree to inform SCM promptly, in writing, of any change in
your Client Profile, Reasonable Restrictions and/or other information in your Account
Application(s). SCM will inform the Asset Manager(s) promptly of any change in your
Reasonable Restrictions. Any change to your Reasonable Restrictions will not be
effective until accepted by the Asset Manager.
Risk of Loss All investment programs have certain risks that are borne by the investor. Our
investment approach constantly keeps the risk of loss in mind. Investors face the
following investment risks:
Interest-rate Risk: Fluctuations in interest rates may cause investment prices to
fluctuate. For example, when interest rates rise, yields on existing bonds
become less attractive, causing their market values to decline.
Market Risk: The price of a security, bond, or mutual fund may drop in reaction
to tangible and intangible events and conditions. This type of risk is caused by
external factors independent of a security’s particular underlying circumstances.
For example, political, economic and social conditions may trigger market events.
Inflation Risk: When any type of inflation is present, a dollar next year will not
buy as much as a dollar today, because purchasing power is eroding at the rate
of inflation.
Currency Risk: Overseas investments are subject to fluctuations in the value of
the dollar against the currency of the investment’s originating country. This is
also referred to as exchange rate risk.
Reinvestment Risk: This is the risk that future proceeds from investments may
have to be reinvested at a potentially lower rate of return (i.e. interest rate). This
primarily relates to fixed income securities.
Business Risk: These risks are associated with a particular industry or a
particular company within an industry. For example, oil-drilling companies
depend on finding oil and then refining it, a lengthy process, before they can
generate a profit. They carry a higher risk of profitability than an electric
company, which generates its income from a steady stream of customers who
buy electricity no matter what the economic environment is like.
Liquidity Risk: Liquidity is the ability to readily convert an investment into cash.
Generally, assets are more liquid if many traders are interested in a standardized
product. For example, Treasury Bills are highly liquid, while real estate
properties are not.
Financial Risk: Excessive borrowing to finance a business’ operations increases
the risk of profitability, because the company must meet the terms of its
obligations in good times and bad. During periods of financial stress, the inability
to meet loan obligations may result in bankruptcy and/or a declining market
value.
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SMA and UMA Programs SCM delegates proxy voting to the asset managers to whom it allocates Client assets.
Envestnet shall maintain copies of the asset managers’ proxy voting procedures on file
for so long as SCM has Clients whose assets are being managed by such asset
managers.
Depending on the program selected, Envestnet or a sub-manager, as applicable, will
vote proxies in accordance to their own proxy voting policies. Envestnet has developed
appropriate principles, policies and procedures to ensure that such proxies are voted in
the best interests of SCM’s Clients. These principles, policies and procedures are
relatively general in nature to allow Envestnet the flexibility and discretion to use its
business judgment in making appropriate decisions with respect to Client proxies.
Envestnet acknowledges and agrees that it has a fiduciary obligation to SCM and its
Clients to ensure that any proxies for which it has voting authority are voted solely in the
best interests and for the exclusive benefit of its Clients. The policies are intended to
guide Envestnet and its personnel in ensuring that proxies are voted in such manner
without limiting Envestnet or its personnel in specific situations to vote in a pre-
determined manner. These policies are designed to assist Envestnet in identifying and
resolving any conflicts of interest it may have in voting SCM Client proxies.
A copy of SCM’s Client Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures can be obtained by
contacting the following individual at SCM:
Timothy M. Bidwell
Chief Compliance Officer
1300 Chapline Street
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 233-3312
A copy of Envestnet’s Client Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures can be obtained by
contacting the following individual at Envestnet:
George L. Alvin
Chief Compliance Officer
35 E. Wacker Drive, Suite 1600
Chicago, Illinois 60601
(312) 827-3965
Rep as Manager Program SCM does NOT vote Client proxies for any Client positions held in a Rep as Manager
Program account. Any Client proxy materials received are forwarded to the Client.
Disciplinary Information Legal and Disciplinary In February 2018, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) announced the
creation of the Share Class Selection Disclosure Initiative (“SCSD Initiative”). The
central issue identified by the SEC was that, in many cases, investment advisers bought
for, or recommended to their clients, mutual fund share classes that had distribution or
service fees (commonly known as 12b-1 fees) paid out of fund assets to the advisers
when lower-cost share classes were available to those clients, and the investment
advisers did not adequately disclose their receipt of 12b-1 fees and/or the conflict of
interest associated with the receipt of these fees. Many firms voluntarily participated in
the SCSD Initiative, where these firms could consent to an Order Instituting
Administrative and Cease-And-Desist Proceedings (“Order”), where without admitting or
denying the SEC’s findings contained in the Order, participating firms could make
payments to affected clients.1 In March 2019, SCM, along with many participating firms,
agreed to the Order entered by the SEC.
By voluntarily self-reporting, SCM agreed to a censure and to cease and desist from
committing or causing any violations and future violations of Sections 206(2) and 207 of
the Investment Advisers Act of 1940. Moreover, in the Order SCM agreed to establish a
distribution fund and to deposit into that fund disgorgement of the improperly disclosed
12b-1 fees, plus prejudgment interest, for payment to affected clients. Once the
calculations and distribution amounts are determined and approved by the SEC for
each affected client, SCM will make the distributions to affected clients and submit to
the SEC a final accounting and certification regarding the disposition of the distribution
fund. More information about the Order is contained in SCM’s Form ADV, which is
available on the SEC’s Investment Advisory Public Disclosure website at
https://www.adviserinfo.sec.gov/IAPD/Default.aspx or in the SEC’s press release about
the SCSD Initiative a
t https://www.sec.gov/news/press-release/2019-28. More information about the distributions will be provided to affected clients when they
have been made. For affected clients who have accounts at SCM, the distributions will
be credited to their accounts and they will be notified when their account statements
reflecting the credits are sent to them. For affected clients who no longer have accounts
at SCM, the distributions will either be mailed to them or transferred directly into
accounts they maintain at other broker-dealers and those affected clients will be notified
by mail that their distributions have been made. In response to the SEC’s SCSD
Initiative, SCM has made changes to its investment advisory wrap programs in which
mutual funds available in those programs do not include share classes that pay 12b-1
fees, or where any 12b-1 fees are received, these fees are automatically refunded to
SCM advisory clients.
1 The term “affected clients” includes current and former SCM investment advisory clients who purchased and held in their
investment advisory accounts at SCM from January 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018 (the “relevant period”) mutual fund share
classes that paid 12b-1 fees that were retained by SCM. Affected clients specifically include persons who held money market mutual
fund shares in advisory accounts through SCM’s core sweep program during the relevant period, subject to a
de minimis exception..
Additional Information Code of Ethics The employees of SCM have committed to a Code of Ethics that is available for review
by Clients and prospective Clients upon request. The firm will provide a copy of the
Code of Ethics to any Client or prospective Client upon request.
Potential Conflicts
SCM has arrangements that are material to its advisory business or its Clients with a
related entity, Hazlett, Burt & Watson, Inc., a registered broker/dealer (Hazlett). Hazlett
provides trade execution services for SCM through a clearing and execution
arrangement with National Financial Services (NFS). Hazlett is also an insurance
agency.
As part of SCM’s other business activities, the firm’s Advisors may affect securities
transactions for or sell insurance products to Clients. SCM may be receiving a fee for
investment advice in advisory account and representatives may be receiving a
separate, yet customary, commission for any transactions affected in Hazlett brokerage
accounts.
SCM and its representative may engage in personal securities transactions. The
personal securities transactions of SCM and its representatives may raise potential
conflicts of interest when such persons trade in a security that is i) owned by a Client or
ii) considered for purchase or sale for a Client. SCM has adopted policies and
procedures that are intended to ensure that transactions are affected for Clients in a
manner that is consistent with its fiduciary duty and in accordance with applicable law.
Persons who wish to purchase or sell securities of the same types purchased or sold for
Clients may do so only in a manner consistent with SCM policies and procedures.
SCM’s Advisors may recommend program accounts to current and/or prospective
Clients and as a result of such person’s participation in these programs may receive all
or a portion of the fee charged by SCM. Such payments may be made for the duration
of the Client's participation in the program and may be greater than other forms of
compensation had such person paid separately for investment advice, brokerage and
other services provided to Client as part of a wrap fee program. As a result, SCM
Advisors may have a financial incentive to recommend certain SCM programs over
other programs or services offered by SCM.
In those instances where mutual funds are recommended for Clients, SCM will
endeavor to recommend those share classes offering the lowest internal cost to the
Client available to SCM. Certain mutual funds pay a periodic fee (i.e. “Rule 12b-1 fee”)
to the broker-dealer of record on the account. Such payments may be distributed
pursuant to a 12b-1 distribution plan or pursuant to another arrangement as
compensation for distribution or administrative services and may be paid out of the
fund’s assets, and therefore, indirectly paid by the Client. In the event SCM receives
12b-1 payments from mutual fund companies, SCM had made arrangements with its
clearing and execution provider to automatically rebate these fees back to the Client.
On occasion, SCM may offer securities on a principal basis to its Clients through
Hazlett. Such offerings will not be executed without disclosing inherent conflicts of
interest, such as additional compensation, or without the written consent of the Client.
Any such consent may be withheld by the Client, or revoked at any time prior to the
settlement of the trade. When proprietary offerings are purchased after the opening of
an SCM account, these securities may be excluded for nine to thirty six months,
respectively, from the calculation of advisory fees. Such exclusions at the discretion of
SCM and are negotiable. Also, SCM may effect “cross” transactions between Clients in
which one Client will purchase securities held by another Client. Such transactions are
only entered into with the written authorization of both Clients, when SCM deems the
transaction to be in the best interests of both Clients, and at a price that has been
determined to be fair to both parties in light of prevailing market conditions.
Hazlett may own interests in certain fixed income, equities or other investments, which
may be recommended to SCM Clients. Such recommendations shall be made solely on
the investment merit, and without consideration to the value of the holdings of Hazlett.
On occasion, associated persons or employees of SCM may buy or sell securities for
their own accounts that have also been recommended to Clients. Such transactions are
subject to SCM’s Code of Ethics.
Hazlett receives Business Development and Clearing Credits from National Financial
Services (NFS) provided certain levels of trading are introduced by Hazlett to NFS.
Because of this arrangement, Hazlett has an incentive to direct trades to NFS, which
incentives represent a conflict of interest. This arrangement has been entered into for
the purposes of ease of operation and the reliability of the relationship that exists
between Hazlett and NFS.
SCM endeavors to be civic minded, and generally makes charitable contributions to
various organizations within the markets we serve. Such gifting is at the will and
discretion of SCM’s management, and such gifting may either directly or indirectly
benefit individuals who are also Clients of SCM.
Account Statements All assets are held at qualified custodians, which means the custodians provide account
statements directly to Clients at their address of record at least quarterly. The
custodian’s statement will provide a detailed list of holdings with valuations and account
activity.
SCM Clients will also receive quarterly MAS performance reports, showing the
allocation of the assets in the account as well as the performance of the account during
the previous quarter. Clients are urged to report any discrepancies when comparing the
account statements received directly from their custodian to the performance reports
provided by SCM.
Review of Accounts
SCM provides account reviews (either on an individual basis or in aggregate) to all
accounts participating in its Asset Management Programs. Reviews are conducted to
ensure conformity to investment policy guidelines, established asset allocation
strategies and the stated needs and objectives of the individual Client. SCM requires
advisors to complete an annual Client review form. The information on this form is
reviewed to ensure the Clients profile is in line with the programs portfolio models.
SCM’s Compliance Officer will review performance information provided by Asset
Managers for model portfolios but will not verify the accuracy of the information
provided. SCM utilizes the performance reporting service provided by Envestnet to
monitor individual account performance for custom managed accounts and model
portfolio performance for the Programs in aggregate. Performance reporting provided
by Envestnet is calculated according to industry standards and is applied to each
account or combination of several related accounts for a household’s or family’s assets
or to groups of accounts in each asset allocation model for internal composite purposes.
SCM will generally communicate with its Clients via letters, newsletters and/or other
SCM generated literature.
The Managed Account Solutions Program is intended to comply with Rule 3a-4 under
the Investment Company Act of 1940. Each Client’s account is managed on the basis of
the Client’s individual financial situation. Each Client has the opportunity to select the
account’s investment objective and impose reasonable restrictions on the management
of assets in the account. In addition, Clients will be contacted annually with a written
request asking them to confirm the accuracy of their information.
SCM’s Chief Compliance Officer, Timothy M. Bidwell, is responsible for the account
review process, and is supervised by the firm’s CEO, Mark S Prince.
Clients may request to consult directly with their Advisor by calling (800) 537-8985.
Client Referrals SCM has been fortunate to receive many Client referrals over the years. The referrals
have come from current Clients, estate planning attorneys, accountants, employees,
personal friends of employees and other similar sources. The firm does not
compensate referring parties for these referrals.
From time to time, we initiate and maintain incentive programs for our financial advisors.
These programs may compensate them for referring business when appropriate to our
affiliate, Security National Trust Company (SNTC). The referral compensation takes the
form of a payment to the financial advisor of a percentage of the normal SNTC account
fees and results in no additional fees to you or other Clients.
In addition, SCM has a referral arrangement in place with an unaffiliated Investment
Banker. SCM may when appropriate refer an existing SCM Client for investment
banking services and receive compensation for such referral. The referral
compensation takes the form of a payment to the financial advisor of a percentage of
the normal investment banking fees and results in no additional fees to you or other
Clients.
SEC “Custody”
From time to time, SCM may be considered to have custody of certain types of
accounts, such as when an employee acts as a trustee of an unrelated trust and the
firm acts as the investment advisor to that trust. When the firm has such custody, an
annual surprise audit of those accounts is performed by an independent CPA firm in
compliance with SEC requirements.
Financial Condition
SCM does not have any financial impairment that will preclude the firm from meeting
contractual commitments to Clients.
Information Security/Privacy Notice SCM maintains an information security program to reduce the risk that your personal
and confidential information may be breached.
SCM is committed to maintaining the confidentiality, integrity and security of the
personal information that is entrusted to us.
The categories of nonpublic information that we collect from you may include
information about your personal finances, information about your health to the extent
that it is needed for the financial planning process, information about transactions
between you and third parties, and information from consumer reporting agencies, e.g.,
credit reports. We use this information to help you meet your personal financial goals.
With your permission, we disclose limited information to attorneys, accountants, and
other third parties with whom you have established a relationship. You may opt out
from our sharing information with these nonaffiliated third parties by notifying us at any
time by telephone, mail, fax, email, or in person. With your permission, we share a
limited amount of information about you with your brokerage firm in order to execute
securities transactions on your behalf.
We maintain a secure office to ensure that your information is not placed at
unreasonable risk. We employ a firewall barrier, secure data encryption techniques and
authentication procedures in our computer environment.
We do not provide your personal information to mailing list vendors or solicitors. We
require strict confidentiality in our agreements with unaffiliated third parties that require
access to your personal information, including financial service companies, consultants,
and auditors. Federal and state securities regulators may review our Company records
and your personal records as permitted by law.
Personally identifiable information about you will be maintained while you are a Client,
and for the required period thereafter that records are required to be maintained by
federal and state securities laws. After that time, information may be destroyed.
We will notify you in advance if our privacy policy is expected to change. We are
required by law to deliver this
Privacy Notice to you annually, in writing.
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