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| CRD # | 169806 |
| SEC # | 801-110500 |
| CIK # | 0002034566 |
| AUM | 303.8 M (2026-03-16) |
| Employees | 5 (40% Investors, 0% Brokers) |
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| Phone | 813-251-6310 |
| Address | 4613 W North A St Tampa, FL 33609 |
| Source | [IAPD] [EDGAR] [Website] [Twitter] [LinkedIn] |
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| Fees and Compensation — Form ADV Part 2A (3/16/2026) [Brochure] |
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Item 5. Fees and Compensation
Brightwater offers services on a fee basis, which includes fixed and/or hourly fees, as well as fees based
upon assets under management or advisement or the performance of the account.
Investment Management and Wealth Management Fees
Brightwater offers its investment management and wealth management services for an annual fee based on
the amount of assets under the Firm’s management.
For accounts managed as part of the Wrap Program, this management fee varies between 100 and 150 basis
points (1.00 % – 1.50 %) in accordance with the following blended fee schedule:
PORTFOLIO VALUE BASE FEE
First $500,000 1.50%
Above $500,000 1.00%
For accounts managed outside of the Wrap Program, this management fee varies between 90 and 135 basis
points (0.90% - 1.35%) in accordance with the following blended fee schedule:
PORTFOLIO VALUE BASE FEE
First $500,000 1.35%
Above $500,000 0.90%
The annual fee is prorated and charged quarterly, in advance, based upon the market value of the assets
being managed by Brightwater on the last day of the previous billing period.
If assets in excess of $25,000 are deposited into or withdrawn from an account after the inception of a
billing period, the fee payable with respect to such assets is adjusted to reflect the interim change in portfolio
value. For the initial period of an engagement, the fee is calculated on a pro rata basis. In the event the
Advisory Agreement is terminated, the fee for the final billing period is prorated through the effective date
of the termination and the outstanding or unearned portion of the fee is charged or refunded to the client,
as appropriate.
Additionally, for asset management services the Firm provides with respect to certain client holdings (e.g.,
held-away assets, accommodation accounts, alternative investments, etc.), Brightwater may negotiate a fee
rate that differs from the range set forth above. Further, Brightwater considers cash (i.e., money market
funds) to be an asset class and as a result, Brightwater includes such funds in our fee calculation, regardless
of our fee model. At times, our fee will exceed the money market yield. The client should review all fees
charged by funds, brokers, Brightwater, and others to fully understand the total amount of fees paid by the
client for investment and financial‐related services.
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Disclosure Brochure Brightwater Advisory, LLC
Financial Planning and Consulting Fees
Brightwater generally provides its Financial Planning Services in conjunction with discretionary or non-
discretionary portfolio management as part of its Wealth Management Services. In limited circumstances,
Brightwater offers consulting services on a stand-alone basis through a separate Advisory Agreement. In
doing so, Brightwater charges a fixed fee or hourly fee under a stand-alone engagement. These fees are
negotiable, but range from $400 to $3,000 on a fixed fee basis and from $200 to $400 on an hourly basis,
depending upon the scope and complexity of the services and the professional rendering the financial
planning and/or the consulting services. If the client engages the Firm for additional investment advisory
services, Brightwater may offset all or a portion of its fees for those services based upon the amount paid
for the financial planning and/or consulting services.
The terms and conditions of the financial planning and/or consulting engagement are set forth in the
Advisory Agreement and Brightwater requires one-half of the fee (estimated hourly or fixed) payable upon
execution of the Advisory Agreement. The outstanding balance is due upon delivery of the financial plan
or completion of the agreed upon services. The Firm does not, however, take receipt of $1,200 or more in
prepaid fees in excess of six months in advance of services rendered.
Fee Discretion
Brightwater may, in its sole discretion, negotiate to charge a lesser fee based upon certain criteria, such as
anticipated future earning capacity, anticipated future additional assets, dollar amount of assets to be
managed, related accounts, account composition, pre-existing/legacy client relationship, account retention
and pro bono activities.
Additional Fees and Expenses
In addition to the advisory fees paid to Brightwater, clients also incur certain charges imposed by other third
parties, such as broker-dealers, custodians, trust companies, banks and other financial institutions
(collectively “Financial Institutions”). These additional charges include securities brokerage commissions,
transaction fees, custodial fees, charges imposed directly by a mutual fund or ETF in a client’s account, as
disclosed in the fund’s prospectus (e.g., fund management fees and other fund expenses), deferred sales
charges, odd-lot differentials, transfer taxes, wire transfer and electronic fund fees, and other fees and taxes
on brokerage accounts and securities transactions. The Firm’s brokerage practices are described at length
in Item 12, below.
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Disclosure Brochure Brightwater Advisory, LLC
Direct Fee Debit
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| Account Minimums and Types of Clients — Form ADV Part 2A (3/16/2026) [Brochure] |
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Item 7. Types of Clients
Brightwater offers services to individuals, high net worth individuals, charitable organizations, pension
and profit sharing plans, corporations and other business entities.
There are no minimum investment amounts or conditions required for establishing an account managed
by Brightwater. However, all clients are required to execute an Advisory Agreement for services prior
to commencing any work.
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Disclosure Brochure Brightwater Advisory, LLC |
| Sector | Form 13F Holdings | Value ($M) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aflac Inc | 2.2 | ||
| Apple Inc | 2.2 | ||
| Microsoft Corp | 1.0 | ||
| Holdings by Sector ($M) |
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| AUM Breakdown | Accounts | AUM ($M) |
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| By Client Type | ||
| (a) Individuals (other than high net worth individuals) | 146 | 29.0 |
| (b) Individuals (high net worth individuals) | 127 | 264.3 |
| (c) Banking or thrift institutions | 0 | 0.0 |
| (d) Investment companies | 0 | 0.0 |
| (e) Business development companies | 0 | 0.0 |
| (f) Pooled investment vehicles | 0 | 0.0 |
| (g) Pension and profit sharing plans | 3 | 3.1 |
| (h) Charitable organizations | 2 | 4.6 |
| (i) State or municipal government entities | 0 | 0.0 |
| (j) Other investment advisers | 0 | 0.0 |
| (k) Insurance companies | 0 | 0.0 |
| (l) Sovereign wealth funds and foreign official institutions | 0 | 0.0 |
| (m) Corporations or other businesses not listed above | 7 | 2.7 |
| (n) Other | 0 | 0.0 |
| Total | 718 | 303.8 |
| By Discretionary | ||
| Discretionary | 701 | 292.9 |
| Non-Discretionary | 17 | 10.8 |
| Total | 718 | 303.8 |
| By Non-United States Persons | ||
| Non-United States Persons | 0.0 | |
| United States Persons | 303.8 | |
| Total | 718 | 303.8 |
| EDGAR Form | CIK | 2011 - 2026 |
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| 13F-HR | [0002034566] |
| Firm Profile (Form ADV) | |
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| Discretionary AUM | $0.2B |
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