Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities Order Against True Horizon Wealth Advisors, LLC

FILED
2024 JAN 31 AM 8:37
PA DEPARTMENT OF
BANKING AND SECURITIES

4. THWA, CRD #170330, was, at all times material herein, a Pennsylvania limited
   liability company with an address of 603 Swedesford Road, Malvern, Pennsylvania 19355. FACTUAL ALLEGATIONS

5. From in or about August 2014 to present, THWA was registered pursuant to Section
   301 of the 1972 Act, 70 P.S. § 1-301, as an investment adviser.

6. Regulation 102.021 , 10 Pa. Code § 102.021 , defines "custody" as: "[f]or purposes
   of an investment adviser, if a related person holds directly or indirectly, client funds or securities, or has authority to obtain possession of them, in connection with advisory services the investment adviser provides to clients."

7. "Custody" includes "[a]ny arrangement (including a general power of attorney)
   under which the investment adviser is authorized or permitted to withdraw client funds or securities maintained with a custodian on the investment adviser's instruction to the custodian." 10 Pa. Code § 102.021.

8. On May 15, 2023, the Bureau conducted a routine examination of THWA at its
   place of business, pursuant to§ l-304(d) of the 1972 Act, 70 P.S. § 1-304(d).

9. From in or about March 2020 to July 2023, THWA was authorized to deduct fees
   for advisory services from its clients' accounts that were maintained with a third-party custodian, TD Ameritrade, as set forth in its advisor services agreement.

10. By having authorization to deduct fees for advisory services from client accounts,
    THW A, in connection with advisory services provided by THW A, directly or indirectly held client \funds or securities with the authority to obtain possessi<f of them or the ability to appropriate them and thus had "custody" over client funds or securities as defined in 10 Pa. Code § 102.021 (a).

11. Regulation 304.022(a), IO Pa. Code 304.022(a), requires that an investment adviser
    who has custody of client funds or securities shall file an audited balance sheet as of the end of its fiscal year.

12. THWA's fiscal year ends on December 31.

13. From March 2020 to July 2023, THW A did not file the required audited balance
    sheet with the Department as of the end of its fiscal year.
    VIOLATIONS

14. By engaging in the acts and conduct set forth in paragraphs 5 through 13 above,
    THW A had custody over client funds or securities and failed to file with the Department an audited balance sheet as of the end of its fiscal year, which acts and conduct form a basis to deny, suspend, revoke, or condition the registration of THWA or censure THWA pursuant to Section 305(a)(v) of the 1972 Act, 70 P.S. § 1-305(a)(v), and Regulation 304.022(a), 10 Pa. Code§ 304.022(a). RELIEF

15. THW A shall pay the Department an administrative assessment in the amount of
    $15,000. Payment shall be made within thirty (30) days of the Effective Date of this Order by certified check or money order that is made payable to the "Department of Banking and Securities" and shall be mailed or delivered in person to the Bureau of Securities Compliance and Examinations located at 17 N. Second Street, Suite 1300, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17101.

16. THWA is ORDERED to comply with the 1972 Act, and Regulations adopted-by
    the Department, and in particular Section 305 of the 1972 Act and Regulation Section 304.022(a).

17. Should THW A fail to pay the asse,.,ment as set forth in paragraph 15 above, the
    sanctions set forth elsewhere in the Order shall continue in full force and effect until full payment is made. However, this provision shall not be construed as affording THW A the option of either paying the assessment or being indefinitely subject to the sanctions.

18. Should THW A fail to comply with any and/or all provisions of this Order, the
    Department may impose additional sanctions and costs and seek other appropriate relief subject to THW A's right to a hearing pursuant to the 1972 Act. FURTHER PROVISIONS

19. Consent. THWA hereby knowingly, willingly, voluntarily, and irrevocably
    consent to the entry of this Order pursuant to the Bureau's authority under the 1972 Act and agree that they understand all the terms and conditions contained herein. THW A, by voluntarily entering into this Order, waives any right to a hearing or appeal concerning the terms, conditions, and/or penalties set forth in this Order.

20. Entire Agreement. This Order contains the entire agreement between the
    Department and THW A. There are no other terms, obligations, covenants, representations, statements, conditions, or otherwise, of any kind whatsoever concerning this Order. This Order may be amended in writing by mutual agreement by the Department and THW A.

21. Binding Nature. The Department and THW A, and all officers, owners, directors,
    employees, heirs and assigns of THW A intend to be and are legally bound by the terms of this Order.

22. Counsel. This Order is entered into by the parties upon full opportunity for legal
    advice from legal counsel.

23. Effectiveness. THWA hereby stipulate and agree that the Order shall become
    effective on the date the Bureau executes the Order.

24. Other Enforcement Action.

(a) The Department reserves all its rights, duties, and authority to enforce all statutes, rules, and regulations under its jurisdiction against THW A in the future regarding all matters not resolved by this Order. (b) THW A acknowledge and agree that this Order is only binding upon the Department and not any other local, state or federal agency, department, or office regarding matters within this Order.
25. Authorization. The parties below are authorized to execute this Order and legally
bind their respective parties.
26. Counterparts. This Order may be executed in separate counterparts, by facsimile
and/or by PDF.
27. Titles. The titles used to identify the paragraphs of this document are for the
convenience ofreference only and do not control the interpretation of this document.
28. Finding. The Department finds that it is necessary and appropriate, in the public
interest for the protection of investors, and consistent with the purposes fairly intended by the policy and provisions of the 1972 Act to issue this Order. WHEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing, including the recital paragraphs, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Banking and Securities, Bureau of Securities Compliance and Examination, and THW A, intending to be legally bound, do hereby execute this Consent Agreement and Order. SIGNATORY PAGE TO FOLLOW

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