Overview
Dougherty Wealth Advisers LLC (“DWA”) is a federally-registered advisory firm and
offers a full suite of wealth management services to different client types including
financial planning, tax, consulting and portfolio management services.
DWA, formerly known as Somerset Advisers LLC, has been in business since January 3,
2006. DWA is owned by Dougherty Financial Group LLC (“DFG”) and 1119 Holdings
LLC. 1119 Holdings LLC is owned by Todd Witcraft and Paul Dinzeo who work in and
on the business every day. We believe that Mr. Witcraft’s and Mr. Dinzeo’s ownership
reflects a commitment to build a business to best serve our clients. The majority owner of
DFG is Michael Dougherty.
DWA offers a suite of wealth management services including discretionary and non-
discretionary portfolio management services as well as a variety of financial planning and
consulting services, including, but not limited to:
• Cash Flow & Budgeting
• Tax Planning
• Retirement Planning
• Executive Compensation
• Protection Planning
• Financial Reporting
• Wealth Transfer
• Charitable Planning
• Estate Planning
• Business Planning
• Succession Planning
• Family Financial Planning
• Educational Funding
All such services are tailored to a client’s individual situation and DWA works with
clients to understand their individual investment objectives, liquidity and cash flow
needs, time horizon and risk tolerance, as well as any other factors pertinent to their
specific financial situations. After an analysis of the relevant information, DWA assists
its clients in developing an appropriate strategy for managing their assets and financial
affairs.
DWA manages client investment portfolios primarily by using various asset allocation
models comprised of mutual funds and Exchange Traded Funds
(“ETFs”). Where
suitable for an account, DWA may also invest directly in individual debt and equity
securities and may also recommend and advise upon certain privately placed securities,
including debt, equity and/or pooled investment vehicles (e.g., hedge funds, private
equity funds, funds of funds, etc.). DWA may also recommend that clients hire third
party investment managers to manage a portion of the client’s account directly.
DWA may also provide advice with regard to various types of legacy holdings, as well as
certain investment products that are not maintained at the client’s primary custodian, such
as variable annuity contracts and assets held through employer sponsored retirement
plans, qualified tuition plans (i.e., 529 plans) and executive compensation plans (deferred
compensation, employee stock options, etc.). In the latter situation, DWA may direct or
recommend the allocation of client assets among the investment options available within
the product. These assets are generally maintained at the underwriting insurance
company or the custodian designated by the product’s provider.
Clients should promptly notify DWA if there are changes in their financial situation or if
they wish to place any limitations on the management of their portfolios.
As of December 31, 2023, DWA manages $351,812,366 in assets.
As a general matter, DWA and its personnel will not serve or act as trustee for client
accounts. Except to the extent agreed to in writing in a client’s investment advisory
agreement with DWA, DWA will not monitor, advise or act for a client in legal
proceedings, including, without limitation, class actions and bankruptcies, involving
securities purchased or held in client accounts. Affected clients should instruct their
custodians to promptly forward to them any communications relating to legal
proceedings involving such assets.