Global Wealth Strategies and Associates provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, pension consulting, and selecting other managers. Financial planning was provided to 51–100 clients last fiscal year.
Global Wealth Strategies and Associates reports 925 clients. They include 805 individual clients, 116 high-net-worth individuals and 4 business development companies. Of its assets, 100.0% ($457M across 2,946 accounts) are managed with discretion.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 87% | 60% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 13% | 39% |
| Business development companies | <1% | <1% |
Client breakdown and activity details
| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | AUM share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 805 | $273M | 59.8% | $340K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 116 | $180M | 39.3% | $1.55M |
| Business development companies | 4 | $3.85M | 0.8% | $963K |
| Total | 925 | $457M | 100% | $494K |
- Clients
- 805
- Regulatory AUM
- $273M
- AUM share
- 59.8%
- Avg. per client
- $340K
- Clients
- 116
- Regulatory AUM
- $180M
- AUM share
- 39.3%
- Avg. per client
- $1.55M
- Clients
- 4
- Regulatory AUM
- $3.85M
- AUM share
- 0.8%
- Avg. per client
- $963K
Total
- Clients
- 925
- Regulatory AUM
- $457M
- AUM share
- 100%
- Avg. per client
- $494K
- Clients outside the U.S.
- 0%
- Clients advised without assets under management last fiscal year
- 0
- Private funds advised
- 0
- Financial planning clients last fiscal year
- 51–100
Global Wealth Strategies and Associates charges up to 1.50% a year for its Investment Management Fees and Compensation. The fee is billed in advance, is negotiable and has a $1,500 annual minimum. The brochure also prices 3 other services, listed under fee details.
Fee details and sources
Other fees
- Consulting Services
- Limited-scope consulting is billed hourly at $400, with fees negotiated for each engagement and billed monthly as services are rendered.
- Financial Planning
- Financial planning is negotiated and billed as a fixed fee of $400 to $25,000 a year or a monthly fee of $100 to $1,000, and may be billed hourly.
- Trustee Administrative Services
- Trustee administrative services are billed as a negotiated annual fee, with an onboarding fee due when the consulting agreement is signed.
Way Holdings, LLC owns 50% to 75% of Global Wealth Strategies and Associates and is in turn owned by Adam Way (75% or more). It has 10 employees, 9 of them in advisory roles.
Leadership
- Sara SpaccamontiMember, COO
- Adam WayCEO, CCO
Investment adviser representatives
11 representatives listed in the SEC register as of 9 October 2026.
Staff
- 10 employees
- 9 in advisory functions
- 10 state-registered reps
- 10 insurance agents
- Owns 50% to 75% of Global Wealth Strategies and Associates, LLC
Way Holdings, LLC
Control person · since October 2021
- Owns 75% or more of Way Holdings, LLC
Adam Way
Control person · since June 2012
- Owns 10% to 25% of Global Wealth Strategies and Associates, LLC
Clark Avenue Holdings, LLC
since August 2022
- Owns 75% or more of Clark Avenue Holdings, LLC
Eric Jacobs
Control person · since August 2022
- Owns 5% to 10% of Global Wealth Strategies and Associates, LLC
Sara Spaccamonti
since January 2022
Global Wealth Strategies and Associates’ regulatory assets grew 2.8× from $160M (May 2022) to $457M (May 2026); clients rose from 359 to 925 and employees from 7 to 10.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | Employees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | $457M | 925 | 10 | 2 |
| February 2025 | $370M | 790 | 10 | 2 |
| June 2024 | $291M | 680 | 9 | 2 |
| July 2023 | $208M | 517 | 11 | 2 |
| May 2022 | $160M | 359 | 7 | 1 |
Besides its headquarters, Global Wealth Strategies and Associates has 1 office, with 2 listed addresses in Colorado and Minnesota.
Colorado · 1 listed address
- 3200 Cherry Creek South Drive, Suite 280, DenverHQ
Minnesota · 1 listed address
- 2640 Eagan Woods Drive, Eagan
Other business names
Global Wealth Strategies and Associates has reported 1 other business name to the SEC.
- Gws&a
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Global Wealth Strategies and Associates, LLC
- Headquarters
- 3200 Cherry Creek South Drive, Suite 280, Denver, CO 80209
- Website
- gwsa.us
- Phone
- 720-420-4870
- SEC file
- 801-122556
- Structure
- Colorado LLC
- Fiscal year end
- December
Global Wealth Strategies and Associates uses Charles Schwab ($370M) as custodian for its separately managed accounts. Global Wealth Strategies and Associates has custody of $43.8M in client assets for 530 clients.
- Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · San Francisco, CA · $370M100%
At year end, Global Wealth Strategies and Associates’ separately managed accounts were mostly in funds (85%). Its reported 13F holdings for the quarter ended 30 June 2026 total $528M across 97 positions; the largest are Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (27.4%), iShares Core MSCI Eafe ETF (9.2%) and Invesco Nasdaq 100 ETF (6.8%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks6%
- Funds85%
- Cash9%
Reported 13F holdings
- $528M
- Reported 13F value
- 97
- Positions
- 71.8%
- In the 10 largest
- +29.6%
- Value vs. prior quarter
- Vanguard S&P 500 ETFETF27.4%
- iShares Core MSCI Eafe ETFETF9.2%
- Invesco Nasdaq 100 ETFETF6.8%
- Vanguard Total Bond Market ETFETF6.2%
- iShares U.S. Equity Factor Rotation Active ETFETF4.9%
- Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETFETF4.8%
- Invesco Qqq Trust Series IETF4.1%
- iShares Core S&P Small Cap ETFETF3.0%
- State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETFETF2.8%
- iShares Flexible Income Active ETFETF2.7%
Together, the ten largest are 71.8% of reported value.
How many clients does Global Wealth Strategies and Associates have?
Global Wealth Strategies and Associates has 925 clients and manages $457 million for them, as of May 2026. They include 805 individual clients, 116 high-net-worth individuals and 4 business development companies.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 25 May 2026
What services does Global Wealth Strategies and Associates offer?
Global Wealth Strategies and Associates provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, pension consulting, and selecting other managers.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
How much does Global Wealth Strategies and Associates charge?
Global Wealth Strategies and Associates charges up to 1.50% a year for its Investment Management Fees and Compensation. The fee is billed in advance, is negotiable and has a $1,500 annual minimum.
Which custodians does Global Wealth Strategies and Associates use?
Global Wealth Strategies and Associates’ separately managed account assets are held at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (San Francisco, CA), with $370M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 25 May 2026
How many financial advisors does Global Wealth Strategies and Associates have?
Global Wealth Strategies and Associates has 10 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 10 employees, and 9 perform investment advisory functions. 0 employees are registered representatives of a broker-dealer and 10 employees are licensed insurance agents.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.A and 5.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
What does Global Wealth Strategies and Associates invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Global Wealth Strategies and Associates’ separately managed accounts held 85% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 9% cash and equivalents and 6% exchange-traded equities.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Who owns Global Wealth Strategies and Associates?
Global Wealth Strategies and Associates is owned through holding companies by Adam Way and Eric Jacobs. Its direct owners are Way Holdings, LLC (50% to 75%), Sara Spaccamonti (5% to 10%) and Clark Avenue Holdings, LLC (10% to 25%).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 25 May 2026
How does Global Wealth Strategies and Associates get paid?
Global Wealth Strategies and Associates is paid through a percentage of assets under management, hourly charges and fixed fees. Its Form ADV lists no commissions or performance-based fees among how it is paid.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.E, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
How do I contact Global Wealth Strategies and Associates?
Global Wealth Strategies and Associates’ main office is at 3200 Cherry Creek South Drive, Suite 280, Denver, CO 80209. Its phone number is 720-420-4870. Its website is gwsa.us.