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United States

Securities and Exchange Commission

Washington, D.C.  20549

 

FORM N-CSR

 

CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED

MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES

 

811-07925

(Investment Company Act file number)

 

WesMark Funds

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

 

One Bank Plaza, 5th floor

Wheeling, WV 26003

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

(304) 234-9000

(Registrant’s telephone number)

 

Sareena Khwaja-Dixon, Esq.

ALPS Fund Services, Inc.

1290 Broadway, Suite 1000

Denver, CO 80203

(Name and address of agent for service)

 

Date of fiscal year end:  December 31

 

Date of reporting period:  January 1 – December 31, 2022

   

 

Item 1. Reports to Stockholders.

 

(a)Report of the Shareholders.

 

   

 

President’s Message

 

December 31, 2022

 

Dear fellow shareholders:

 

Surging demand and strained supply have caused inflation to hit its highest rate in decades. Now, the Federal Reserve is aggressively tightening its belt at a pace not seen in 40 years. Many forecasters, the Federal Reserve included, have not truly appreciated how severely and persistently the Covid-19 pandemic has disrupted our economy. In December 2021, the consensus forecast called for inflation to average 4.4% during the year. Instead, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) averaged an 8.0% year-over-year increase during 2022. While the Russian invasion of Ukraine drove energy prices higher, the sharp rise in prices was widespread. The cost of used cars, groceries, and durable goods broke records.

 

The Federal Reserve’s dual mandate of “price stability” and “maximum employment” were in sharp contrast during 2022. Generationally high inflation readings lead to a historic Federal Funds rate. At the start of the year, the upper bound of the Federal Funds rate started at 0.25%. Many, including futures markets, expected that the Federal Reserve would execute three 0.25% rate increases throughout the year. As inflation readings accelerated and proved persistent, the Federal Reserve accelerated its plan.

 

Federal Funds rates ended 2022 at 4.50% and saw four 0.75% increases. While Federal Reserve policy adjustments take time to inform financial markets, its aggressive rate increases have moderated inflation. The CPI finished 2022 at 6.5%. This was down from the 9.1% reading reported in June; however, it was still well above the Federal Reserve’s comfort level.

 

Historically, tight labor markets have contributed to elevated inflation readings. The Bureau of Labor Statistics Job Openings Report tracks job vacancies in U.S. corporations. For most of the year, it reported there were at least two employment openings for every one unemployed person.

 

Despite the high level of open positions, U.S. employers were hiring at a record pace for 2022. The U.S. Nonfarm Payrolls report showed there was an average of 392,000 persons added to payrolls for the year. That compares favorably to the 30-year average of 123,000 payrolls added per month. The strong level of hiring drove the unemployment rate near its lowest readings in 50 years. This increased competition for employees led to solid wage gains. In March 2022, the average hourly earnings for all private employees rose to 5.6%, its highest annualized increase in the past 30 years (outside of pandemic-related stimulus payments). That reading dropped to 4.6% in December, but it remains well above the longer-term average of 2.9%. Traditionally, higher incomes have led to more persistence in inflation.

 

Aggressive policy and slowing economic growth led to loss in both equity and fixed-income markets. This marks the first year since 1976 that both stocks and bonds reported negative returns in the same year. The S&P 500 Index recorded its worst year of returns since 2008 and its sixth down year since the turn of the century. For 2022, the S&P 500 Index was down 18.1% while the Russell 2000 Index fell by 20.5%. In a sharp contrast from prior years, international equity market indexes performed better than domestic indexes; however, they were still negative for the year. Developed international equities, as measured by the MSCI EAFA Index, fell 13.9%, and the MSCI Emerging Markets Index dropped 19.9% over the same period.

 

The sharp increase in yields drove bond prices and indexes lower for the year. The yield on the 10-year Treasury began the year at 1.51%; however, by the end of the second quarter, yields stood at 3.01%. As domestic economic growth accelerated and inflation remained, elevated yields on the 10-yr Treasury continued to rise, closing October above 4.0%. That marked the 10-yr Treasury’s highest level since 2007. As a result, the Bloomberg Barclay’s Government/Credit Index fell by 13.6% for 2022. This was the first time on record that the index has reported consecutive negative annual returns.

 

Your investment in WesMark Funds is important to us. As always, we thank you. We strive to provide a competitive result to you, our investors. Our investment in the resources necessary to execute a successful investment plan for all our funds is always top of mind. Your support is instrumental to this success.

Should you have any questions or need additional information about the Funds, please visit our website at www.wesmarkfunds.com or call 1-800-864-1013.

 

Sincerely,    
     
     
     
Scott Love, CAIA, CIMA®    
President, WesMark Funds    

 

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Table of Contents

 

December 31, 2022

 

Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance  
Small Company Fund 2
Large Company Fund 5
Balanced Fund 8
Government Bond Fund 11
West Virginia Municipal Bond Fund 14
Tactical Opportunity Fund 17
Small Company Fund  
Portfolio of Investments Summary Table 20
Portfolio of Investments 21
Large Company Fund  
Portfolio of Investments Summary Table 25
Portfolio of Investments 26
Balanced Fund  
Portfolio of Investments Summary Table 29
Portfolio of Investments 30
Government Bond Fund  
Portfolio of Investments Summary Table 35
Portfolio of Investments 36
West Virginia Municipal Bond Fund  
Portfolio of Investments Summary Table 40
Portfolio of Investments 41
Tactical Opportunity Fund  
Portfolio of Investments Summary Table 45
Portfolio of Investments 46
Statements of Assets and Liabilities 47
Statements of Operations 48
Statements of Changes in Net Assets 49
Financial Highlights 52
Notes to Financial Statements 58
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm 71
Shareholder Expense Example 72
Board of Trustees and Trust Officers 73
Statement Regarding the Liquidity Risk Management Program 75
Additional Information 76
Glossary of Terms 77

 

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Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance  
WesMark Small Company Fund December 31, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

During the year, the Russell 2000 Index experienced four double-digit declines and four double-digit recoveries. The net result was a decline of 20.4%.

 

The negative total return for the year was a driven by a reversion to the long-term average in valuation levels. The forward Price to Earnings ratio for the Russell 2000 Index began the year at 32.2, while the 20-year average was 25.4. This reading closed the year at 22.7, while earnings fell slightly. Trailing 12-month earnings for the Russell 2000 Index dropped by nearly 7%. Smaller companies are generally more impacted by increased competition for labor, rising material costs, and supply chain issues. Despite a lower figure in 2022, earnings for the year were the second highest on record and well above pre-pandemic highs.

 

Over the past year, the WesMark Small Company Fund (“the Fund”) posted a loss of 20.6% compared to the Russell 2000 Index fell by 20.4% and the Lipper Small-Cap Core Fund (-14.4%). Over the past five years, the Fund earned an average annual total return of 6.8% versus 4.7% for the Lipper Small-Cap Core Fund.

 

Relative performance can be measured by both sector allocation decisions and stock selection. Sector allocation deviated from the previous year, specifically in the Industrial and Information Technology sectors. The overweight to the Industrial sector provided positive relative performance to the Russell 2000 Index, while the allocation to Information Technology detracted from relative performance. From a sector perspective, returns were positive for the Energy and Utilities sectors. The S&P 600 Energy Index and S&P 600 Utilities Index reported gains of 45.3% and 3.4%, respectively. The Energy sector benefited from higher prices for oil and natural gas. Steady earnings and the defensive nature of the underlying companies helped the Utilities sector.

 

The Fund’s top four sectors accounted for 75.6% of its overall allocation in 2021. Throughout the year, we lowered our allocation to the Information Technology sector as pandemic-related stimulus wore off. In addition, we began the year with a sizable allocation to Financials. We held a view that as the Federal Reserve began to raise rates, the earnings for banks would improve during the year. The improvement in economic conditions also supported modest loan growth. This helped the Financial sector report positive earnings growth. However, as rate increases from the Federal Reserve accelerated, we used that as an opportunity to reduce our exposure. We moved the proceeds from the sales into other sectors helping to further diversify the holdings.

 

The Fund’s largest sector allocation, Industrials, posted compelling relative returns for the period. The S&P 600 Industrials Index fell 10.3% for 2022 while the Fund’s holdings declined by 5.90% and the Russell 2000 Index fell by 20.4%. For the year, the Fund’s allocation to the Industrial sector was 24.5% compared to the benchmark weighting of 15.6%. The approved infrastructure spending plans, combined with solid state and local government budgets, has led to a backlog of projects. Approximately half of the portfolio holdings outperformed the sector benchmark return. Quanta Services, Applied Industrial Technologies, and Gibraltar Industries led the sector returns.

 

The Financials sector remained above the benchmark weight for most of the year and ended the year as the second largest allocation. The Financials sector accounted for 21.8% of the final portfolio weight, compared to the benchmark allocation of 16.7%. Returns for the holdings were slightly below the S&P 600 Financials return, -16.7% compared to -16.6%. Stock selection was positive within the holdings, as 60% of the holdings outperformed the sector returns for the period. Top performers in the sector were Trustmark Corp., Banner Corp., and Old National Bancorp.

 

The Information Technology sector represented 18.0% of the Fund, down from 20.9% at the beginning of 2022. Despite the decrease, the allocation was still overweight compared to the benchmark weighting of 12.9%. Given the sector allocation, we chose to deploy the proceeds in other areas. In addition, stock selection was difficult with slightly more than half of our holdings reporting returns below the sector benchmark. As a result, the benchmark posted a sector return of -22.6% while the Fund posted a loss of 29.0%. The best performing holdings in the Fund were Extreme Network Inc., Ambarella Inc., and Science Applications International Corp.

 

We held a sizable allocation to the Health Care sector for the year, but it was below the sector weighting. Throughout the year, we reduced the allocation to the sector as the benefits of COVID-19-related spending moderated and as many companies grew past small capitalization levels. The Health Care sector allocation ended the year at 11.3%, compared to the S&P 600 Health Care weight of 16.8%. While the underweighting in comparison to the benchmark was positive given the weak sector performance, security selection detracted from returns of the Fund. More than half of the holdings underperformed the sector benchmark. While the group was negative for the year, Vocera Communications Inc., Prestige Consumer Healthcare Inc., Optimizerx Corp., AMN Healthcare Services, and Select Medical Holdings Corp. reported positive returns for the holding period.

 

In terms of absolute performance, the Fund’s Energy sector holdings rose 41.1%; however, that was less than the benchmark and the allocation was underweight for most of the year. In relative performance, the Consumer Staples sector holdings increased 19.10% compared to a decline of 7.9% for the sector.

 

During 2022, more than half of the Fund’s holdings posted returns that were greater than the Russell 2000 Index. The average performance for these top holdings were compelling for the year. Eight of the top 10 posted returns that exceeded the benchmark. In addition to the strong performers mentioned above, the Fund saw sizable gains in Box Inc. (+18.9%) and Moog (+9.8%). The Fund’s top 10 holdings accounted for 31.3% of the overall market value of the Fund.

 

 

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  Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance
December 31, 2022 (Unaudited) WesMark Small Company Fund

 

TOP 10 EQUITY HOLDINGS  
  % of Total
Security Name Net Assets
Quanta Services, Inc. 7.1%
Stifel Financial Corp. 4.2%
Varonis Systems, Inc. 3.2%
Moog, Inc. 2.7%
Box, Inc. 2.7%
Evoqua Water Technologies Corp. 2.4%
Lithia Motors, Inc. 2.3%
AAON, Inc. 2.3%
BankUnited, Inc. 2.3%
Pure Storage, Inc. 2.2%
Total Net Assets 31.4%

 

Also see Glossary of Terms on page 77.

 

Performance data quoted represents past performance which is no guarantee of future results.

 

Diversification does not eliminate the risk of experiencing investment losses.

 

An investment in the Fund involves risk, including loss of principal. Investment in the Fund is subject to investment risks, including, without limitation, market risk, credit risk, interest rate risk, risks related to ETF net asset value and market price, foreign securities risk, commodity risk, manager risks, risks of investing in real estate investment trust (REITs), and risks related to company size.

 

The views in this report were those of the Fund Managers as of the letter’s publication date and may not reflect his views on the date this letter is first distributed or anytime thereafter. These views are intended to assist readers in understanding the Fund’s investment methodology and do not constitute investment advice.

 

Lipper, Inc., a Reuters company, is a nationally recognized organization that ranks the performance of mutual funds within a universe of funds that have similar investment objectives. Rankings are historical and are based on total return with capital gains and dividends reinvested. For the 10-, 5-, 3- and 1- year periods, the Small Company Fund was ranked 210 out of 557, 125 out of 804, 56 out of 865, and 828 out of 909 as of 12/31/22 in the Small Cap Core Funds category. Lipper does not guarantee the accuracy of this information. Lipper rankings are not intended to predict future results.

 

 

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Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance  
WesMark Small Company Fund December 31, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

GROWTH of $10,000 invested in WesMark Small Company Fund

 

The graph below illustrates the hypothetical investment of $10,000* in the WesMark Small Company Fund (the “Fund”) from December 31, 2012 to December 31, 2022, compared to the Russell 2000® Index (“Russell 2000®”)** and the Lipper Small-Cap Core Funds Average (“LSCCFA”).***

 

 

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN for the periods ended December 31, 2022

 

1 Year 5 Years 10 Years
-20.56% 6.78% 9.39%

 

Total Annual Fund Operating Expense (as of most current Prospectus): 1.24%

 

Performance data quoted represents past performance which is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Mutual fund performance changes over time and current performance may be lower or higher than what is stated. For current to the most recent month end performance and after-tax returns call 1-800-864-1013. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Mutual funds are not obligations of or guaranteed by any bank and are not federally insured.

 

Small-company stocks may be less liquid and subject to greater price volatility than large capitalization stocks.

 

*Represents a hypothetical investment of $10,000 in the Fund. The Fund’s performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and distributions. The Russell 2000® and LSCCFA have been adjusted to reflect reinvestment of dividends on securities in the index and average.
**The Russell 2000® measures the performance of the 2,000 smallest companies in the Russell 3000® Index, which represents approximately 10% of the total market capitalization of the Russell 3000® Index. The index is unmanaged and unlike the Fund, is not affected by cash flows. The Russell 2000® is not adjusted to reflect sales charges, expenses, or other fees that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) requires to be reflected in the Fund’s performance. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.
***The information presented for the LSCCFA is the average of the total returns of the 30 largest qualifying mutual funds (based on net assets) in the Lipper Small-Cap classification. Lipper averages do not reflect sales charges. It is not possible to invest directly in an average.

 

 

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  Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance
December 31, 2022 (Unaudited) WesMark Large Company Fund

 

The S&P 500 Index tracked persistent volatility in 2022.

 

Six instances were recorded where markets swayed by at least 10%, positively and negatively. The result was the S&P 500 Index recording its worst year since 2008.

 

For the period, the Index was down 18.1%. This was the sixth year of market loss seen since the turn of the century. The WesMark Large Company Fund (“the Fund”) posted a decline of 21.4% for 2022 compared to the Lipper Large-Cap Core Funds average loss of 18.2%. From a style perspective, value stocks started 2022 off strong, reversing the trend of the past several years. As economic growth showed signs of slowing, largely due to aggressive action from the Federal Reserve, the difference between value and growth stocks accelerated. For the year, the S&P 500 Growth Index fell 29.4% while the S&P 500 Value Index dropped by 5.3%.

 

The Fund decreased its allocation in the Information Technology sector during the year; however, we remained overweight relative to the benchmark weighting. The decision to modestly decrease the exposure was driven by weakening underlying fundamentals and elevated valuations. The Fund began the year with 29.3% invested in the Information Technology sector. The year-end allocation was 27.1%, compared to the S&P 500 Information Technology’s 25.7% weight in the overall index. For the year, the S&P 500 Information Technology sector fell 28.2%. The decision to overweight the sector detracted from performance while security selection was positive. Holdings declined by 27.0% for the year, slightly ahead of the S&P 500 Information Technology benchmark. For the year, nearly half of the holdings posted returns above the S&P 500 Index, led by Enphase Energy Inc. (+44.5%), F5 Networks Inc. (+0.1%), and Mastercard Inc. (-2.7%).

 

The allocation to the Health Care sector, the second largest within the Fund, rose throughout the year. At 23.1%, Health Care sector holdings were above the S&P 500 Health Care Index’s weight of 15.8%. The attractive valuation combined with positive earnings led us to increase the allocation to the space. Health care companies are generally viewed as more defensive, as health care is essential for many consumers. During the volatile year, the S&P 500 Health Care Index was one of the best performing sectors, down 2.0% for 2022. The Fund’s holdings in the sector slightly underperformed, down 5.0% for the year. The results for the year were led by Merck & Co. (+49.0%), Cigna Corp. (+46.6%), Abbvie Inc. (+23.7%), and Amgen (+20.4%).

 

During 2022, one of the more impactful sectors for the Fund was Industrials. The Fund’s allocation to the sector ended the year at 10.6%, compared to the S&P 500 Industrial weight of 8.7%. During the early part of 2022, the sector’s returns were led by military defense companies. This was due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. In the later part of the year, a weaker U.S. dollar helped many of these multinational companies. The returns for the Fund’s holdings in this sector were -2.8% compared to the S&P 500 Industrial sector’s loss of 5.5%. The majority of the Fund’s holdings outperformed the benchmark, led by Deere & Co (+31.0%), Raytheon Technologies (+19.8%), Howmet Aerospace Inc. (+17.4%), and Cummins Inc. (+13.4%).

 

The Financial sector also posted returns that were better relative to the S&P 500 Index. The sector reported a decline of 10.5% compared to -18.9% for the Fund’s financial positions. For the year, the Fund maintained exposure to the Financial sector that was slightly underweight relative to the S&P 500 Index. The strong performers were led by LPL Financial Holdings (+18.6%), Metlife Inc. (-2.1%), and KeyCorp (-3.9%).

 

The Fund increased its allocation to the Energy sector for much of the year, as strong demand and the invasion of Ukraine drove energy prices higher. The price of West Texas Crude Oil began 2022 near $75 per barrel, before jumping to $123 per barrel at the early stages of the war. The higher prices resulted in strong returns for the sector in 2022. The S&P 500 Energy Index rose 65.7%, the best performing sector in 2022. While our allocation continued to increase for the year, the Fund was slightly underweight relative to the benchmark. Our holdings posted a return of 59.4%, slightly below the benchmark. It was led by ConocoPhillips (+72.2%) and Devon Energy (+52.5%).

 

The top 10 holdings accounted for 38.4% of the overall market value of the Fund. More than two-thirds of these holdings reported total returns for the year that exceeded the S&P 500 Index. In addition to the strong performers mentioned above, the Fund saw sizable gains in Diamondback Energy (+35.2%), Archer Daniels Midland Co. (+26.1%), and Tractor Supply Company (+21.5%).

 

 

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Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance  
WesMark Large Company Fund December 31, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

TOP 10 EQUITY HOLDINGS  
  % of Total
Security Name Net Assets
Apple, Inc. 6.0%
UnitedHealth Group, Inc. 5.8%
Broadcom, Inc. 5.4%
Amazon.com, Inc. 3.4%
Alphabet, Inc. 3.2%
Microsoft Corp. 3.1%
Mastercard, Inc. 3.1%
BlackRock, Inc. 2.9%
Home Depot, Inc. 2.8%
Abbott Laboratories 2.7%
Total Net Assets 38.4%

 

Also see Glossary of Terms on page 77.

 

Performance data quoted represents past performance which is no guarantee of future results.

 

Diversification does not eliminate the risk of experiencing investment losses.

 

An investment in the Fund involves risk, including loss of principal. Investment in the Fund is subject to investment risks, including, without limitation, market risk, credit risk, interest rate risk, risks related to ETF net asset value and market price, foreign securities risk, commodity risk, manager risks, risks of investing in real estate investment trust (REITs), and risks related to company size.

 

The views in this report were those of the Fund Managers as of the letter’s publication date and may not reflect his views on the date this letter is first distributed or anytime thereafter. These views are intended to assist readers in understanding the Fund’s investment methodology and do not constitute investment advice.

 

Lipper, Inc., a Reuters company, is a nationally recognized organization that ranks the performance of mutual funds within a universe of funds that have similar investment objectives. Rankings are historical and are based on total returns with capital gains and dividends reinvested. For the 10-, 5-, 3- and 1- year periods, the Large Company Fund was ranked 346 out of 408, 330 out of 510, 160 out of 563, and 545 out of 628 as of 12/31/22 in the Large Cap Core Funds category. Lipper does not guarantee the accuracy of the information. Lipper rankings are not intended to predict future results.

 

 

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  Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance
December 31, 2022 (Unaudited) WesMark Large Company Fund

 

GROWTH of $10,000 invested in WesMark Large Company Fund

 

The graph below illustrates the hypothetical investment of $10,000* in the WesMark Large Company Fund (the “Fund”) from December 31, 2012 to December 31, 2022, compared to the Standard and Poor’s 500® Index (“S&P 500®”)** and Lipper Large-Cap Core Funds Average ("LLCCFA").***

 

 

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN for the periods ended December 31, 2022

 

1 Year 5 Years 10 Years
-21.42% 8.23% 10.50%

 

Total Annual Fund Operating Expense (as of most current Prospectus): 1.12%

 

Performance data quoted represents past performance which is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Mutual fund performance changes over time and current performance may be lower or higher than what is stated. For current to the most recent month end performance and after-tax returns call 1-800-864-1013. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Mutual funds are not obligations of or guaranteed by any bank and are not federally insured.

 

*Represents a hypothetical investment of $10,000 in the Fund. The Fund’s performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and distributions. The S&P 500® and LLCCFA have been adjusted to reflect reinvestment of dividends on securities in the index and average.

 

**The S&P 500® measures the performance of 500 large-cap U.S. companies. The S&P 500 is not adjusted to reflect sales charges, expenses or other fees that the SEC requires to be reflected in the Fund’s performance. The index is unmanaged and unlike the Fund, it is not affected by cash flows. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

 

***The information presented for the LLCCFA is the average of the total returns of the 30 largest qualifying mutual funds (based on net assets) in the Lipper Large-Cap classification. Lipper averages do not reflect sales charges. It is not possible to invest directly in an average.

 

 

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Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance  
WesMark Balanced Fund December 31, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

The WesMark Balanced Fund (“the Fund”) provided a total return of -7.2% for the year ended December 31, 2022, compared to the Lipper Balanced Fund’s return of -14.2%. The Fund seeks to achieve capital appreciation and income by allocating its assets primarily among fixed-income and equity securities. The Fund began the year with 30.89% in fixed-income and cash equivalents. Given the move in yields and equity market volatility during the year, we maintained an allocation to the space that was toward the neutral point of our range. The asset allocation at year end was 37.1% in fixed-income, 62.3% in common equity, and 0.6% in cash equivalents.

 

From a style perspective, value stocks started 2022 off strong, reversing the trend of the past several years. As economic growth showed signs of slowing, largely due to the aggressive action from the Federal Reserve, the difference between value and growth stocks accelerated. For the year, the S&P 500 Growth Index fell 29.4% while the S&P 500 Value Index dropped by 5.3%.

 

The sharp increase in yields drove bond prices and indexes lower for the year. The yield on the 10-year Treasury began the year at 1.51%; however, by the end of the second quarter, yields stood at 3.01%. As domestic economic growth accelerated and inflation remained, elevated yields on the

 

10-yr Treasury continued to rise, closing October above 4.0%. That marked the highest level since 2007. As a result, the Bloomberg Barclay’s Government/Credit Index fell by 13.6% for 2022. This was the first time on record that the index reported consecutive negative annual returns.

 

The Fund continued to maintain a relatively short fixed-income structure with a modified duration of 3.3 years compared to the fixed-income benchmark duration of 6.3 years. All fixed-income securities held in the Fund at year-end remained investment grade as determined by a nationally recognized statistical rating organization. The largest exposure in the fixed-income allocation was corporate debt. This provided a return for the Fund’s fixed-income sector of -7.6% compared to the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Government/Credit Index’s return of -13.6%. Taxable municipal bonds provided a return of -11.6% for the year. The Fund’s fixed-income structure remained in a position to benefit from a rising interest rate environment and a steeper yield curve.

 

The Health Care sector was the largest overweight relative to the S&P 500 Index. For the period, the S&P 500 Health Care sector reported a total return that was above the overall index. In addition, the holdings within the Fund were up 12.1% compared to the S&P 500 Index’s return of -18.1% and the S&P 500 Health Care sector decline of 2.0%. The focus on high-quality earnings growth and reasonable relative valuations resulted in positive selection relative to the sector and overall benchmark. The compelling results were led by Merck & Co. (+49.1%), Cigna Corp. (+46.7%), Eli Lilly (+34.1%), and Abbvie Inc. (+23.9%).

 

The second largest holding relative to the S&P 500 Index was our Financial sector allocation. Of the equity allocation, the S&P 500 Financial sector accounted for 17.5% of the Fund’s holdings compared to 11.6% for the S&P 500 Index. The sector decision was accretive to the Fund with the S&P 500 Financials Index declining 10.5% for the year. However, security selection did not exceed the sector benchmark. The holdings in the sector posted a drop of 15.3% led by Cullen Frost Bankers (+2.6%), Goldman Sachs (-7.7%), and JP Morgan Chase (-12.6%).

 

The security selection and being underweight to the benchmark were positive qualities for the third largest holding, the S&P 500 Information Technology sector. At year-end, this sector accounted for 17.0% of the equity portfolio, compared to 25.7% in the S&P 500 Index. The Fund’s holdings declined by 25.2%, slightly better than the S&P 500 Information Technology sector’s returns. For the year, Analog Devices (+13.7%) and Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co. (-8.4%) led the Fund’s positive and negative returns in this sector.

 

The S&P 500 Energy Index was the best performing sector of 2022. The Fund’s holdings in this space rose 60.6% for 2022, led by Valero Energy (+75.0%). Once again, the largest detractor of returns was the S&P Communication Services sector. For the period, our holdings fell by 27.1% compared to the sector’s decline of 40.4%.

 

The Fund’s top 10 holdings accounted for 33.0% of its overall market value. In addition to the strong performers mentioned above, the Fund saw sizable gains in Chevron Corp. (+58.1%) and PepsiCo Inc. (+6.8%).

 

 

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  Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance
December 31, 2022 (Unaudited) WesMark Balanced Fund

 

TOP 10 EQUITY HOLDINGS  
  % of Total
Security Name Net Assets
Apple, Inc. 5.0%
AbbVie, Inc. 4.0%
Chevron Corp. 4.0%
Eli Lilly & Co. 3.3%
Merck & Co., Inc. 3.3%
CVS Health Corp. 2.8%
Cisco Systems, Inc. 2.8%
PepsiCo, Inc. 2.7%
Pfizer, Inc. 2.5%
Texas Instruments, Inc. 2.2%
Total Net Assets 32.6%

 

Also see Glossary of Terms on page 77.

 

Performance data quoted represents past performance which is no guarantee of future results.

 

Diversification does not eliminate the risk of experiencing investment losses.

 

An investment in the Fund involves risk, including loss of principal. Investment in the Fund is subject to investment risks, including, without limitation, market risk, credit risk, interest rate risk, risks related to ETF net asset value and market price, foreign securities risk, commodity risk, manager risks, risks of investing in real estate investment trust (REITs), and risks related to company size.

 

The views in this report were those of the Fund Managers as of the letter’s publication date and may not reflect his views on the date this letter is first distributed or anytime thereafter. These views are intended to assist readers in understanding the Fund’s investment methodology and do not constitute investment advice.

 

Lipper, Inc., a Reuters company, is a nationally recognized organization that ranks the performance of mutual funds within a universe of funds that have similar investment objectives. Rankings are historical and are based on total return with capital gains and dividends reinvested. For the 10-, 5-, 3-, and 1-year periods, the Balanced Fund was ranked 56 out of 278, 37 out of 361, 33 out of 381, and 15 out of 413 as of 12/31/22 in the Balanced Funds category. Lipper does not guarantee the accuracy of this information. Lipper rankings are not intended to predict future results.

 

 

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Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance  
WesMark Balanced Fund December 31, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

GROWTH of $10,000 invested in WesMark Balanced Fund

 

The graph below illustrates the hypothetical investment of $10,000* in the WesMark Balanced Fund (the “Fund”) from December 31, 2012 to December 31, 2022, compared to the Standard and Poor’s 500® Index (“S&P 500®”)**, the Barclays Capital Intermediate U.S. Government/Credit Index (“BCIGCI”)***, the Lipper Balanced Funds Average (“LBFA”)****, and a combined index consisting of 60% S&P 500® and 40% BCIGCI (“Balanced Composite Index”)*****.

 

 

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN for the periods ended December 31, 2022

 

1 Year 5 Years 10 Years
-7.19% 5.33% 6.55%

 

Total Annual Fund Operating Expense (as of most current Prospectus): 1.25%

 

Performance data quoted represents past performance which is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Mutual fund performance changes over time and current performance may be lower or higher than what is stated. For current to the most recent month end performance and after-tax returns call 1-800-864-1013. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Mutual funds are not obligations of or guaranteed by any bank and are not federally insured.

 

Bond prices are sensitive to changes in interest rates and a rise in interest rates can cause a decline in their prices.

 

*Represents a hypothetical investment of $10,000 in the Fund. The Fund’s performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and distributions. The S&P 500®, BCIGCI, LBFA, and Balanced Composite Index have been adjusted to reflect reinvestment of dividends on securities in the index and average.
**The S&P 500® measures the performance of 500 large-cap U.S. companies. The S&P 500 is not adjusted to reflect sales charges, expenses or other fees that the SEC requires to be reflected in the Fund’s performance. The index is unmanaged and unlike the Fund, it is not affected by cash flows. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.
***The BCIGCI is an unmanaged market value weighted performance index for government and corporate fixed rate debt issues with maturities between one and ten years. The BCIGCI is not adjusted to reflect sales charges, expenses or other fees that the SEC requires to be reflected in the Fund’s performance. The index is unmanaged and unlike the Fund, is not affected by cash flows. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.
****The information presented for the LBFA is the average of the total returns of the 30 largest U.S. Balanced Funds. Lipper averages do not reflect sales charges. It is not possible to invest directly in an average.
*****The Balanced Composite Index is an unmanaged index, comprised 60% S&P 500® and 40% BCIGCI, and unlike the Fund, is not affected by cash flows. The Balanced Composite Index is not adjusted to reflect sales charges, expenses or other fees that the SEC requires to be reflected in the Fund’s performance. It is not possible to invest directly in an index or average.

 

 

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  Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance
December 31, 2022 (Unaudited) WesMark Government Bond Fund

 

Conflicting signals and heightened volatility remained persistent across all asset classes in 2022.

 

On the one hand, there was stubborn inflation and a resolute Federal Reserve. On the other, a resilient consumer and a strong labor market. The Federal Reserve had viewed the inflation spike in 2021 as transitory. In 2022, the Federal Reserve acknowledged inflation was no longer “transitory” but “sticky.” The Consumer Price Index peaked in June 2022 at 9.1% year-over-year, a four-decade high.

 

Inflationary pressures were influenced by pandemic-era stimulus checks and international events, such as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. This led to higher energy and global food prices, while China’s “zero COVID” lockdown policy allowed supply chain constraints to persist. The labor market remained resilient, though. The unemployment rate declined from 3.7% to 3.5% as approximately 4.5 million people were hired. Wage inflation remained above 5% as employers sought to attract and retain employees. U.S. economic growth was sluggish in the first half of 2022, contracting by 1.6% in the first quarter and 0.6% in the second quarter. But this improved in the second half of 2022 with growth of 3.2% in the third quarter and 2.9% in the fourth quarter.

 

The Federal Reserve embarked on a very aggressive monitory policy and increased the Federal Funds Rate seven times in 2022 for a total increase of 425 basis points. Entering the period, the Federal Reserve and markets anticipated rate hikes of approximately 80 basis points to reduce inflation to a long-term target of 2.0%. Fixed-income markets reacted to inflation data and the Federal Reserve’s aggressive monetary policy changes by pushing up interest rates across the U.S. Treasury yield curve. The benchmark 10-year U.S. Treasury yield increased 237 basis points in 2022, its largest annual increase since the 1950s. It finished the year at 3.88% — down modestly from its October peak of 4.25%. The yield on the 2-year U.S. Treasury increased by 369 basis points and finished the year at 4.43%. This resulted in an inverted yield curve during the second half of 2022.

 

Security spreads relative to the U.S. Treasury yield curve widened for all major fixed-income sectors in 2022. With the increase in interest rates and widening of credit spreads, all major fixed-income sectors declined in 2022. The U.S. Aggregate Index declined 13.0% in 2022, its worst annual decline since its inception in 1977. The U.S. Government Agency RMBS was impacted by historically tight credit spreads, the Federal Reserve discontinuing its asset purchase program, and less demand from banks. In result, it underperformed the U.S. Aggregate Index by 2.2%. U.S. Investment Grade Corporate Index posted a return of -15.7%. Taxable Municipal securities returned -17.9%. The U.S. Treasury Index declined 12.4% and the U.S. Treasury Inflation Protection Index declined 11.9%. With the sharp increase in interest rates in 2022, fixed-income bond funds had record net redemptions of $331 billion and increased market volatility within the period.

 

Total mortgages securities guaranteed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac represented 62.0% of the WesMark Government Bond Fund (“the Fund”) as of December 31, 2022, as compared to 71.0% of the Fund as of December 31, 2021. Within the mortgage allocation, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac guaranteed mortgage pools (MBS) accounted for 17.0%, Collateralized Mortgage Obligations (CMOs) 21.0%, and Commercial Mortgage Securities (CMBs) 24.0%. Small Business Administration securities accounted for 2.0%. U.S. Government Agency Securities accounted for 2.0%, U.S. Treasury Securities accounted for 4.0%. Investment Grade Corporate Bonds accounted for 4.0% and taxable municipal securities were 17.0%.

 

The Fund had a total return of -17.1% for calendar year 2022. The Barclay’s U.S. Government Credit Bond Index declined 13.6% and the Lipper General U.S. Government Bond Fund average return was -13.0% for the same period. The duration of the securities within the Fund was 5.9 years as of December 31, 2022, compared to 5.1 year as of December 31, 2021. The duration of the Barclays U.S. Government Credit Index was 6.4 years at the end of the period. The taxable municipal sector accounted for 17.0% of the portfolio, a decline of approximately 3.0% from 2021. In 2022, taxable municipal issuance declined 56.0% compared to 2021. The sector was adversely affected by the decline in advance refunding transactions. In the wake of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (2017), advance refunding had generally been executed using federally taxable municipal bonds. As interest rates increased during the period, the strategy of replacing higher-yield, tax-exempt bonds with lower-yielding, taxable debt was no longer feasible.

 

The weighted average maturity of the taxable municipal securities was 14.8 years with a modified duration of 10.9 years. The average maturity of the Taxable Municipal Bond Index was 13.0 years with a modified duration of 8.3 years. The modified duration of the U.S. Investment Grade Corporate Index was 7.1 years. The additional duration of the taxable municipal allocation, as compared to the duration of the Taxable Municipal Bond Fund Index, and as compared to the duration of the U.S. Investment Grade Corporate Index, diverted attention from the performance of the Fund relative to its benchmark during the rising interest rate environment of 2022.

 

 

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Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance  
WesMark Government Bond Fund December 31, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

TOP 10 BOND HOLDINGS      
      % of Total
Name Rate Maturity Net Assets
Fannie Mae REMICS FNR 2021-18 MC 1.500% DUE 3/25/2051 3.7%
Government National Mortgage Association GNR 2021-180 AM 1.750% DUE 11/16/2063 3.5%
Fannie Mae Pool FN MA4656 4.500% DUE 7/1/2052 2.5%
Fannie Mae Pool FN MA4626 4.000% DUE 6/1/2052 2.4%
Freddie Mac Pool FR SD8222 4.000% DUE 6/1/2052 2.4%
Fannie Mae REMICS FNR 2022-83 DA 6.000% DUE 1/25/2048 2.1%
Government National Mortgage Association GNR 2021-150 AP 1.750% DUE 11/16/2063 2.1%
Government National Mortgage Association GNR 2021-195 AL 1.500% DUE 8/16/2063 1.9%
Government National Mortgage Association GNR 2020-150 AM 1.400% DUE 12/16/2062 1.8%
Government National Mortgage Association GNR 2022-4 B 1.900% DUE 2/16/2061 1.8%
Total Net Assets     24.2%

 

Also see Glossary of Terms on page 77.

 

Performance data quoted represents past performance which is no guarantee of future results.

 

An investment in the Fund involves risk, including loss of principal. Investment in the Fund is subject to investment risks, including, without limitation, market risk, credit risk, interest rate risk, risks related to ETF net asset value and market price, foreign securities risk, commodity risk, manager risks, risks of investing in real estate investment trust (REITs), and risks related to company size.

 

The views in this report were those of the Fund Managers as of the letter’s publication date and may not reflect his views on the date this letter is first distributed or anytime thereafter. These views are intended to assist readers in understanding the Fund’s investment methodology and do not constitute investment advice.

 

Lipper, Inc., a Reuters company, is a nationally recognized organization that ranks the performance of mutual funds within a universe of funds that have similar investment objectives. Rankings are historical and are based on total return with capital gains and dividends reinvested. For the 10-, 5-, 3-, and 1-year periods, the Government Bond Fund was ranked 52 out of 55, 61 out of 66, 64 out of 68, and 67 out of 72 as of 12/31/22 in the U.S. Government Bond Funds category. Lipper does not guarantee the accuracy of this information. Lipper rankings are not intended to predict future results.

 

 

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  Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance
December 31, 2022 (Unaudited) WesMark Government Bond Fund

 

GROWTH of $10, 000 invested in WesMark Government Bond Fund

 

The graph below illustrates the hypothetical investment of $10,000* in the WesMark Government Bond Fund (the “Fund”) from December 31, 2012 to December 31, 2022, compared to the Barclays Capital Intermediate U.S. Government/Credit Index (“BCIGCI”)**, the Lipper Intermediate U.S. Government Funds Average (“LIGFA”)***, and the Lipper General U.S. Government Funds Average (“LGUSFA”).****

 

 

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN for the periods ended December 31, 2022

 

1 Year 5 Years 10 Years
-17.11% -2.16% -0.74%

 

Total Annual Fund Operating Expense (as of most current Prospectus): 1.03%

 

Performance data quoted represents past performance which is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Mutual fund performance changes over time and current performance may be lower or higher than what is stated. For current to the most recent month end performance and after-tax returns call 1-800-864-1013. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Mutual funds are not obligations of or guaranteed by any bank and are not federally insured.

 

Bond prices are sensitive to changes in interest rates and a rise in interest rates can cause a decline in their prices. The value of some mortgage-backed securities may be particularly sensitive to changes in prevailing interest rates, and although the securities are generally supported by some form of government or private insurance, there is no assurance that private guarantors or insurers will meet their obligations.

 

*Represents a hypothetical investment of $10,000 in the Fund. The Fund’s performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and distributions. The BCIGCI, LIGFA and the LGUSFA have been adjusted to reflect reinvestment of dividends on securities in the index and averages.
**The BCIGCI is an unmanaged market value weighted performance index for government and corporate fixed rate debt issues with maturities between one and ten years. The BCIGCI is not adjusted to reflect sales charges, expenses or other fees that the SEC requires to be reflected in the Fund’s performance. The index is unmanaged and unlike the Fund, is not affected by cash flows. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.
***The information presented for the LIGFA is the average of the total returns of funds designated by Lipper as falling into the category of funds that invest primarily in securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government, its agencies, or its instrumentalities, with dollar-weighted average maturities of five to ten years. Lipper averages do not reflect sales charges. It is not possible to invest directly in an average.
****The information presented for the LGUSFA is the average total returns of funds designated by Lipper as falling into the category of funds that invest primarily in U.S. government and agency issues. Lipper averages do not reflect sales charges. It is not possible to invest directly in an average.

 

 

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Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance  
WesMark West Virginia Municipal Bond Fund December 31, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

The aggressive effort from the Federal Reserve to curb generational high inflation reading also affected the municipal fixed income markets. The year began with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, which led to higher energy and global food prices. In addition, the Chinese government’s response to COVID was to lockdown the region in order to drive COVID cases to zero. This policy allowed supply chain constraints to persist. However, domestic demand placed further upward pressure on prices. During 2022, the U.S. unemployment rate declined from 3.7% to 3.5% as approximately 4.5 million people were hired. Wage inflation remained above 5% as employers sought to attract and retain employees.

 

The result was inflation readings that peaked at a four-decade high. The Consumer Price Index began the year at 7.0% and steadily rose to 9.1% in June 2022. This reading steadily fell for the reminder of the year to close at a year-over-year increase of 6.5%. Part of the decrease can be traced to the moderation in prices as supply chains issues improved throughout the year. However, the bulk of the decline is due to the aggressive actions of the Federal Reserve.

 

The Federal Reserve began to increase the Federal Funds Rate in March 2022. The change was a result of the Federal Reserve acknowledgment that inflation was no longer “transitory” but “sticky.” The pace of change accelerated as the Consumer Price Index gathered momentum over the course of the year. The Federal Funds Rate was raised seven times in 2022 for a total increase of 425 basis points.

 

Entering the period, the Federal Reserve and markets anticipated rate hikes of approximately 80 basis points to reduce inflation to a long-term target of 2.0%. Fixed-income markets reacted to inflation data and the Federal Reserve’s aggressive monetary policy changes by pushing up interest rates across the U.S. Treasury yield curve. The benchmark 10-year U.S. Treasury yield increased 237 basis points in 2022, its largest annual increase since the 1950s. It finished the year at 3.88% — down modestly from its October peak of 4.25%. The yield on the 2-year U.S. Treasury increased by 369 basis points and finished the year at 4.43%. This resulted in an inverted yield curve during the second half of 2022.

 

The yield on a one-year, AAA rated, tax-exempt municipal increased 263 basis points while 10-year and 30-year yields increased 159 basis points and 209 basis points, respectively. The magnitude of the move in short-term interest rates created an inverted yield curve between the 1-year and

 

10-year, AAA-rated, tax-exempt municipals. For 2022, short-term maturities (1-5 years) out-performed longer maturities (22+ years), and wider credit spreads led to AAA-rated, tax-exempt municipals outperforming lower quality issues. For 2022, the Bloomberg Municipal Bond Index return was -8.5%, AAA-rated municipal bonds had a return of -7.9%, and BBB-rated securities had a return of -11.6%.

 

The duration of the West Virginia Municipal Bond Fund (“the Fund”) was 5.9 years as of December 31, 2022, compared to 3.8 years on December 31, 2021. The net-investment income (excluding capital gain distributions) was $0.18 per share for the period, compared to $0.18 for the prior period. Approximately 97% of the dividend was derived from West Virginia Municipal securities and is exempt from federal and state income tax for West Virginia residents. At the end of the period, 86% of the securities within the fund were A-rated or higher with 7% being AAA-rated.

 

The Fund had a total return of -7.9%. The Lipper Other States Municipal Debt Fund return was -9.6%. The Bloomberg Barclay’s Municipal 5-year index return was -5.3%. The Fund’s higher credit quality, shorter duration, and maturity structure enhanced its performance relative to the Lipper Other States Municipal benchmark.

 

 

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  Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance
December 31, 2022 (Unaudited) WesMark West Virginia Municipal Bond Fund

 

TOP 10 BOND HOLDINGS

 

  % of Total
Name Net Assets
Ohio County Board of Education 3.0%
West Virginia Water Development Authority Infrastructure Revenue Bonds (West Virginia Infrastructure Jobs Program) 2.9%
Jefferson County Board of Education 2.5%
Hancock, WV 2.2%
Monongalia County Building Commission 2.0%
West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission Revenue Bonds (Higher Education Facilities) 2.0%
Mason County Public Service District Water Revenue 1.8%
Cabell County Board of Education 1.8%
Hampshire County, West Virginia, Building Commission Revenue Bonds 1.7%
West Virginia Economic Development Authority Lease Revenue Bonds (State Office Building & Parking Lot) 1.7%
Total Net Assets 21.6%

 

Also see Glossary of Terms on page 77.

 

Performance data quoted represents past performance which is no guarantee of future results.

 

An investment in the Fund involves risk, including loss of principal. Investment in the Fund is subject to investment risks, including, without limitation, market risk, credit risk, interest rate risk, risks related to ETF net asset value and market price, foreign securities risk, commodity risk, manager risks, risks of investing in real estate investment trust (REITs), and risks related to company size.

 

The views in this report were those of the Fund Managers as of the letter’s publication date and may not reflect his views on the date this letter is first distributed or anytime thereafter. These views are intended to assist readers in understanding the Fund’s investment methodology and do not constitute investment advice.

 

Lipper, Inc., a Reuters company, is a nationally recognized organization that ranks the performance of mutual funds within a universe of funds that have similar investment objectives. Rankings are historical and are based on total return with capital gains and dividends reinvested. For the 10-, 5-, 3-, and 1-year periods, the West Virginia Municipal Bond Fund was ranked 99 out of 152, 144 out of 205, 93 out of 220, and 45 out of 221 as of 12/31/22 in the Other States Municipal Debt Funds category. Lipper does not guarantee the accuracy of this information. Lipper rankings are not intended to predict future results.

 

 

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Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance  
WesMark West Virginia Municipal Bond Fund December 31, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

GROWTH of $10,000 invested in WesMark West Virginia Municipal Bond Fund

 

The graph below illustrates the hypothetical investment of $10,000* in the WesMark West Virginia Municipal Bond Fund (the “Fund”) from December 31, 2012 to December 31, 2022, compared to the Bloomberg Barclays Capital Municipal Bond 5 Year Total Return Index (“BCM5I”)**, the Lipper Intermediate Municipal Debt Funds Average (“LIMDFA”)*** and the Lipper Other States Muni Debt Fund Average ("LOSMFA").****

 

 

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN for the periods ended December 31, 2022

 

1 Year 5 Years 10 Years
-7.84% 0.18% 1.10%

 

Total Annual Fund Operating Expense (as of most current Prospectus): 1.11%

 

Performance data quoted represents past performance which is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Mutual fund performance changes over time and current performance may be lower or higher than what is stated. For current to the most recent month end performance and after-tax returns call 1-800-864-1013. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Mutual funds are not obligations of or guaranteed by any bank and are not federally insured.

 

Bond prices are sensitive to changes in interest rates and a rise in interest rates can cause a decline in their prices.

 

*Represents a hypothetical investment of $10,000 in the Fund. The Fund’s performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and distributions. The BCM5I, LOSMFA and the LIMDFA have been adjusted to reflect reinvestment of dividends on securities in the index and average.
**The BCM5I is an unmanaged market value weighted performance index for major municipal bonds of all quality ratings with an average maturity of approximately five years. BCM5I is not adjusted to reflect sales charges, expenses, or other fees that the SEC requires to be reflected in the Fund’s performance. The index is unmanaged and unlike the Fund, is not affected by cash flows. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.
***The LIMDFA is an unmanaged index of funds that invest in municipal debt issues with dollar-weighted average maturities of five to ten years. These figures do not reflect sales charges. It is not possible to invest directly in an average.
****The LOSMFA is an unmanaged index of funds that limit assets to those securities exempt from taxation in a specified state or city. These figures do not reflect sales charges. It is not possible to invest directly in an average.

 

 

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  Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance
December 31, 2022 (Unaudited) WesMark Tactical Opportunity Fund

 

The WesMark Tactical Opportunity Fund (‘the Fund”) began 2022 with an allocation to equity markets that was toward the upper end of our target, largely due to our belief that the U.S. economy would continue to post solid growth rates. Supply chain constraints led to the U.S. economy reporting negative GDP growth rates in the first and second quarter. With improvements in the supply chain and steadfast demand, economic growth recovered in the second half of the year. However, these conditions resulted in inflation shooting to its highest rate in decades. The upper bound of the Federal Funds rate started 2022 at 0.25%. As inflation readings accelerated and proved more persistent than initially expected, the Federal Reserve’s rate and pace quickened. Federal Funds rates ended 2022 at 4.50% and saw four 0.75% increases. The aggressive actions from the Federal Reserve caused many investors to become concerned that the rapid increase in rates would slow economic activity.

 

In the first half of 2022, the Fund’s holdings were skewed toward the upper end of the range in equities. Within this asset class, we held positions that were value-focused and held a slight tilt toward more cyclical sectors. The fixed-income allocation was slightly below the neutral weighting with a duration that was in line with the benchmark.

 

The yield on the 10-year Treasury began the year at 1.51%; however, by the end of the second quarter, yields stood at 3.01%. As domestic economic growth accelerated and inflation remained, elevated yields on the 10-yr Treasury continued to rise, closing October above 4.0%. That marked the highest level since 2007. As a result, by the start of the fourth quarter, we had moved our fixed-income allocation well above the neutral weighting. In addition, equities were slightly underweight with a basis toward more defensive sectors.

 

As we closed out 2022, the Fund was 48.9% invested in equities, 42% in fixed income, and 5.3% in alternatives. This focused primarily on domestic assets with a preference for value and defensive holdings. The Fund’s fixed-income allocation remained near the neutral level of our target, given our view on interest rates over the next several quarters. The year-end allocation was focused on corporate debt with a smaller holding in inflation-protected securities.

 

For the year, the Fund posted a total return of -12.38% compared to the Lipper Flexible Funds category return of -13.4%. On a trailing five-year, the Fund reported a 3.7% annualized return compared to the Lipper category’s 2.9% annualized return. Since the Fund’s inception, March 1, 2017, the WesMark Tactical Opportunity Fund has posted an annualized total return of 4.6%. That compares to the MSCI All World Index’s return of 9.0% and the U.S. BarCap Aggregate Bond Index’s return of 1.0% for the same period.

 

The Russian invasion of Ukraine drove commodity prices higher. As a result, the Fund’s position in the Invesco Optimum Yield Diversified Commodity Strategy ETF was accretive to performance. This holding rose 19.3% while equity and fixed-income markets declined for the year. During this period of equity market volatility, allocations to defensive sectors were also positive for performance. The SPDR Consumer Staples Select Sector Fund and the SPDR Utilities Select Sector Fund rose 8.4% and 1.3%, respectively. In addition, the SPDR Gold ETF fell by 1.0%. From a size and style perspective, the focus on value stocks helped returns for the year. The Vanguard Mega Cap Value ETF fell 1.2% for the year while the iShares Russell 2000 Index ETF declined by 21.8% and trailed the broad benchmark.

 

Within the Fund’s fixed-income allocation, the focus on shorter-duration holdings helped performance for the period. The iShares Barclays 1-3 year Treasury Bond ETF was unchanged for the holding period, while the Invesco Senior Loan ETF was down 1.4%. Tactical allocations to traditional fixed income provided positive relative returns. The iShares Core U.S. Agg. Bond ETF and Vanguard Total Bond ETF dropped 4.6% and 9.6%, respectively. For 2022, the Bloomberg U.S. BarCap Aggregate Bond Index fell 13.0%.

 

The top 10 holdings accounted for 77.0% of the overall market value of the Fund.

 

 

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Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance  
WesMark Tactical Opportunity Fund December 31, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

TOP 10 EQUITY HOLDINGS

 

  % of Total
Security Name Net Assets
iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF 12.0%
iShares® Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF 11.1%
Vanguard Mega Cap Value ETF 10.5%
iShares 1-3 Year Treasury Bond ETF 9.3%
iShares Trust iShares 1-5 Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF 7.4%
SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust 6.2%
SPDR Gold Shares 5.3%
Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund 5.3%
iShares Russell 2000 ETF 5.0%
Invesco Optimum Yield Diversified Commodity Strategy No K-1 ETF 4.6%
Total Net Assets 76.7%

 

Also see Glossary of Terms on page 77.

 

Performance data quoted represents past performance which is no guarantee of future results.

 

Diversification does not eliminate the risk of experiencing investment losses.

 

An investment in the Fund involves risk, including loss of principal. Investment in the Fund is subject to investment risks, including, without limitation, market risk, credit risk, interest rate risk, risks related to ETF net asset value and market price, foreign securities risk, commodity risk, manager risks, risks of investing in real estate investment trust (REITs), and risks related to company size.

 

The views in this report were those of the Fund Managers as of the letter’s publication date and may not reflect his views on the date this letter is first distributed or anytime thereafter. These views are intended to assist readers in understanding the Fund’s investment methodology and do not constitute investment advice.

 

Lipper, Inc., a Reuters company, is a nationally recognized organization that ranks the performance of mutual funds within a universe of funds that have similar investment objectives. Rankings are historical and are based on total return with capital gains and dividends reinvested. For the 5-, 3-, and 1-year periods, the Tactical Opportunity Fund was ranked 129 out of 379, 172 out of 423, and 194 out of 477 as of 12/31/22 in the Flexible Portfolio Funds category. Lipper does not guarantee the accuracy of this information. Lipper rankings are not intended to predict future results.

 

 

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  Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance
December 31, 2022 (Unaudited) WesMark Tactical Opportunity Fund

 

GROWTH of $10,000 invested in WesMark Tactical Opportunity Fund

 

The graph below illustrates the hypothetical investment of $10,000* in the WesMark Tactical Opportunity Fund (the “Fund”) from March 1, 2017 to December 31, 2022, compared to the Tactical Composite Index (“Composite”)**, The Hedge Fund Research, Inc. (HFRI) Fund of Funds Composite Index ***, and the Lipper Flexible Portfolio Funds****

 

 

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN for the periods ended December 31, 2022

 

1 Year 5 Year Since Inception
(3/1/17)
-12.38% 3.67% 4.56%

 

Total Annual Fund Operating Expense (as of most current Prospectus): 1.66%

 

Performance data quoted represents past performance which is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Mutual fund performance changes over time and current performance may be lower or higher than what is stated. For current to the most recent month end performance and after-tax returns call 1-800-864-1013. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Mutual funds are not obligations of or guaranteed by any bank and are not federally insured.

 

*Represents a hypothetical investment of $10,000 in the Fund. The Fund’s performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and distributions. The Composite, the MSCI ACWI and the US BarCap Agg have been adjusted to reflect reinvestment of dividends on securities in the index and average.
**The Tactical Composite Index is comprised of a combination of 60% of MSCI All World Index (“ACWI”) 30% Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Index and 10% of HFRI Fund of Funds Index. The Tactical Composite Index is not adjusted to reflect sales charges, expenses, or other fees that the SEC requires to be reflected in the Fund’s performance. The index is unmanaged and unlike the Fund, is not affected by cash flows. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.
***The Hedge Fund Research, Inc. (HFRI) Fund of Funds Composite Index is an equal weighted index that consists of over 800 constituent hedge funds, including both domestic and offshore funds. The HFRI is not adjusted to reflect sales charges, expenses, or other fees that the SEC requires to be reflected in the Fund’s performance. The index is unmanaged and unlike the Fund, is not affected by cash flows. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.
****The Lipper Flexible Portfolio Funds is an unmanaged index of funds that allocate their investments to both domestic and foreign securities across traditional asset classes with a focus on total return. The traditional asset classes utilized are common stocks, bonds, and money market instruments. Lipper Flexible Portfolio Funds is not adjusted to reflect sales charges, expenses, or other fees that the SEC requires to be reflected in the Fund’s performance. The index is unmanaged and unlike the Fund, is not affected by cash flows. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

 

 

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Portfolio of Investments Summary Table  
WesMark Small Company Fund* December 31, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

As of December 31, 2022, the Fund's Portfolio Composition(1) was as follows:

 

  Percentage of
Portfolio Composition Total Net Assets
COMMON STOCKS 94.8%
SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS(2) 5.2%
EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS (ETF) 1.9%
OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES - NET(3) -1.9%
TOTAL NET ASSETS 100.0%

As of December 31, 2022, the Fund's Sector composition(4) was as follows:

 

  Percentage of
Sector Composition Total Net Assets
Industrials 25.2%
Financials 22.2%
Information Technology 15.6%
Health Care 9.5%
Consumer Discretionary 6.3%
Energy 5.7%
Communication Services 2.8%
Consumer Staples 2.6%
Consumer, Cyclical 1.6%
Materials 1.5%
Exchange Traded Funds 1.9%
Utilities 0.5%
Consumer Non-Cyclical 0.5%
Consumer Cyclical 0.5%
Real Estate 0.3%
Equity Portfolio Sub-Total 96.7%
Short Term Investments(2) 5.2%
Other Assets and Liabilities - Net(3) -1.9%
Total Net Assets 100.0%

 

*Prior to July 23, 2021, the WesMark Small Company Fund was known as the WesMark Small Company Growth Fund.
(1)See the Fund's Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information for a description of the types of securities in which the Fund invests.
(2)Short Term Investments include investment in a money market mutual fund.
(3)Assets, other than investments in securities, less liabilities.
(4)Securities are assigned to a sector classification by the Fund's advisor.

 

 

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December 31, 2022 WesMark Small Company Fund

 

Shares  Value 
COMMON STOCKS-94.8%    
COMMUNICATION SERVICES-2.8%    
     Internet-1.4%     
 33,894   Bumble, Inc.(1)  $713,469 
 51,336   Lyft, Inc., Class A(1)   565,723 
         1,279,192 
     Telecommunications-1.4%     
 47,527   Extreme Networks, Inc.(1)   870,219 
 105,929   Planet Labs PBC(1)   460,791 
         1,331,010 
TOTAL COMMUNICATION SERVICES   2,610,202 
           
CONSUMER CYCLICAL-0.5%     
     Hotel Restaurants & Leisure-0.5%     
 22,972   Bloomin' Brands, Inc.   462,197 
TOTAL CONSUMER CYCLICAL   462,197 
           
CONSUMER, CYCLICAL-1.6%     
     Food Service-0.5%     
 32,394   Sovos Brands, Inc.(1)   465,502 
           
     Hotel Restaurants & Leisure-0.7%     
 4,908   Wingstop, Inc.   675,439 
           
     Retail-0.4%     
 11,231   Victoria's Secret & Co.(1)   401,845 
TOTAL CONSUMER, CYCLICAL   1,542,786 
           
CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY-6.3%     
     Apparel-1.2%     
 10,313   Crocs, Inc.(1)   1,118,239 
           
     Automotive Retail-2.3%     
 10,713   Lithia Motors, Inc., Class A   2,193,380 
           
     Commercial Services-1.0%     
 35,615   Driven Brands Holdings, Inc.(1)   972,646 
           
     Consumer Electronics-0.6%     
 36,039   Sonos, Inc.(1)   609,059 
           
     Home Furnishings-0.5%     
 19,799   Lovesac Co.(1)   435,776 
Shares  Value 
    Retail-0.7%    
 48,699   First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc.(1)  $658,897 
TOTAL CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY   5,987,997 
           
CONSUMER NON-CYCLICAL-0.5%     
     Cosmetics/Personal Care-0.5%     
 8,824   elf Beauty, Inc.(1)   487,967 
TOTAL CONSUMER NON-CYCLICAL   487,967 
           
CONSUMER STAPLES-2.6%     
     Agriculture-0.6%     
 17,479   Andersons, Inc.   611,590 
           
     Food-0.9%     
 38,721   Hostess Brands, Inc.(1)   868,899 
           
     Food Retail-0.6%     
 19,075   Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc.(1)   617,458 
           
     Packaged Foods & Meats-0.5%     
 13,146   Simply Good Foods Co.(1)   499,942 
TOTAL CONSUMER STAPLES   2,597,889 
           
ENERGY-5.7%     
     Oil & Gas Equipment & Services-1.3%     
 42,571   ChampionX Corp.   1,234,133 
           
     Oil&Gas-4.4%     
 14,678   Civitas Resources, Inc.   850,297 
 120,249   Comstock Resources, Inc.   1,648,614 
 20,494   Matador Resources Co.   1,173,077 
 13,858   Ranger Oil Corp.(1)   560,279 
         4,232,267 
TOTAL ENERGY   5,466,400 
FINANCIALS-22.2%     
     Asset Management & Custody Banks-0.8%     
 28,962   Victory Capital Holdings, Inc., Class A   777,050 
     Insurance-1.4%     
 24,808   Jackson Financial, Inc., Class A   863,070 
 9,570   Kemper Corp.   470,844 
         1,333,914 

 

 

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Shares  Value 
    Investment Banking & Brokerage-4.2%
 68,311   Stifel Financial Corp.  $3,987,313 
           
     Regional Banks-15.5%     
 27,827   Ameris Bancorp   1,311,765 
 34,808   Atlantic Union Bankshares Corp.   1,223,153 
 62,942   BankUnited, Inc.   2,138,140 
 16,169   Banner Corp.   1,021,881 
 37,281   Cadence Bank   919,349 
 23,121   Community Bank System, Inc.   1,455,467 
 46,246   First Bancorp/Southern Pines, NC   1,981,179 
 138,330   First Foundation, Inc.   1,982,269 
 52,504   Old National Bancorp   944,022 
 8,527   South State Corp.   651,122 
 28,160   Trustmark Corp.   983,066 
         14,611,413 
     REITS-0.3%     
 19,968   Sabra Health Care REIT, Inc.   248,202 
TOTAL FINANCIALS   20,957,892 
           
HEALTH CARE-9.5%     
     Biotechnology-0.2%     
 11,798   Avid Bioservices, Inc.(1)   162,458 
           
     Health Care Distributors-1.1%     
 38,036   Patterson Cos., Inc.   1,066,149 
           
     Health Care Equipment-1.3%     
 6,525   AtriCure, Inc.(1)   289,579 
 17,153   Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corp.(1)   961,769 
         1,251,348 
     Health Care Supplies-0.7%     
 44,496   Neogen Corp.(1)   677,674 
           
     Healthcare-Products-0.4%     
 2,362   Integer Holdings Corp.(1)   161,702 
 3,430   STAAR Surgical Co.(1)   166,492 
         328,194 
     Healthcare-Services-2.2%     
 38,507   Enhabit, Inc.(1)   506,752 
 7,638   Progyny, Inc.(1)   237,924 
 37,733   Select Medical Holdings Corp.   936,910 
 16,655   Surgery Partners, Inc.(1)   464,008 
         2,145,594 
Shares  Value 
    Healthcare-Technology-0.3%    
 16,531   OptimizeRx Corp.(1)  $277,721 
           
     Life Sciences Tools & Services-1.7%     
 43,208   Syneos Health, Inc.(1)   1,584,869 
           
     Pharmaceuticals-1.6%     
 23,152   Corcept Therapeutics, Inc.(1)   470,217 
 10,503   Pacira BioSciences, Inc.(1)   405,521 
 11,109   Prestige Brands Holdings, Inc.(1)   695,423 
         1,571,161 
TOTAL HEALTH CARE   9,065,168 
           
INDUSTRIALS-25.2%     
     Aerospace & Defense-2.7%     
 29,619   Moog, Inc., Class A   2,599,363 
           
     Building Materials-0.9%     
 18,028   Gibraltar Industries, Inc.(1)   827,125 
           
     Building Products-2.3%     
 28,646   AAON, Inc.   2,157,617 
           
     Commercial Services-1.5%     
 8,808   AMN Healthcare Services, Inc.(1)   905,639 
 75,722   Custom Truck One Source, Inc.(1)   478,563 
         1,384,202 
     Construction & Engineering-8.2%     
 28,922   Granite Construction, Inc.   1,014,295 
 47,500   Quanta Services, Inc.   6,768,750 
         7,783,045 
     Construction Machinery & Heavy Trucks-2.2%     
 83,726   Shyft Group, Inc.   2,081,428 
           
     Electronics-1.2%     
 63,250   Celestica, Inc.(1)   712,827 
 27,469   TTM Technologies, Inc.(1)   414,232 
         1,127,059 
     Environmental Control-2.4%     
 58,616   Evoqua Water Technologies Corp.(1)   2,321,194 
           
     Industrials-1.8%     
 32,945   Korn Ferry   1,667,676 

 

 

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December 31, 2022 WesMark Small Company Fund

 

Shares  Value 
    Machinery-Diversified-2.0%    
 14,705   Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc.  $1,853,271 
TOTAL INDUSTRIALS   23,801,980 
      
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY-15.6%     
     Application Software-2.7%     
 81,254   Box, Inc., Class A(1)   2,529,437 
           
     Data Processing & Outsourced Services-1.3%     
 49,338   I3 Verticals, Inc., Class A(1)   1,200,887 
           
     Electronic Components-0.5%     
 30,661   Knowles Corp.(1)   503,454 
           
     Electronic Equipment & Instruments-1.1%     
 13,427   OSI Systems, Inc.(1)   1,067,715 
           
     IT Consulting & Other Services-1.4%     
 12,363   Science Applications International   1,371,428 
     Corp.     
           
     Semiconductors-0.3%     
 4,022   Ambarella, Inc.(1)   330,729 
           
     Software-1.6%     
 20,203   Evolent Health, Inc., Class A(1)   567,300 
 36,423   Olo, Inc.(1)   227,644 
 49,023   SentinelOne, Inc., Class A(1)   715,246 
         1,510,190 
     Systems Software-4.5%     
 6,656   Qualys, Inc.(1)   747,003 
 13,149   Rapid7, Inc.(1)   446,803 
 128,208   Varonis Systems, Inc.(1)   3,069,300 
         4,263,106 
     Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals-     
     2.2%     
 78,873   Pure Storage, Inc., Class A(1)   2,110,641 
TOTAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY   14,887,587 
           
MATERIALS-1.5%     
     Chemicals-0.8%     
 12,450   Hawkins, Inc.   480,570 
 4,400   HB Fuller Co.   315,128 
         795,698 
Shares  Value 
    Packaging&Containers-0.7%    
 9,839   Greif, Inc., Class A  $659,803 
TOTAL MATERIALS   1,455,501 
           
REAL ESTATE-0.3%     
     REITS-0.3%     
 16,940   Physicians Realty Trust   245,122 
TOTAL REAL ESTATE   245,122 
           
UTILITIES-0.5%     
     Electric-0.5%     
 8,547   Otter Tail Corp.   501,794 
TOTAL UTILITIES   501,794 
           
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS     
(Cost $62,175,899)   90,070,482 
           
EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS-1.9%     
 5,368   iShares® Russell 2000® ETF   935,965 
 4,534   Vanguard® Small-Cap ETF   832,170 
           
TOTAL EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS     
(Cost $1,749,581)   1,768,135 
           
SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS-5.2%     
     Mutual Funds-5.2%     
 4,894,087   Federated Hermes Government Obligations Fund, Premier Class, 7-Day Yield 4.147% (at net asset value)   4,894,087 
           
TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS     
(Cost $4,894,087)   4,894,087 
           
TOTAL INVESTMENTS-101.9%     
(Cost $68,819,567)   96,732,704 
OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES-NET(2)-(1.9)%   (1,806,579)
NET ASSETS-100.0%  $94,926,125 

 

 

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Portfolio of Investments  
WesMark Small Company Fund December 31, 2022
   

 

(1)Non-income producing security.
(2)Assets, other than investments in securities, less liabilities.

 

Note - The categories of investments are shown as a percentage of net assets as of December 31, 2022.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the Financial Statements.

 

 

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  Portfolio of Investments Summary Table
December 31, 2022 (Unaudited) WesMark Large Company Fund*

 

As of December 31, 2022, the Fund's Portfolio Composition(1) was as follows:

 

  Percentage of
Portfolio Composition Total Net Assets
COMMON STOCKS 96.1%
SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS(2) 4.8%
OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES - NET(3) -0.9%
TOTAL NET ASSETS 100.0%

As of December 31, 2022, the Fund's Sector composition(4) was as follows:

 

  Percentage of
Sector Composition Total Net Assets
Information Technology 31.4%
Health Care 23.0%
Industrials 10.7%
Financials 9.7%
Consumer Discretionary 8.5%
Energy 6.1%
Consumer Staples 5.0%
Materials 1.4%
Consumer, Cyclical 0.3%
Equity Portfolio Sub-Total 96.1%
Short Term Investments(2) 4.8%
Other Assets and Liabilities - Net(3) -0.9%
Total Net Assets 100.0%

 

*Prior to July 23, 2021, the WesMark Large Company Fund was known as the WesMark Growth Fund.
(1)See the Fund's Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information for a description of the types of securities in which the Fund invests.
(2)Short Term Investments include investment in a money market mutual fund.
(3)Assets, other than investments in securities, less liabilities.
(4)Securities are assigned to a sector classification by the Fund's advisor.

 

 

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Portfolio of Investments  
WesMark Large Company Fund December 31, 2022

 

Shares  Value 
COMMON STOCKS-96.1%    
CONSUMER, CYCLICAL-0.3%    
    Retail-0.3%    
 2,755   Lululemon Athletica, Inc.(1)  $882,647 
TOTAL CONSUMER, CYCLICAL   882,647 
           
CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY-8.5%     
     Distribution/Wholesale-0.3%     
 14,507   LKQ Corp.   774,819 
           
     General Merchandise Stores-0.7%     
 7,151   Dollar Tree, Inc.(1)   1,011,437 
 7,637   Target Corp.   1,138,218 
         2,149,655 
     Home Improvement Retail-2.8%     
 25,500   Home Depot, Inc.   8,054,430 
           
     Internet & Direct Marketing Retail-3.4%     
 116,093   Amazon.com, Inc.(1)   9,751,812 
           
     Restaurants-1.0%     
 765   Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.(1)   1,061,430 
 27,991   Restaurant Brands International, Inc.   1,810,178 
         2,871,608 
     Retail-0.3%     
 4,088   Tractor Supply Co.   919,677 
TOTAL CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY   24,522,001 
           
CONSUMER STAPLES-5.0%     
     Agricultural Products-0.3%     
 8,622   Archer-Daniels-Midland Co.   800,553 
           
     Distillers & Vintners-2.4%     
 29,956   Constellation Brands, Inc., Class A   6,942,303 
           
     Food & Staples Retailing-0.6%     
 25,868   BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc.(1)   1,711,427 
           
     Household Products-0.5%     
 9,149   Procter & Gamble Co.   1,386,622 
           
Shares  Value 
    Packaged Foods & Meats-1.2%    
 52,742   Mondelez International, Inc., Class A  $3,515,254 
TOTAL CONSUMER STAPLES   14,356,159 
           
ENERGY-6.1%     
     Energy-Alternate Sources-0.4%     
 4,565   Enphase Energy, Inc.(1)   1,209,542 
           
     Oil & Gas Exploration & Production-4.1%     
 52,028   Antero Resources Corp.(1)   1,612,348 
 53,642   ConocoPhillips   6,329,756 
 33,109   Devon Energy Corp.   2,036,535 
 9,479   Diamondback Energy, Inc.   1,296,538 
 2,959   Pioneer Natural Resources Co.   675,806 
         11,950,983 
     Oil&Gas-0.7%     
 77,396   Coterra Energy, Inc.   1,901,620 
           
     Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels-0.9%     
 22,820   Exxon Mobil Corp.   2,517,046 
TOTAL ENERGY   17,579,191 
           
FINANCIALS-9.7%     
     Asset Management & Custody Banks-3.1%     
 11,770   BlackRock, Inc.   8,340,575 
 8,887   Blackstone Group LP   659,327 
         8,999,902 
     Banks-1.9%     
 80,008   Bank of America Corp.   2,649,865 
 80,098   KeyCorp   1,395,307 
 4,513   M&T Bank Corp.   654,656 
 3,536   SVB Financial Group(1)   813,775 
         5,513,603 
     Diversified Financial Services-0.7%     
 7,278   LPL Financial Holdings, Inc.   1,573,285 
 6,259   Raymond James Financial, Inc.   668,774 
         2,242,059 
     Investment Banking & Brokerage-2.4%     
 9,747   The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.   3,346,925 
 39,614   Morgan Stanley   3,367,982 
         6,714,907 
     Life & Health Insurance-0.3%     
 10,171   MetLife, Inc.   736,075 

 

 

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Shares  Value 
    Regional Banks-1.3%    
 96,977   Citizens Financial Group, Inc.  $3,817,985 
TOTAL FINANCIALS   28,024,531 
           
HEALTH CARE-23.0%     
     Biotechnology-4.4%     
 29,978   AbbVie, Inc.   4,844,746 
 23,491   Amgen, Inc.   6,169,676 
 28,000   Royalty Pharma PLC, Class A   1,106,560 
 2,196   Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(1)   634,161 
         12,755,143 
     Health Care Equipment-3.0%     
 71,604   Abbott Laboratories   7,861,403 
 15,960   Baxter International, Inc.   813,481 
         8,674,884 
     Life Sciences Tools & Services-3.7%     
 14,514   IQVIA Holdings, Inc.(1)   2,973,773 
 13,979   Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.   7,698,096 
         10,671,869 
     Managed Health Care-5.8%     
 31,650   UnitedHealth Group, Inc.   16,780,197 
           
     Pharmaceuticals-6.1%     
 10,437   Cigna Corp.   3,458,196 
 17,132   Dexcom, Inc.(1)   1,940,028 
 65,707   Merck & Co., Inc.   7,290,192 
 34,468   Zoetis, Inc.   5,051,285 
         17,739,701 
TOTAL HEALTH CARE   66,621,794 
           
INDUSTRIALS-10.7%     
     Aerospace & Defense-3.3%     
 19,400   Howmet Aerospace, Inc.   764,554 
 72,352   Raytheon Technologies Corp.   7,301,764 
 19,603   Textron, Inc.   1,387,892 
         9,454,210 
     Construction & Farm Machinery & Heavy Trucks- 0.8%     
 5,239   Deere & Co.   2,246,274 
           
     Construction Machinery & Heavy Equipment- 0.3%     
 3,703   Cummins, Inc.   897,200 
Shares  Value 
    Electronics-0.4%    
 17,642   Fortive Corp.  $1,133,499 
           
     Engineering & Construction-1.2%     
 29,946   Jacobs Solutions, Inc.   3,595,616 
           
     Industrial Conglomerates-1.5%     
 9,822   Roper Technologies, Inc.   4,243,988 
           
     Industrial Machinery-2.4%     
 23,460   Parker-Hannifin Corp.   6,826,860 
           
     Trading Companies & Distributors-0.8%     
 6,391   United Rentals, Inc.(1)   2,271,489 
TOTAL INDUSTRIALS   30,669,136 
           
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY-31.4%     
     Application Software-1.9%     
 4,736   Adobe, Inc.(1)   1,593,806 
 28,090   Salesforce, Inc.(1)   3,724,453 
         5,318,259 
     Communication Services-1.2%     
 40,000   Walt Disney Co.(1)   3,475,200 
           
     Communications Equipment-6.5%     
 133,953   Apple, Inc.   17,404,513 
 10,662   F5 Networks, Inc.(1)   1,530,104 
         18,934,617 
     Data Processing & Outsourced Services-3.9%     
 25,662   Mastercard, Inc., Class A   8,923,447 
 31,251   PayPal Holdings, Inc.(1)   2,225,696 
         11,149,143 
     Internet Software & Services-3.2%     
 103,260   Alphabet, Inc., Class A(1)   9,110,630 
           
     IT Consulting & Other Services-1.9%     
 20,626   Accenture PLC, Class A   5,503,842 
           
     Semiconductors-7.7%     
 15,005   Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.(1)   971,874 
 28,061   Broadcom, Inc.   15,689,747 
 93,023   ON Semiconductor Corp.(1)   5,801,845 
         22,463,466 
     Software-0.5%     
 5,680   Crowdstrike Holdings, Inc., Class A(1)   598,047 

 

 

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Portfolio of Investments  
WesMark Large Company Fund December 31, 2022

 

Shares  Value 
 32,645   ZoomInfo Technologies, Inc.(1)  $982,941 
         1,580,988 
     Systems Software-4.6%     
 37,388   Microsoft Corp.   8,966,390 
 37,879   Oracle Corp.   3,096,229 
 2,956   ServiceNow, Inc.(1)   1,147,726 
         13,210,345 
TOTAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY   90,746,490 
           
MATERIALS-1.4%     
     Specialty Chemicals-1.4%     
 31,455   PPG Industries, Inc.   3,955,152 
TOTAL MATERIALS   3,955,152 
           
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS     
(Cost $123,295,248)   277,357,101 
           
SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS-4.8%     
     Mutual Funds-4.8%     
 13,790,212   Federated Hermes Government Obligations Fund, Premier Class, 7-Day Yield 4.147% (at net asset value)   13,790,212 
           
TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS     
(Cost $13,790,212)   13,790,212 
           
TOTAL INVESTMENTS-100.9%     
(Cost $137,085,460)   291,147,313 
OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES-NET(2)-(0.9)%   (2,518,477)
NET ASSETS-100.0%  $288,628,836 

 

(1)Non-income producing security.
(2)Assets, other than investments in securities, less liabilities.

 

Note - The categories of investments are shown as a percentage of net assets as of December 31, 2022.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the Financial Statements.

 

 

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  Portfolio of Investments Summary Table
December 31, 2022 (Unaudited) WesMark Balanced Fund

 

As of December 31, 2022, the Fund's Portfolio Composition(1) was as follows:

 

Portfolio Composition Percentage of Total Net Assets
COMMON STOCKS 62.3%
EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS (ETF) 0.3%
CORPORATE BONDS 22.8%
U.S. TREASURY SECURITIES 4.6%
U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY - MORTGAGE- BACKED SECURITIES 3.7%
TAXABLE MUNICIPAL BONDS 2.5%
COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES 1.4%
U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY - COLLATERALIZED MORTGAGE OBLIGATIONS 0.6%
FIXED INCOME PORTFOLIO SUB-TOTAL 35.6%
U.S. TREASURY SECURITIES 1.0%
SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS(2) 0.6%
OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES - NET(3) 0.2%
TOTAL NET ASSETS 100.0%

As of December 31, 2022, the Fund's Sector composition(4) was as follows:

 

Sector Composition Percentage of Total Net Assets
Health Care 16.4%
Financials 10.9%
Information Technology 10.6%
Consumer Staples 6.8%
Industrials 6.1%
Energy 4.8%
Consumer Discretionary 4.0%
Utilities 1.0%
Telecommunication Services 1.0%
Materials 0.7%
Broad Domestic Fixed Income 0.3%
Equity Portfolio Sub-Total 62.6%
Corporate Bonds 22.8%
U.S. Treasury Securities 4.6%
U.S. Government Agency - Mortgage-Backed Securities 3.7%
Taxable Municipal Bonds 2.5%
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities 1.4%
U.S. Government Agency - Collateralized Mortgage Obligations 0.6%
Fixed Income Portfolio Sub-Total 35.6%
U.S. Treasury Securities 1.0%
Short Term Investments(2) 0.6%
Other Assets and Liabilities - Net(3) 0.2%
Total Net Assets 100.0%

 

(1)See the Fund's Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information for a description of the types of securities in which the Fund invests.
(2)Short Term Investments include investment in a money market mutual fund.
(3)Assets, other than investments in securities, less liabilities.
(4)Securities are assigned to a sector classification by the Fund's advisor.

 

 

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Portfolio of Investments  
WesMark Balanced Fund December 31, 2022

 

Shares/Principal Amount  Value 
COMMON STOCKS-62.3%    
CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY-4.0%    
    Automobile Manufacturers-0.5%    
 39,570   Ford Motor Co.  $460,199 
           
     General Merchandise Stores-1.5%     
 10,065   Target Corp.   1,500,088 
           
     Home Improvement Retail-1.6%     
 7,773   Lowe's Cos, Inc.   1,548,692 
           
     Restaurants-0.4%     
 1,687   McDonald's Corp.   444,575 
TOTAL CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY   3,953,554 
           
CONSUMER STAPLES-6.8%     
     Food Distributors-1.1%     
 14,902   Sysco Corp.   1,139,258 
           
     Hypermarkets & Super Centers-0.9%     
 6,329   Walmart, Inc.   897,389 
           
     Packaged Foods & Meats-2.1%     
 25,000   General Mills, Inc.   2,096,250 
           
     Soft Drinks-2.7%     
 14,886   PepsiCo, Inc.   2,689,305 
TOTAL CONSUMER STAPLES   6,822,202 
           
ENERGY-4.8%     
     Integrated Oil & Gas-4.0%     
 21,913   Chevron Corp.   3,933,164 
           
     Oil & Gas Equipment & Services-0.1%     
 2,500   Halliburton Co.   98,375 
           
     Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing-0.7%     
 5,117   Valero Energy Corp.   649,143 
TOTAL ENERGY   4,680,682 
Shares/Principal Amount  Value 
FINANCIALS-10.9%    
    Asset Management & Custody Banks-1.2%
 15,471   State Street Corp.  $1,200,085 
           
     Banks-0.3%     
 2,099   Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc.   280,636 
           
     Consumer Finance-1.4%     
 14,396   Discover Financial Services   1,408,361 
           
     Diversified Banks-3.3%     
 13,409   JPMorgan Chase & Co.   1,798,147 
 34,000   US Bancorp   1,482,740 
         3,280,887 
     Investment Banking & Brokerage-1.3%     
 3,805   The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.   1,306,561 
           
     Regional Banks-3.2%     
 8,000   PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.   1,263,520 
 42,928   Truist Financial Corp.   1,847,192 
         3,110,712 
     REITS-0.2%     
 3,500   Realty Income Corp.   222,005 
TOTAL FINANCIALS   10,809,247 
           
HEALTH CARE-16.4%     
     Biotechnology-4.0%     
 24,760   AbbVie, Inc.   4,001,464 
           
     Health Care Services-2.8%     
 30,000   CVS Health Corp.   2,795,700 
           
     Pharmaceuticals-9.6%     
 1,444   Cigna Corp.   478,455 
 9,052   Eli Lilly & Co.   3,311,584 
 29,717   Merck & Co., Inc.   3,297,101 
 47,725   Pfizer, Inc.   2,445,429 
         9,532,569 
TOTAL HEALTH CARE   16,329,733 
           
INDUSTRIALS-6.1%     
     Air Freight & Logistics-1.7%     
 9,508   United Parcel Service, Inc., Class B   1,652,871 

 

 

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December 31, 2022 WesMark Balanced Fund

 

Shares/Principal Amount  Value 
    Construction & Farm Machinery & Heavy Trucks- 0.2%    
 519   Deere & Co.  $222,526 
     Construction Machinery & Heavy Equipment-2.1%     
 8,825   Caterpillar, Inc.   2,114,117 
           
     Electrical Components & Equipment-2.1%     
 22,000   Emerson Electric Co.   2,113,320 
TOTAL INDUSTRIALS   6,102,834 
           
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY-10.6%     
     Communications Equipment-7.8%     
 38,567   Apple, Inc.   5,011,010 
 58,222   Cisco Systems, Inc.   2,773,696 
         7,784,706 
     Semiconductors-2.8%     
 3,432   Analog Devices, Inc.   562,951 
 13,545   Texas Instruments, Inc.   2,237,905 
         2,800,856 
TOTAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY   10,585,562 
           
MATERIALS-0.7%     
     Industrial Gases-0.7%     
 2,326   Air Products & Chemicals, Inc.   717,013 
TOTAL MATERIALS   717,013 
           
TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES-1.0%     
     Integrated Telecommunication Services-1.0%     
 24,289   Verizon Communications, Inc.   956,987 
TOTAL TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES   956,987 
           
UTILITIES-1.0%     
     Electric Utilities-1.0%     
 9,886   Duke Energy Corp.   1,018,159 
TOTAL UTILITIES   1,018,159 
           
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS     
(Cost $32,539,705)   61,975,973 
Shares/Principal Amount  Value 
EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS-0.3%    
 3,736   iShares® 1-3 Year Treasury Bond ETF  $303,251 
           
TOTAL EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS     
(Cost $305,211)   303,251 
           
CORPORATE BONDS-22.8%     
     Banks-3.0%     
$500,000   Citigroup, Inc., 4.450%, 9/29/2027   477,540 
 500,000   Fifth Third Bank NA, 3.850%, 3/15/2026   477,192 
 500,000   Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 1D US SOFR + 0.798%, 3/9/2027(1)   439,010 
 500,000   Morgan Stanley, 1D US SOFR + 0.525%, 5/30/2025(1)   465,111 
 150,000   PNC Bank NA, 2.700%, 10/22/2029   126,889 
 1,000,000   Wells Fargo & Co., Subordinated Notes, 3.450%, 2/13/2023   998,178 
         2,983,920 
     Chemicals-0.6%     
 250,000   Ecolab, Inc., 1.300%, 1/30/2031   190,859 
 500,000   PPG Industries, Inc., 1.200%, 3/15/2026   443,760 
         634,619 
     Commercial Services-0.5%     
 500,000   PayPal Holdings, Inc., 2.650%, 10/1/2026   462,289 
           
     Diversified Financial Services-1.8%     
 500,000   American Express Co., 3.400%, 2/22/2024   491,366 
 500,000   American Express Co., 3.000%, 10/30/2024   483,865 
 250,000   BlackRock, Inc., 2.400%, 4/30/2030   214,233 
 250,000   BlackRock, Inc., 1.900%, 1/28/2031   202,942 
 250,000   Legg Mason, Inc., 4.750%, 3/15/2026   250,783 
 250,000   Charles Schwab Corp., 1.650%, 3/11/2031   195,210 
         1,838,399 
     Diversified Manufacturing-0.9%     
 1,000,000   3M Co., 3.375%, 3/1/2029   923,352 
           
     Electric-1.0%     
 500,000   Duke Energy Corp., 4.300%, 3/15/2028   482,034 

 

 

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Portfolio of Investments  
WesMark Balanced Fund December 31, 2022

 

Shares/Principal Amount  Value 
$500,000   NextEra Energy Capital Holdings, Inc., 3.550%, 5/1/2027  $471,837 
         953,871 
     Electronics-0.2%     
 175,000   Honeywell International, Inc., 5.700%, 3/15/2037   185,891 
           
     Environmental Control-1.0%     
 500,000   Republic Services, Inc., 3.200%, 3/15/2025   479,850 
 500,000   Waste Management, Inc., 3.500%, 5/15/2024   488,045 
         967,895 
     Gas-0.5%     
 500,000   East Ohio Gas Co., 1.300%, 6/15/2025(2)   453,505 
           
     Industrial Gases-0.8%     
 835,000   Air Products & Chemicals, Inc., Sr. Unsecured Notes, 3.350%, 7/31/2024   816,494 
           
     Insurance-0.9%     
 500,000   Berkshire Hathaway Finance Corp., 2.875%, 3/15/2032   434,568 
 500,000   Prudential Financial, Inc., 1.500%, 3/10/2026   450,762 
         885,330 
     Internet-0.2%     
 250,000   Expedia Group, Inc., 3.800%, 2/15/2028   229,936 
           
     Internet Software & Services-2.0%     
 2,000,000   Ebay, Inc., Sr. Unsecured Notes, 3M US L + 0.87%, 1/30/2023(1)   2,000,332 
           
     Investment Banking & Brokerage-1.4%     
 1,000,000   Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., Sr. Unsecured Notes, 3M US L + 0.96%, 11/29/2023(1)   1,007,775 
 500,000   Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 2.600%, 2/7/2030   418,356 
         1,426,131 
     Machinery-Constr&Mining-0.7%     
 250,000   Caterpillar, Inc., 1.900%, 3/12/2031   203,520 
Shares/Principal Amount  Value 
$500,000   Caterpillar Financial Services Corp., 3.600%, 8/12/2027  $477,940 
         681,460 
     Oil&Gas-0.2%     
 250,000   Phillips 66, 4.650%, 11/15/2034   234,115 
           
     Pharmaceuticals-2.5%     
 500,000   AbbVie, Inc., 2.600%, 11/21/2024   478,689 
 500,000   AbbVie, Inc., 3.200%, 11/21/2029(2)   437,696 
 175,000   AbbVie, Inc., 4.550%, 3/15/2035   164,265 
 250,000   Bristol-Myers Squibb Co., 3.900%, 2/20/2028   241,173 
 1,000,000   CVS Health Corp., 4.300%, 3/25/2028   969,107 
 175,000   GlaxoSmithKline Capital, Inc., 6.375%, 5/15/2038   198,799 
         2,489,729 
     Regional Banks-1.0%     
 1,000,000   PNC Bank NA, Sr. Unsecured Notes, 3.250%, 6/1/2025   965,963 
           
     Restaurants-0.5%     
 500,000   McDonald's Corp., 3.600%, 7/1/2030   459,811 
           
     Retail-1.4%     
 250,000   Dollar Tree, Inc., 4.200%, 5/15/2028   239,587 
 175,000   Home Depot, Inc., 5.875%, 12/16/2036   187,901 
 500,000   Lowe's Cos., Inc., 3.100%, 5/3/2027   466,271 
 500,000   O'Reilly Automotive, Inc., 4.350%, 6/1/2028   486,335 
         1,380,094 
     Software-0.5%     
 500,000   Activision Blizzard, Inc., 3.400%, 9/15/2026   476,984 
           
     Software & Services-0.7%     
 750,000   Oracle Corp., Sr. Unsecured Notes, 3.400%, 7/8/2024   732,138 
           
     Transportation Services-0.5%     
 500,000   FedEx Corp., 4.250%, 5/15/2030   472,855 
           
TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS     
(Cost $24,758,453)   22,655,113 

 

 

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  Portfolio of Investments
December 31, 2022 WesMark Balanced Fund

 

Shares/Principal Amount  Value 
U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY - COLLATERALIZED    
     
MORTGAGE OBLIGATIONS-0.6%    
     Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.-0.1%     
$156,584   Series 2015-4517, Class PC, 2.500%, 5/15/2044  $145,385 
           
     Government National Mortgage Association- 0.5%     
 521,919   Series 2018-126, Class DA, 3.500%, 1/20/2048   498,587 
           
TOTAL U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY -     
COLLATERALIZED MORTGAGE OBLIGATIONS     
(Cost $677,736)   643,972 
           
COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES-1.4%
     Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities- 1.4%     
 1,500,000   Series 2015-UBS8, Class A4, 3.809%, 11/15/2025   1,418,962 
TOTAL COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES     
(Cost $1,536,034)   1,418,962 
           
U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY - MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES-3.7%
     Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.-0.4%     
 76,013   Pool G18527, 3.000%, 10/1/2029   73,256 
 297,557   Pool 18707, 3.500%, 9/1/2033   286,743 
         359,999 
     Federal National Mortgage Association-2.4%     
 394,628   Pool AM3301, 2.350%, 5/1/2023   390,079 
 718,915   Pool BL5389, 2.710%, 5/1/2027   668,149 
 595,156   Pool AM6756, 3.570%, 10/1/2029   564,235 
 160,046   Pool MA3621, 3.500%, 3/1/2039   149,683 
 69,768   Pool BN4896, 4.000%, 1/1/2049   66,524 
 135,749   Pool MA3592, 4.000%, 2/1/2049   129,564 
 406,987   Pool BP4338, 1Y US TI + 1.67%, 3/1/2049(1)   402,510 
         2,370,744 
     Small Business Administration Pools-0.4%     
 156,468   PRIME - 3.50%, 1/25/2042(1)   158,278 
 272,069   PRIME - 3.50%, 7/25/2042(1)   274,490 
         432,768 
Shares/Principal Amount  Value 
    UMBS Collateral-0.5%    
$497,715   5.000%, 12/1/2052  $491,298 
           
TOTAL U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY -     
MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES     
(Cost $3,835,582)   3,654,809 
           
U.S. TREASURY SECURITIES-5.6%     
     U.S. Treasury Bond-0.5%     
 500,000   4.125%, 11/15/2032   510,351 
           
     U.S. Treasury Note-3.1%     
 1,000,000   2.875%, 11/30/2023   983,715 
 1,500,000   4.500%, 11/30/2024   1,500,176 
 100,000   3.875%, 11/30/2027   99,469 
 500,000   4.000%, 12/15/2025   496,875 
         3,080,235 
     United States Treasury Bill-2.0%     
 1,000,000   2.440%, 2/23/2023(3)   993,989 
 1,000,000   3.541%, 5/25/2023(3)   982,224 
         1,976,213 
TOTAL U.S. TREASURY SECURITIES     
(Cost $5,584,361)   5,566,799 
      
TAXABLE MUNICIPAL BONDS-2.5%     
     California-0.2%     
 200,000   Charter Oak Unified School District, 2.681%, 8/1/2036   146,189 
           
     Michigan-0.3%     
 270,000   Belding Area Schools, General Obligation Unlimited Bonds, 6.700%, 5/1/2027   270,405 
           
     Ohio-0.7%     
 765,000   Columbus-Franklin County Finance Authority, 4.490%, 11/15/2032   737,206 
           
     Pennsylvania-0.4%     
 450,000   Commonwealth Financing Authority, 4.014%, 6/1/2033   413,578 
           
     Utah-0.4%     
 450,000   Utah Transit Authority, 3.393%, 12/15/2036   378,011 

 

 

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Portfolio of Investments  
WesMark Balanced Fund December 31, 2022

 

Shares/Principal Amount  Value 
    West Virginia-0.5%    
$575,000   Marshall University, 3.177%, 5/1/2029  $510,958 
           
TOTAL TAXABLE MUNICIPAL BONDS     
(Cost $2,731,461)   2,456,347 
           
SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS-0.6%     
     Mutual Funds-0.6%     
 565,753   Federated Hermes Government Obligations Fund, Premier Class, 7-Day Yield 4.147% (at net asset value)   565,753 
TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS     
(Cost $565,753)   565,753 
           
TOTAL INVESTMENTS-99.8%     
(Cost $72,534,296)   99,240,979 
OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES-NET(4)-0.2%   229,236 
NET ASSETS-100.0%  $99,470,215 

 

Investment Abbreviations:

LIBOR - London Interbank Offered Rate

 

Reference Rates:

3M US L - 3 Month LIBOR as of December 31, 2022 was 4.77%

1D US SOFR - 1 Day SOFR as of December 31, 2022 was 4.30%

1Y US TI - 1 Year US TI as of December 31, 2022 was 4.73%

PRIME - US Prime Rate as of December 31, 2022 was 7.50%

 

(1)Floating or variable rate security. The reference rate is described above. The Rate in effect as of December 31, 2022 is based on the reference rate plus the displayed spread as of the security's last reset date.
(2)Security exempt from registration under rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. As of December 31, 2022, these securities amounted to a value of $891,201 or 0.90% of net assets. These Securities have been determined to be liquid pursuant to procedures adopted by the board.
(3)Is Zero Coupon
(4)Assets, other than investments in securities, less liabilities.

 

Note - The categories of investments are shown as a percentage of net assets as of December 31, 2022.

See Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the Financial Statements.

 

 

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  Portfolio of Investments Summary Table
December 31, 2022 (Unaudited) WesMark Government Bond Fund

 

As of December 31, 2022, the Fund's Portfolio Composition(1) was as follows:

 

Portfolio Composition  Percentage of Total Net Assets 
U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY - COLLATERALIZED MORTGAGE OBLIGATIONS   47.1%
U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY - MORTGAGE- BACKED SECURITIES   19.0%
TAXABLE MUNICIPAL BONDS   17.1%
U.S. TREASURY SECURITIES   5.2%
CORPORATE BONDS   4.2%
FIXED INCOME PORTFOLIO SUB-TOTAL   92.6%
SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS(2)   7.2%
OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES - NET(3)   0.2%
TOTAL NET ASSETS   100.0%

 

(1)See the Fund's Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information for a description of the types of securities in which the Fund invests.
(2)Short Term Investments include investment in a money market mutual fund.
(3)Assets, other than investments in securities, less liabilities.

 

 

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Portfolio of Investments  
WesMark Government Bond Fund December 31, 2022

 

Shares/Principal Amount   Value 
CORPORATE BONDS-4.2%    
     Banks-3.9%     
$500,000   Bank of America Corp., 3M US L + 1.31%, 7/23/2029(1)  $467,194 
 500,000   FNB Corp., 4.875%, 10/2/2025   467,025 
 500,000   Wells Fargo Bank NA, 6.180%, 2/15/2036   488,013 
 500,000   GOLDMAN SACHS GP GS 4.223 05/01/29, 3M US L + 1.301%, 5/1/2029(1)   466,719 
 500,000   Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 6.625%, 11/15/2027   481,642 
 2,000,000   Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 6.000%, 12/14/2027   1,989,446 
 500,000   JPMorgan Chase & Co., 1D US SOFR + 1.75%, 6/14/2030(1)   471,508 
 500,000   Morgan Stanley, 1D US SOFR + 2.62%, 4/20/2037(1)   458,543 
 2,000,000   Morgan Stanley Finance LLC, 6.000%, 11/16/2032   2,008,256 
         7,298,346 
     Pipelines-0.3%     
 500,000   Kinder Morgan Energy Partners LP, 6.950%, 1/15/2038   531,095 
           
TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS    
(Cost $7,957,000)  7,829,441 
           
U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY - COLLATERALIZED MORTGAGE OBLIGATIONS-47.1%
     Agency Collat CMO-6.5%     
 257,442   Series 2003-55, Class 1A3A, 1M US L + 0.40%, 3/25/2043(1)   253,665 
 704,592   Series 2004-W14, Class 1AF, 1M US L + 0.40%, 7/25/2044(1)   684,155 
 680,136   Series 2010-59, Class FL, 1M US L + 0.50%, 5/20/2040(1)   671,432 
 818,161   Series 2012-273, Class 40, 4.000%, 8/15/2042   766,708 
 2,893,219   Series 2014-330, Class F4, 1M US L + 0.35%, 10/15/2037(1)   2,844,856 
 2,942,345   Series 2022-76, Class D, 5.500%, 8/25/2045   2,987,886 
 3,953,567   Series 2022-83, Class DA, 6.000%, 1/25/2048   3,999,479 
         12,208,181 
Shares/Principal Amount  Value 
    Agency Collat PAC CMO-8.9%    
$1,707,238   Series 2014-25, Class PA, 2.250%, 1/20/2044  $1,548,474 
 4,105,812   Series 2020-5020, Class TP, 2.000%, 10/25/2050   3,295,215 
 2,254,265   Series 2020-153, Class GP, 0.500%, 10/20/2050   2,014,407 
 3,775,551   Series 2021-23, Class TE, 1.000%, 2/20/2051   2,855,124 
 8,371,525   Series 2021-18, Class MC, 1.500%, 3/25/2051   7,010,262 
        16,723,482 
     Commercial MBS-23.8%     
 2,948,738   Series 2013-7, Class BC, 2.209%, 5/16/2053(1)   2,306,461 
 366   Series 2019-SB58, Class A10H, 3.730%, 10/25/2038(1)   339 
 3,150,838   Series 2020-8, Class B, 2.600%, 1/16/2061   2,495,603 
 4,256,739   Series 2020-89, Class GA, 1.500%, 4/16/2062   3,182,378 
 4,512,801   Series 2020-118, Class AL, 1.750%, 6/16/2062   3,262,536 
 920,330   Series 2020-128, Class AN, 1.500%, 10/16/2062   672,500 
 4,614,503   Series 2020-150, Class AM, 1.400%, 12/16/2062   3,415,376 
 2,652,181   Series 2020-177, Class DA, 1.250%, 6/16/2062   1,893,252 
 5,333,364   Series 2021-150, Class AP, 1.750%, 11/16/2063   3,949,228 
 4,309,014   Series 2021-164, Class AF, 1.650%, 10/16/2063   3,215,764 
 8,875,794   Series 2021-180, Class AM, 1.750%, 11/16/2063   6,611,615 
 5,000,000   Series 2021-181, Class B, 1.900%, 1/16/2063   3,323,603 
 4,813,532   Series 2021-195, Class AL, 1.500%, 8/16/2063   3,592,270 
 5,000,000   Series 2021-203, Class B, 2.000%, 4/16/2062   3,339,142 
 5,000,000   Series 2022-4, Class B, 1.900%, 2/16/2061   3,410,626 
         44,670,693 

 

 

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December 31, 2022 WesMark Government Bond Fund

 

Shares/Principal Amount  Value 
    Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.-0.3%
$680,953   Series 2016-4629, Class QG, 2.500%, 11/15/2046, REMIC  $595,850 
     Federal National Mortgage Association-1.5%     
 271,831   Series 2003-39, Class JC, 4.000%, 5/25/2033, REMIC   263,765 
 444,450   Series 2003-44, Class Q, 3.500%, 6/25/2033, REMIC   422,788 
 826,798   Series 2003-W18, Class 2A, 3.774%, 6/25/2043, REMIC (1)   783,256 
 894,433   Series 2016-90, Class DA, 3.000%, 8/25/2046, REMIC   807,408 
 528,095   Series 2019-74, Class LB, 3.000%, 10/25/2049   467,226 
         2,744,443 
     Government National Mortgage Association- 1.2%     
 1,672,519   Series 2005-26, Class ZA, 5.500%, 1/20/2035   1,669,322 
 650,903   Series 2013-38, Class KA, 1.250%, 2/20/2042   588,124 
         2,257,446 
     Other ABS-2.5%     
 1,291,972   Series 2007-20F, Class 1, 5.710%, 6/1/2027   1,288,470 
 2,785,097   Series 2010-20C, Class 1, 4.190%, 3/1/2030   2,676,193 
 820,801   Series 2015-20D, Class 1, 2.510%, 4/1/2035   744,251 
         4,708,914 
     Sovereign-2.4%     
 500,000   4.900%, 6/29/2032   485,782 
 2,000,000   6.300%, 11/15/2029   2,003,392 
 2,000,000   5.950%, 12/7/2032   2,000,796 
         4,489,970 
TOTAL U.S.  GOVERNMENT AGENCY -     
COLLATERALIZED MORTGAGE OBLIGATIONS     
(Cost $107,176,025)   88,398,979 
Shares/Principal Amount  Value 
U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY - MORTGAGE-BACKED    
SECURITIES-19.0%    
    Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.- 0.7%    
$1,371,686   Freddie Mac Pool, Pool QA6315, 3.500%, 1/1/2050  $1,288,627 
     FNMA Collateral-1.9%     
 347,646   Fannie Mae Pool, Pool MA0988, 4.000%, 2/1/2042   321,406 
 608,118   Fannie Mae Pool, Pool MA1371, 3.000%, 3/1/2043   546,777 
 403,024   Fannie Mae Pool, Pool MA1966, 4.500%, 6/1/2044   396,738 
 607,022   Fannie Mae Pool, Pool MA2270, 3.000%, 5/1/2045   538,279 
 2,010,508   Fannie Mae Pool, Pool MA2711, 3.000%, 8/1/2046   1,782,782 
         3,585,982 
     GNMA2 Collateral-4.3%     
 2,947,129   Ginnie Mae II Pool, 4.000%, 8/20/2052   2,723,436 
 3,411,493   Ginnie Mae II Pool, 5.500%, 11/20/2052   3,392,513 
 2,000,000   Ginnie Mae II Pool, 5.500%, 12/20/2052   1,988,806 
         8,104,755 
     Government National Mortgage Association- 0.1%     
 162,979   Ginnie Mae I Pool, Pool 589693, 4.500%, 7/15/2029   158,748 
     Sovereign-0.3%     
 500,000   Federal Home Loan Banks, 5.550%, 9/29/2032   497,086 
     UMBS Collateral-11.7%     
 4,819,953   Freddie Mac Pool, 4.000%, 6/1/2052   4,525,831 
 2,351,440   Fannie Mae Pool, 4.500%, 7/1/2042   2,290,400 
 4,830,711   Fannie Mae Pool, 4.000%, 6/1/2052   4,535,929 
 4,826,384   Fannie Mae Pool, 4.500%, 7/1/2052   4,650,563 
 2,954,235   Fannie Mae Pool, 5.500%, 11/1/2052   2,964,934 
 2,946,723   Fannie Mae Pool, 6.000%, 11/1/2052   2,994,335 
         21,961,992 
TOTAL U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY -     
MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES     
(Cost $37,303,352)   35,597,190 

 

 

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Portfolio of Investments  
WesMark Government Bond Fund December 31, 2022

 

Shares/Principal Amount  Value 
U.S. TREASURY SECURITIES-5.2%
     U.S. Treasury Bond-2.6%     
     2.875%, 8/15/2028  $2,354,785 
$2,500,000         
 1,000,000   2.500%, 5/15/2024   970,860 
 2,000,000   0.625%, 5/15/2030   1,583,203 
         4,908,848 
     U.S. Treasury Note-2.6%     
 2,500,000   2.750%, 5/31/2029   2,322,998 
 2,500,000   4.000%, 10/31/2029   2,501,367 
         4,824,365 
TOTAL U.S. TREASURY SECURITIES    
(Cost $9,703,342)  9,733,213 
           
TAXABLE MUNICIPAL BONDS-17.1%    
     Alabama-0.8%     
 750,000   City of Brewton AL, 3.180%, 12/1/2034   634,184 
 1,000,000   Water Works Board of the City of Birmingham, 3.463%, 1/1/2039   801,603 
         1,435,787 
     Arkansas-0.6%     
     University of Arkansas:     
 500,000   3.382%, 9/1/2037   406,654 
 1,000,000   3.301%, 11/1/2039   776,342 
         1,182,996 
     California-4.7%     
 500,000   Bonita Unified School District, 2.619%, 8/1/2035   375,359 
 1,900,000   California Educational Facilities Authority, 3.686%, 4/1/2037   1,594,392 
 1,000,000   Contra Costa Community College District, 2.926%, 8/1/2038   761,578 
 500,000   Desert Community College District, 2.978%, 8/1/2037   383,392 
 1,000,000   El Dorado Irrigation District, 2.635%, 3/1/2035   770,966 
 500,000   Kings Canyon Unified School District, 3.212%, 8/1/2040   382,722 
 1,000,000   Oakland Unified School District/Alameda County, 2.674%, 8/1/2033   795,918 
 500,000   Pasadena Public Financing Authority, Build America Revenue Bonds, Series B, 6.998%, 3/1/2034   577,190 
 1,500,000   San Jose Unified School District, 2.306%, 8/1/2039   1,041,281 
Shares/Principal Amount  Value 
$910,000   Santa Paula Utility Authority, 2.870%, 2/1/2034  $740,252 
 1,820,000   Visalia Unified School District, 3.300%, 8/1/2039   1,383,044 
         8,806,094 
     Colorado-0.4%     
 1,000,000   Denver City & County Housing Authority, 2.936%, 12/1/2034   805,359 
     Florida-1.7%     
 3,000,000   Broward County FL Water & Sewer Utility Revenue, 3.338%, 10/1/2037   2,461,840 
 860,000   County of Palm Beach FL, 3.000%, 11/1/2035   685,453 
         3,147,293 
     Hawaii-0.5%     
 1,000,000   University of Hawaii, 3.850%, 10/1/2038   870,298 
     Illinois-0.8%     
 2,000,000   McHenry & Kane Counties Community Consolidated School District No 158 Huntley, 2.940%, 2/15/2036   1,537,031 
     Massachusetts-1.0%     
 1,000,000   City of Quincy MA, 2.788%, 12/15/2035   777,093 
 1,500,000   Massachusetts School Building Authority, 2.950%, 5/15/2043   1,098,516 
         1,875,609 
     Michigan-1.3%     
 1,400,000   Michigan State Building Authority, 2.705%, 10/15/2040   1,022,775 
 2,000,000   University of Michigan, 2.437%, 4/1/2040   1,442,470 
         2,465,245 
     New York-0.4%     
 700,000   City of New York NY, 5.985%, 12/1/2036   743,990 
     Ohio-0.4%     
 565,000   Summit County Development Finance Authority, 3.201%, 11/15/2036   457,929 
 500,000   Warrensville Heights City School District, 3.406%, 12/1/2040   389,891 
         847,820 

 

 

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December 31, 2022 WesMark Government Bond Fund

 

Shares/Principal Amount  Value 
    Oklahoma-1.3%    
$3,000,000   Glenpool Utility Services Authority, 3.565%, 12/1/2037  $2,425,532 
           
     Pennsylvania-0.2%     
 550,000   Borough of Columbia PA, 2.540%, 6/15/2038   397,114 
           
     South Carolina-0.4%     
 1,000,000   Joint Municipal Water & Sewer Commission, 3.194%, 6/1/2039   785,089 
           
     Texas-0.6%     
     Round Rock Transportation & Economic Development Corp.:     
 500,000   2.900%, 8/15/2038   363,672 
 500,000   3.000%, 8/15/2039   360,065 
 500,000   Texas Public Finance Authority, 2.367%, 2/1/2038   339,039 
         1,062,776 
     Virginia-0.6%     
 1,395,000   Virginia Housing Development Authority, 3.050%, 8/1/2038   1,076,400 
           
     West Virginia-1.4%     
 2,000,000   Marshall University, 3.677%, 5/1/2035   1,645,666 
 1,000,000   Wheeling Municipal Building Commission, 5.558%, 8/1/2037   934,247 
         2,579,913 
TOTAL TAXABLE MUNICIPAL BONDS    
(Cost $41,486,630)  32,044,346 
           
SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS-7.2%    
     Mutual Funds-7.2%     
 13,537,802   Federated Hermes Government Obligations Fund, Premier Class, 7- Day Yield 4.147% (at net asset value)   13,537,802 
     
TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS    
(Cost $13,537,802)  13,537,802 
           
TOTAL INVESTMENTS-99.8%    
(Cost $217,164,151)  187,140,971 
Shares/Principal Amount  Value 
OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES-NET(2)-0.2%   360,095 
NET ASSETS-100.0%  $187,501,066 

 

Investment Abbreviations:

LIBOR - London Interbank Offered Rate

 

Reference Rates:

1D US SOFR - 1 Day SOFR as of December 31, 2022 was 4.30%

1M US L - 1 Month LIBOR as of December 31, 2022 was 4.39%

3M US L - 3 Month LIBOR as of December 31, 2022 was 4.77%

 

(1)Floating or variable rate security. The reference rate is described above. The Rate in effect as of December 31, 2022 is based on the reference rate plus the displayed spread as of the security's last reset date. Certain variable rate securities are not based on a published reference rate and spread but are determined by the issuer or agent and are based on current market conditions. These securities do not indicate a reference rate and spread in their description above.
(2)Assets, other than investments in securities, less liabilities.

 

Note - The categories of investments are shown as a percentage of net assets as of December 31, 2022.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the Financial Statements.

 

 

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Portfolio of Investments Summary Table  
WesMark West Virginia Municipal Bond Fund December 31, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

As of December 31, 2022, the Fund's Portfolio Composition(1) was as follows:

 

Portfolio Composition Percentage of Total Net Assets
NON-TAXABLE MUNICIPAL BONDS 99.5%
OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES - NET(2) 0.5%
TOTAL NET ASSETS 100.0%

 

Years to Maturity of Municipal Bonds Percentage of Total Net Assets
Less than 1 Year 0.0%
1-3 Years 7.5%
3-5 Years 9.3%
5-10 Years 35.9%
10 Years or Greater 46.7%
Short Term Investments(2) 0.0%
Other Assets and Liabilities - Net(3) 0.5%
TOTAL 100.0%

 

S&P Ratings of Municipal Bonds as Percentage of Total Net Assets(4)  
AAA 13.4%
AA 29.0%
AA- 14.4%
A+ 12.1%
A 3.1%
A- 0.3%
Not rated by S&P 27.1%
Short Term Investments(2) 0.0%
Other Assets and Liabilities - Net(3) 0.5%
TOTAL PORTFOLIO VALUE 100.0%
Moody's Ratings of Municipal Bonds as Percentage of Total Net Assets(4)  
Aaa 7.4%
Aa2 2.6%
Aa3 15.2%
A1 26.1%
A2 4.2%
Not rated by Moody's 44.0%
Short Term Investments(2) 0.0%
Other Assets and Liabilities - Net(3) 0.5%
TOTAL PORTFOLIO VALUE 100.0%

 

(1)See the Fund's Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information for a description of the types of securities in which the Fund invests.
(2)Cash Equivalents include investments in U.S. government agency securities and a money market mutual fund.
(3)Assets, other than investment in securities, less liabilities. See Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
(4)These tables depict the long-term credit-quality ratings assigned to the Fund’s portfolio holdings by Standard & Poor’s (S&P) and Moody’s Investors Service (Moody’s), each of which is a Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organization (NRSRO). These credit-quality ratings are shown without regard to gradations within a given rating category. For example, securities rated “A-” have been included in the “A” rated category. Rated securities that have been prerefunded, but not rated again by the NRSRO, have been included in the “Not rated by…” category.

 

Rated securities include a security with an obligor and/or credit enhancer that has received a rating from an NRSRO with respect to a class of debt obligations that is comparable in priority and security with the security held by the Fund. Credit-quality ratings are an assessment of the risk that a security will default in payment and do not address other risks presented by the security. Please see the descriptions of credit-quality ratings in the Fund’s Statement of Additional Information. Holdings that are rated only by a different NRSRO than the one identified have been included in the “Not rated by…” category. Of the portfolio’s total investments, XX.X% do not have long-term ratings by either of these NRSROs.

 

 

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  Portfolio of Investments
December 31, 2022 WesMark West Virginia Municipal Bond Fund

 

Shares/Principal Amount  Value 
NON-TAXABLE MUNICIPAL BONDS-99.5%
     Ohio-1.2%     
$1,100,000   Westerville, Ohio, General Obligation Limited Bonds, 5.000%, 12/1/2028  $1,132,242 
           
     Pennsylvania-1.5%     
 1,425,000   Borough of Plum PA, 4.000%, 12/1/2034   1,480,487 
           
     West Virginia-96.8%     
     Berkeley County Building Commission:     
 580,000   2.000%, 6/1/2035   450,862 
 750,000   2.000%, 6/1/2040   511,623 
 1,500,000   Berkeley County Public Service Sewer     
     District, 4.500%, 10/1/2032   1,515,890 
     Berkeley County, West Virginia, Public     
     Service District Revenue Bonds:     
 370,000   Series C, 3.000%, 12/1/2029   365,141 
 450,000   Series C, 3.400%, 12/1/2034   443,995 
 585,000   Series D, 3.000%, 12/1/2025   585,054 
 380,000   Berkeley County, West Virginia, Public Service District Water Revenue Bonds, Series A, 4.500%, 12/1/2033   385,074 
     Berkeley County, West Virginia, Public     
     Service Sewer District Revenue Bonds:     
 275,000   5.000%, 6/1/2027   295,340 
 950,000   5.000%, 6/1/2028   1,015,786 
 655,000   5.000%, 6/1/2029   699,040 
 620,000   Series A, 5.300%, 3/1/2029   621,342 
 285,000   Series C, 3.500%, 10/1/2025   285,092 
 950,000   Brooke County Building Commission, 3.000%, 12/1/2036   852,222 
 965,000   Brooke County, West Virginia, Board of Education General Obligation Unlimited Bonds, 3.000%, 6/1/2027   958,164 
 2,000,000   Cabell County Board of Education, 2.000%, 6/1/2033   1,724,551 
 265,000   City of Buckhannon, West Virginia, Commercial Development Revenue Bonds, Series A, 3.700%, 12/1/2028   246,397 
 595,000   City of Buckhannon, West Virginia, Waterworks Revenue Bonds, Series A, 4.000%, 3/1/2029   594,981 
Shares/Principal Amount  Value 
    City of Charles Town WV Waterworks & Sewerage System Revenue:    
$400,000   2.250%, 6/1/2035  $324,171 
 315,000   3.000%, 6/1/2041   255,479 
     City of Charles Town, West Virginia, Waterworks & Sewage System Revenue Bonds:     
 620,000   Series A, 4.000%, 3/1/2029   646,461 
 310,000   Series B, 4.000%, 6/1/2031   320,237 
     City of Charleston, West Virginia, Sewage System Revenue Bonds:     
 310,000   4.000%, 7/1/2031   323,232 
 275,000   4.000%, 7/1/2032   286,027 
 300,000   City of Clarksburg WV Water Revenue, 2.000%, 6/1/2034   241,892 
     City of Huntington, West Virginia, Sewerage System Revenue Bonds:     
 300,000   3.000%, 11/1/2026   298,971 
 300,000   3.000%, 11/1/2028   296,743 
 490,000   City of Martinsburg, West Virginia,     
     Combined Waterworks & Sewerage System Revenue Bonds, Series A, 3.500%, 9/1/2027   490,089 
     City of Saint Albans, West Virginia, Combined Waterworks & Sewerage System Revenue Bonds:     
 220,000   Series A, 4.250%, 6/1/2026   220,057 
 600,000   Series B, 4.000%, 12/1/2027   600,004 
     City of Wheeling WV Waterworks & Sewerage System Revenue:     
 500,000   4.000%, 6/1/2035   522,351 
 500,000   4.000%, 6/1/2036   510,770 
     Claywood Park Public Service District WV Water Revenue:     
 950,000   3.000%, 11/1/2036   840,450 
 680,000   3.000%, 11/1/2041   551,601 
     Claywood Park Public Service District, West Virginia, Water Revenue Bonds:     
 110,000   Series C, 3.200%, 11/1/2029   109,913 
 225,000   Series C, 3.400%, 11/1/2031   224,993 
 380,000   Corporation of Shepherdstown, West Virginia, Water Revenue Bonds, 3.300%, 3/1/2032 Fayette County Board of Education:   364,690 
 545,000   2.250%, 10/1/2030   484,136 
 500,000   2.000%, 10/1/2031   425,414 

 

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Portfolio of Investments  
WesMark West Virginia Municipal Bond Fund December 31, 2022

 

Shares/Principal Amount  Value 
$640,000   2.250%, 10/1/2032  $547,122 
 565,000   2.500%, 10/1/2033   491,788 
 750,000   Greenbrier County Public Service, Series A, 5.000%, 10/1/2037   811,146 
 355,000   Hampshire County, West Virginia, Building Commission Revenue Bonds: Series A, 3.000%, 1/1/2029   331,101 
 380,000   Series A, 3.000%, 1/1/2031   347,142 
 1,660,000   Series A, 4.250%, 1/1/2035   1,660,376 
 2,265,000   Hancock, WV, 3.250%, 5/1/2036(1)(2)   2,145,209 
 1,000,000   Harrison County Building Commission, 3.500%, 10/1/2035   875,234 
 3,000,000   Jefferson County Board of Education, 2.000%, 6/1/2036   2,418,754 
 1,910,000   Mason County Public Service District Water Revenue, 3.000%, 12/1/2036   1,725,463 
 2,320,000   Monongalia County Building Commission, 2.000%, 2/1/2034   1,925,320 
 500,000   Morgantown Utility Board, Inc.: 3.250%, 12/1/2032   493,160 
 500,000   4.000%, 12/1/2034   524,387 
 1,500,000   3.000%, 12/1/2040   1,247,375 
 1,430,000   Morgantown, West Virginia, Combined Utility System Revenue Bonds, Series A, 3.500%, 12/1/2035   1,399,845 
 200,000   Morgantown, West Virginia, Combined Utility System Revenue Bonds, Series A, 3.750%, 10/1/2032   199,384 
 1,000,000   Morgantown, West Virginia, Utility Board Revenue Bonds: Series A, 3.000%, 12/1/2028   1,005,257 
 1,000,000   Series A, 4.000%, 12/1/2029   1,049,542 
 1,210,000   Series A, 4.000%, 12/1/2030   1,270,493 
 1,000,000   Series A, 4.000%, 12/1/2031   1,045,782 
 1,030,000   Moundsville Building Commission, 4.000%, 8/1/2037   991,359 
 3,000,000   Ohio County Board of Education: 3.000%, 6/1/2033   2,881,262 
 635,000   3.000%, 6/1/2034   603,462 
 500,000   Putnam County Building Commission, 4.000%, 5/1/2037   487,119 
     Putnam Public Service District:     
 1,000,000   4.000%, 12/1/2039   922,183 
 1,150,000   3.000%, 11/1/2040   956,599 
 1,000,000   3.000%, 4/1/2041   838,134 
Shares/Principal Amount  Value 
$1,000,000   3.000%, 6/1/2041  $832,867 
 1,000,000   3.625%, 12/1/2045   822,397 
 1,000,000   Raleigh County Public Service District, 3.000%, 6/1/2037   879,934 
 960,000   Salem, West Virginia Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series A, 4.000%, 12/1/2032   960,447 
     State of West Virginia:     
 500,000   5.000%, 6/1/2033   554,853 
 500,000   5.000%, 6/1/2035   543,480 
 1,000,000   5.000%, 12/1/2040   1,060,864 
 795,000   Wayne County, West Virginia, Board of Education General Obligation Unlimited Bonds, 3.000%, 6/1/2026   796,292 
 500,000   West Virginia Commissioner Of Highways Special Obligation Surface Transportation Improvements Bonds, Series A, 5.000%, 9/1/2029   546,311 
 670,000   West Virginia Economic Development Authority Lease Revenue Bonds (Clarksburg Office Building), 3.500%, 6/1/2030   673,544 
 755,000   West Virginia Economic Development Authority Lease Revenue Bonds (Department of Environmental Protection), Series B, 3.500%, 11/1/2026   755,246 
 1,650,000   West Virginia Economic Development Authority Lease Revenue Bonds (State Office Building & Parking Lot), Series A, 4.750%, 8/1/2029   1,652,154 
     West Virginia Economic Development Authority Lease Revenue Bonds (State Office Building):     
 1,525,000   Series A, 5.000%, 6/1/2025   1,545,449 
 315,000   Series A, 3.375%, 6/1/2029   316,915 
 390,000   Series B, 3.500%, 10/1/2024   390,088 
 415,000   Series B, 3.625%, 10/1/2025   415,134 
 435,000   Series B, 3.750%, 10/1/2026   435,220 
 310,000   Series C, 3.500%, 6/1/2030   311,640 
 515,000   Series D, 5.000%, 6/1/2025   538,958 
 600,000   Series D, 3.250%, 6/1/2028   604,236 
 330,000   Series D, 3.375%, 6/1/2029   332,006 
 355,000   Series D, 3.500%, 6/1/2030   356,878 

 

 

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  Portfolio of Investments
December 31, 2022 WesMark West Virginia Municipal Bond Fund

 

Shares/Principal Amount  Value 
$1,000,000   West Virginia Economic Development Authority Lottery Revenue Bonds, Series A, 5.000%, 7/1/2032  $1,091,896 
 100,000   West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission, 4.000%, 4/1/2034   100,063 
     West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission Revenue Bonds (Higher Education Facilities):     
 1,730,000   5.000%, 7/1/2034   1,886,592 
 385,000   Series B, 3.500%, 4/1/2026   385,460 
 400,000   Series B, 3.600%, 4/1/2027   400,459 
 1,000,000   West Virginia Hospital Finance Authority Revenue Bonds (ARCs Improvement), Series D, 4.000%, 6/1/2029   1,020,126 
 585,000   West Virginia Hospital Finance Authority Revenue Bonds (West Virginia University Health System), Series A, 3.375%, 6/1/2029   579,763 
     West Virginia Housing Development Fund:     
 1,100,000   3.450%, 11/1/2030   1,091,136 
 500,000   2.000%, 11/1/2032   436,531 
 1,500,000   3.700%, 11/1/2032   1,523,867 
 375,000   3.800%, 5/1/2034   371,925 
 500,000   3.375%, 11/1/2034   482,284 
 370,000   3.850%, 11/1/2034   366,574 
 800,000   2.050%, 11/1/2035   658,187 
 575,000   3.800%, 11/1/2037   546,039 
     West Virginia School Building Authority Excess Lottery Revenue Bonds:     
 500,000   Series A, 3.000%, 7/1/2025   500,050 
 700,000   Series A, 3.125%, 7/1/2026   700,123 
     West Virginia School Building Authority Lottery Revenue Capital Improvement Bonds:     
 515,000   Series A, 5.000%, 7/1/2026   520,509 
 535,000   Series A, 5.000%, 7/1/2027   540,671 
 300,000   West Virginia State Bonds, Series A, 3.250%, 6/1/2033   295,280 
 500,000   West Virginia State Economic Development Authority Lottery Revenue Bonds, 3.000%, 6/15/2031   488,023 
Shares/Principal Amount  Value 
$500,000   West Virginia State Hospital Finance Authority Refunding West Virginia United Health System, Series A, 4.000%, 6/1/2034  $498,647 
 500,000   West Virginia State Housing Development Fund Revenue Bonds, Series A, Series A, 3.450%, 11/1/2033   484,931 
 905,000   West Virginia State University Revenues Revenue Bonds, Series A, 5.250%, 4/1/2028   968,665 
 1,000,000   West Virginia University, 4.000%, 10/1/2037   1,015,974 
 500,000   West Virginia Water Development Authority, 4.000%, 10/1/2041   487,450 
 500,000   West Virginia Water Development Authority Infrastructure Revenue Bonds, Series A, 5.000%, 10/1/2032   532,847 
 2,605,000   West Virginia Water Development Authority Infrastructure Revenue Bonds (West Virginia Infrastructure Jobs Program), Series A, 5.000%, 10/1/2029   2,793,275 
 250,000   West Virginia Water Development Authority Revenue Bonds (Loan Program I), Series B-I, 4.000%, 11/1/2024   250,211 
 1,395,000   West Virginia Water Development Authority Revenue Bonds (Loan Program), Series B-I, 4.000%, 11/1/2025   1,396,228 
     West Virginia Water Development Authority Revenue Bonds (Loan Program II):     
 550,000   Series A-II, 5.000%, 11/1/2025   583,515 
 650,000   Series A-II, 5.000%, 11/1/2026   703,098 
 800,000   Series A-II, 3.000%, 11/1/2027   795,704 
 300,000   Series A-II, 3.125%, 11/1/2028   300,209 
 725,000   Series B-II, 4.000%, 11/1/2025   725,638 
 250,000   West Virginia Water Development Authority Revenue Bonds (Loan Program IV), Series A-IV, 5.000%, 11/1/2033   275,940 
 500,000   West Virginia, State Parkways Authority Senior Turnpike Toll Revenue Bonds, 5.000%, 6/1/2033   550,108 

 

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Portfolio of Investments  
WesMark West Virginia Municipal Bond Fund December 31, 2022

 

Shares/Principal Amount  Value 
$1,000,000   Wood County, West Virginia, Board of Education Public School General Obligation Unlimited Bonds, 3.000%, 6/1/2029  $1,001,617 
 860,000   Wood County, West Virginia, Building Commission Lease Revenue Bonds, 4.000%, 1/1/2032   780,846 
         92,537,607 
TOTAL NON-TAXABLE MUNICIPAL BONDS    
(Cost $101,078,672)   95,150,336 
           
TOTAL INVESTMENTS-99.5%     
(Cost $101,078,672)   95,150,336 
OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES-NET(3)-0.5%   446,919 
NET ASSETS-100.0%  $95,597,255 
(1)Floating or variable rate security. The reference rate is described above. The Rate in effect as of December 31, 2022 is based on the reference rate plus the displayed spread as of the security's last reset date.
(2)Security exempt from registration under rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. As of December 31, 2022, these securities amounted to a value of $2,145,209 or 2.24% of net assets. These Securities have been determined to be liquid pursuant to procedures adopted by the board.
(3)Assets, other than investments in securities, less liabilities.

 

Note - The categories of investments are shown as a percentage of net assets as of December 31, 2022.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the Financial Statements.

 

 

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  Portfolio of Investments Summary Table
December 31, 2022 (Unaudited) WesMark Tactical Opportunity Fund

 

As of December 31, 2022, the Fund's Portfolio Composition(1) was as follows:

 

Portfolio Composition Percentage of Total Net Assets
EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS (ETF) 96.0%
SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS(2) 4.1%
OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES - NET(3) -0.1%
TOTAL NET ASSETS 100.0%

As of December 31, 2022, the Fund's Category composition(4) was as follows:

 

Category Composition Percentage of Total Net Assets
Broad Domestic Fixed Income 41.8%
U.S. Sector Focused Equity 19.2%
U.S. Value Company Focused Equity 10.6%
Commodities 9.9%
Broad Domestic Equity 6.2%
U.S. Small and Mid Cap Equity 5.0%
International (ex. U.S.) Equity 3.3%
ETF Portfolio Sub-Total 96.0%
Short Term Investments(2) 4.1%
Other Assets and Liabilities - Net(3) -0.1%
Total Net Assets 100.0%

 

(1)See the Fund's Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information for a description of the types of securities in which the Fund invests.
(2)Short Term Investments include investment in a money market mutual fund.
(3)Assets, other than investments in securities, less liabilities.
(4)Securities are assigned to a category classification by the Fund's advisor.

 

 

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Portfolio of Investments  
WesMark Tactical Opportunity Fund December 31, 2022

 

Shares/Principal Amount  Value 
EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS-96.0%    
BROAD DOMESTIC EQUITY-6.2%    
 6,686   SPDR S&P 500® ETF Trust  $2,556,927 
TOTAL BROAD DOMESTIC EQUITY   2,556,927 
BROAD DOMESTIC FIXED INCOME-41.8%     
 46,988   iShares® 1-3 Year Treasury Bond ETF   3,814,016 
 46,931   iShares® iBoxx $ Investment Grade   4,947,935 
     Corporate Bond ETF     
 7,729   iShares® TIPS Bond ETF   822,675 
 60,792   iShares® Trust iShares® 1-5 Year   3,028,658 
     Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF     
 47,093   iShares® Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF   4,567,550 
TOTAL BROAD DOMESTIC FIXED INCOME   17,180,834 
COMMODITIES-9.9%     
 128,435   Invesco Optimum Yield Diversified   1,898,269 
     Commodity Strategy No K-1 ETF     
 12,891   SPDR® Gold Shares(1)   2,186,829 
TOTAL COMMODITIES   4,085,098 
INTERNATIONAL (EX. U.S.) EQUITY-3.3%     
 29,568   iShares® MSCI EAFE Value ETF   1,356,580 
TOTAL INTERNATIONAL (EX. U.S.) EQUITY   1,356,580 
U.S. SECTOR FOCUSED EQUITY-19.2%     
 19,462   Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR®   1,450,892 
     Fund     
 16,025   Health Care Select Sector SPDR® Fund   2,176,996 
 14,415   Industrial Select Sector SPDR® Fund   1,415,697 
 21,003   Utilities Select Sector SPDR® Fund   1,480,712 
 16,780   Vanguard® REIT ETF   1,384,014 
TOTAL U.S. SECTOR FOCUSED EQUITY   7,908,311 
U.S. SMALL AND MID CAP EQUITY-5.0%     
 11,791   iShares® Russell 2000® ETF   2,055,879 
TOTAL U.S. SMALL AND MID CAP EQUITY   2,055,879 
Shares/Principal Amount  Value 
U.S. VALUE COMPANY FOCUSED EQUITY-10.6%    
 42,158   Vanguard® Mega Cap Value ETF  $4,335,950 
TOTAL U.S.  VALUE COMPANY FOCUSED EQUITY   4,335,950 
TOTAL EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS     
(Cost $37,843,863)   39,479,579 
SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS-4.1%     
     Mutual Funds-4.1%     
 1,682,191   Federated Hermes Government Obligations Fund, Premier Class, 7-Day Yield 4.147% (at net asset value)   1,682,191 
TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS     
(Cost $1,682,191)   1,682,191 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS-100.1%     
(Cost $39,526,054)   41,161,770 
OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES-NET(2)-(0.1)%   (29,578)
NET ASSETS- 100.0%  $41,132,192 

 

(1)Non-income producing security.
(2)Assets, other than investments in securities, less liabilities.

 

Note - The categories of investments are shown as a percentage of net assets as of December 31, 2022.

 

Investment Abbreviations:

SPDR - Standard and Poor's Depository Receipt

 

See Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the Financial Statements.

 

 

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  Statements of Assets and Liabilities
December 31, 2022  

 

   WesMark Small Company Fund   WesMark Large Company Fund   WesMark Balanced Fund   WesMark Government Bond Fund   WesMark West Virginia Municipal Bond Fund   WesMark Tactical Opportunity Fund 
ASSETS:                        
                         
Investments in securities, at value (cost - see below)  $96,732,704   $291,147,313   $99,240,979   $187,140,971   $95,150,336   $41,161,770 
Cash   28,622    256,413    1,444             
                               
RECEIVABLE FOR:                              
Dividends and interest   89,597    183,840    335,240    917,147    692,609    18,209 
Investments sold               55,714         
Fund shares sold   7,039    49,846    5,358    52,163    76,342    1,200 
Prepaid expenses   8,369    24,118    9,371    16,880    10,112    8,730 
Total Assets   96,866,331    291,661,530    99,592,392    188,182,875    95,929,399    41,189,909 
                               
LIABILITIES:                              
                               
PAYABLE FOR:                              
Due to Custodian                   29,775     
Investments purchased   1,804,432    2,630,022                 
Fund shares redeemed   54,384    262,840    25,366    117,688        1,128 
Income distribution payable               413,442    195,253     
Investment advisory fees   87    200    27    12        13 
Fund Accounting and Administration fees   21,757    31,490    36,746    72,861    61,496    15,102 
Audit, Tax, and Legal expenses   24,984    25,956    24,984    24,984    15,667    24,984 
Shareholder services fee (Note 5)   20,623    63,050    21,772    40,892    20,529    8,841 
Transfer agency expenses   7,720    14,531    9,771    8,556    5,858    4,372 
Registration expenses   2,740    1,045                 
Printing and Postage expenses   3,267    3,348    3,299    3,162    3,354    3,065 
Chief compliance officer fees   212    212    212    212    212    212 
Total Liabilities   1,940,206    3,032,694    122,177    681,809    332,144    57,717 
Net Assets  $94,926,125   $288,628,836   $99,470,215   $187,501,066   $95,597,255   $41,132,192 
                               
NET ASSETS CONSIST OF:                              
                               
Paid-in capital  $67,012,988   $134,741,712   $72,128,058   $234,458,779   $101,525,591   $41,210,871 
Total distributable earnings   27,913,137    153,887,124    27,342,157    (46,957,713)   (5,928,336)   (78,679)
Net Assets  $94,926,125   $288,628,836   $99,470,215   $187,501,066   $95,597,255   $41,132,192 
                               
Shares Outstanding, No Par Value, Unlimited Shares Authorized   8,103,243    15,099,576    7,576,264    23,457,683    9,885,279    3,965,044 
Net asset value, offering price & redemption price per share  $11.71   $19.12   $13.13   $7.99   $9.67   $10.37 
Investments, at identified cost  $68,819,567   $137,085,460   $72,534,296   $217,164,151   $101,078,672   $39,526,054 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the Financial Statements.

 

 

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Statements of Operations  
  For the Year Ended December 31, 2022

 

   WesMark Small Company Fund   WesMark Company Fund   WesMark Large Balanced Fund   WesMark Government Bond Fund   WesMark West Virginia Municipal Bond Fund   WesMark Tactical Opportunity Fund 
INVESTMENT INCOME:                        
Dividends, net of foreign taxes*  $1,097,542   $4,560,662   $1,960,555   $   $   $1,154,802 
Interest   155,134    249,928    854,547    5,351,110    2,975,939    31,707 
Total Investment Income   1,252,676    4,810,590    2,815,102    5,351,110    2,975,939    1,186,509 
EXPENSES:                              
Investment adviser fee (Note 5)   786,896    2,463,310    811,932    1,274,118    607,360    327,554 
Fund Accounting and Administration fees (Note 5)   108,947    210,519    117,353    175,248    123,703    78,364 
Custodian fees (Note 5)   19,012    41,331    18,050    29,367    16,586    11,611 
Transfer agency expenses (Note 5)   29,928    49,882    36,366    31,737    23,590    19,267 
Trustees' fees and expenses (Note 8)   26,565    49,060    26,795    37,311    26,189    20,451 
Audit and tax expenses   24,778    25,750    24,778    24,778    24,778    24,778 
Chief compliance officer fees   212    212    212    212    212    212 
Legal expenses   10,636    10,636    10,636    10,636    17,236    10,636 
Shareholder services fee (Note 5)   262,464    816,073    268,482    526,148    251,630    109,018 
Registration expenses   12,510    10,888    12,397    12,923    5,640    12,347 
Printing and Postage expenses   4,605    4,860    4,691    4,398    4,802    4,138 
Insurance premiums   6,241    19,693    5,918    11,515    5,437    2,460 
Miscellaneous fees   4,906    15,227    4,527    9,066    4,326    1,874 
Net Expenses   1,297,700    3,717,441    1,342,137    2,147,457    1,111,489    622,710 
Net Investment Income (Loss)   (45,024)   1,093,149    1,472,965    3,203,653    1,864,450    563,799 
REALIZED & UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS:                              
Net realized gain (loss) on investments   1,351,070    24,686,652    945,320    (13,548,640)   9,879    (1,812,308)
Net realized gain on written options       367,790    2,889            29,766 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments   (25,939,505)   (111,212,475)   (10,951,819)   (30,213,726)   (10,726,622)   (4,791,263)
Net realized and unrealized loss on investments   (24,588,435)   (86,158,033)   (10,003,610)   (43,762,366)   (10,716,743)   (6,573,805)
Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations  $(24,633,459)  $(85,064,884)  $(8,530,645)  $(40,558,713)  $(8,852,293)  $(6,010,006)
*Foreign tax withholding  $   $40,223   $11,135   $   $   $ 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the Financial Statements.

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

   WesMark Small Company Fund   WesMark Large Company Fund 
   For the Year Ended December 31, 2022   For the Year Ended December 31, 2021   For the Year Ended December 31, 2022   For the Year Ended December 31, 2021 
                 
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS FROM:                    
OPERATIONS                    
                     
Net investment income (loss)  $(45,024)  $(606,163)  $1,093,149   $(357,600)
Net realized gain   1,351,070    24,128,527    25,054,442    25,801,596 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)   (25,939,505)   1,723,734    (111,212,475)   64,883,254 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations   (24,633,459)   25,246,098    (85,064,884)   90,327,250 
                     
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS (NOTE 4)                    
                     
From distributable earnings   (5,747,960)   (27,541,484)   (34,280,806)   (29,514,204)
From tax return of capital           (206,360)    
Decrease in net assets from distributions to shareholders   (5,747,960)   (27,541,484)   (34,487,166)   (29,514,204)
                     
BENEFICIAL INTEREST TRANSACTIONS (NOTE 3)                    
                     
Proceeds from sale of shares   14,506,618    15,299,257    26,967,402    18,372,976 
Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions   1,264,805    6,408,336    9,666,123    8,481,757 
Cost of shares redeemed   (10,200,963)   (15,779,816)   (31,225,912)   (48,980,226)
Net increase (decrease) resulting from beneficial interest transactions   5,570,460    5,927,777    5,407,613    (22,125,493)
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets   (24,810,959)   3,632,391    (114,144,437)   38,687,553 
                     
NET ASSETS:                    
Beginning of Year   119,737,084    116,104,693    402,773,273    364,085,720 
End of Year  $94,926,125   $119,737,084   $288,628,836   $402,773,273 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the Financial Statements.

 

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

   WesMark Balanced Fund   WesMark Government Bond Fund 
   For the Year Ended December 31, 2022   For the Year Ended December 31, 2021   For the Year Ended December 31, 2022   For the Year Ended December 31, 2021 
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS FROM:                
OPERATIONS                
                 
Net investment income  $1,472,965   $1,228,820   $3,203,653   $1,723,391 
Net realized gain (loss)   948,209    7,623,128    (13,548,640)   931,138 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)   (10,951,819)   8,441,681    (30,213,726)   (5,980,545)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations   (8,530,645)   17,293,629    (40,558,713)   (3,326,016)
                     
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS (NOTE 4)                    
                     
From distributable earnings   (3,806,929)   (7,186,523)   (3,641,903)   (3,221,768)
Decrease in net assets from distributions to shareholders   (3,806,929)   (7,186,523)   (3,641,903)   (3,221,768)
                     
BENEFICIAL INTEREST TRANSACTIONS (NOTE 3)                    
                     
Proceeds from sale of shares   6,615,483    14,566,594    20,202,558    40,640,060 
Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions   663,944    1,167,831    295,564    323,238 
Cost of shares redeemed   (17,324,069)   (18,755,578)   (31,529,222)   (24,247,563)
Net increase (decrease) resulting from beneficial interest transactions   (10,044,642)   (3,021,153)   (11,031,100)   16,715,735 
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets   (22,382,216)   7,085,953    (55,231,716)   10,167,951 
                     
NET ASSETS:                    
Beginning of Year   121,852,431    114,766,478    242,732,782    232,564,831 
End of Year  $99,470,215   $121,852,431   $187,501,066   $242,732,782 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the Financial Statements.

 

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

   WesMark West Virginia Municipal Bond Fund   WesMark Tactical Opportunity Fund 
   For the Year Ended December 31, 2022   For the Year Ended December 31, 2021   For the Year Ended December 31, 2022   For the Year Ended December 31, 2021 
                 
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS FROM:                
OPERATIONS                
                 
Net investment income  $1,855,445   $1,886,732   $573,986   $707,389 
Net realized gain (loss)   18,884    244,197    (1,782,542)   4,970,050 
Long-term capital gain distributions from other investment companies               29,022 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)   (10,726,622)   (1,582,104)   (4,801,450)   537,577 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations   (8,852,293)   548,825    (6,010,006)   6,244,038 
                     
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS (NOTE 4)                    
                     
From distributable earnings   (1,873,967)   (2,137,480)   (1,148,896)   (5,429,673)
Decrease in net assets from distributions to shareholders   (1,873,967)   (2,137,480)   (1,148,896)   (5,429,673)
                     
BENEFICIAL INTEREST TRANSACTIONS (NOTE 3)                    
                     
Proceeds from sale of shares   4,643,330    10,140,985    4,455,499    6,127,251 
Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions   254,666    285,768    15,188    86,696 
Cost of shares redeemed   (13,272,479)   (13,594,596)   (4,158,682)   (4,811,104)
Net increase (decrease) resulting from beneficial interest transactions   (8,374,483)   (3,167,843)   312,005    1,402,843 
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets   (19,100,743)   (4,756,498)   (6,846,897)   2,217,208 
                     
NET ASSETS:                    
Beginning of Year   114,697,998    119,454,496    47,979,089    45,761,881 
End of Year  $95,597,255   $114,697,998   $41,132,192   $47,979,089 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the Financial Statements.

 

 

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Financial Highlights
WesMark Small Company Fund

 

   For the Year Ended December 31, 2022   For the Year Ended December 31, 2021   For the Year Ended December 31, 2020   For the Year Ended December 31, 2019   For the Year Ended December 31, 2018 
PER COMMON SHARE OPERATING PERFORMANCE            
                     
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year  $15.66   $16.12   $12.79   $10.63   $13.90 
Income (Loss) from                         
Investment Operations:                         
Net Investment Income (Loss)   (0.00)(1)   (0.07)   (1.36)   (0.05)   (0.05)
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments   (3.22)   3.64    6.01    2.21    (1.89)
Total from Investment Operations   (3.22)   3.57    4.65    2.16    (1.94)
                          
LESS DISTRIBUTIONS TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS                         
                          
From Net Realized Gain on Investments   (0.73)   (4.03)   (1.32)       (1.33)
Total Distributions   (0.73)   (4.03)   (1.32)       (1.33)
Net Asset Value, End of Year  $11.71   $15.66   $16.12   $12.79   $10.63 
                          
Total Return   (20.56)%   23.23%   36.61%   20.32%   (13.72)%
                          
RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS                        
                          
Net Expenses   1.24%   1.23%   1.27%   1.26%   1.25%
Net Investment Loss   (0.04)%   (0.47)%   (0.37)%   (0.46)%   (0.43)%
Net Assets Value End of Year (000 omitted)  $94,926   $119,737   $116,105   $96,185   $81,439 
Portfolio Turnover Rate   52%   42%   52%   50%   88%

 

(1)Less than $0.005 per share.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the Financial Statements.

 

 

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Financial Highlights
WesMark Large Company Fund

 

   For the Year Ended December 31, 2022   For the Year Ended December 31, 2021   For the Year Ended December 31, 2020   For the Year Ended December 31, 2019   For the Year Ended December 31, 2018 
PER COMMON SHARE OPERATING PERFORMANCE            
                     
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year  $27.41   $23.41   $19.95   $16.80   $20.00 
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:                         
Net Investment Income (Loss)   0.09    (0.02)   (1.66)   0.04    0.04 
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments   (5.93)   6.08    6.89    4.40    (1.32)
Total from Investment Operations   (5.84)   6.06    5.23    4.44    (1.28)
                          
LESS DISTRIBUTIONS TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS                         
                          
From Net Investment Income   (0.09)   (0.00)(1)   (0.02)   (0.04)   (0.04)
From Net Realized Gain on Investments   (2.35)   (2.06)   (1.75)   (1.25)   (1.88)
From Tax Return of Capital   (0.01)                
Total Distributions   (2.45)   (2.06)   (1.77)   (1.29)   (1.92)
Net Asset Value, End of Year  $19.12   $27.41   $23.41   $19.95   $16.80 
                          
Total Return   (21.42)%   26.06%   26.31%   26.53%   (6.19)%
                          
RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS                        
                          
Net Expenses   1.13%   1.12%   1.14%   1.14%   1.13%
Net Investment Income/(Loss)   0.33%   (0.09)%   0.07%   0.23%   0.19%
Net Assets Value End of Year (000 omitted)  $288,629   $402,773   $364,086   $331,238   $287,441 
Portfolio Turnover Rate   34%   14%   27%   55%   37%

 

(1)Less than $0.005 per share.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the Financial Statements.

 

 

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Financial Highlights
WesMark Balanced Fund

 

   For the Year Ended December 31, 2022   For the Year Ended December 31, 2021   For the Year Ended December 31, 2020   For the Year Ended December 31, 2019   For the Year Ended December 31, 2018 
PER COMMON SHARE OPERATING PERFORMANCE            
                     
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year  $14.68   $13.45   $13.31   $11.77   $13.05 
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:                         
Net Investment Income (Loss)   0.19    0.16    (0.08)   0.23    0.23 
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments   (1.24)   1.96    0.72    2.14    (0.82)
Total from Investment Operations   (1.05)   2.12    0.64    2.37    (0.59)
                          
LESS DISTRIBUTIONS TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS                         
                          
From Net Investment Income   (0.22)   (0.17)   (0.22)   (0.23)   (0.23)
From Net Realized Gain on Investments   (0.28)   (0.72)   (0.28)   (0.60)   (0.46)
Total Distributions   (0.50)   (0.89)   (0.50)   (0.83)   (0.69)
Net Asset Value, End of Year  $13.13   $14.68   $13.45   $13.31   $11.77 
                          
Total Return   (7.19)%   15.85%   5.05%   20.30%   (4.58)%
                          
RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS                        
                          
Net Expenses   1.24%   1.25%   1.27%   1.25%   1.24%
Net Investment Income   1.36%   1.03%   1.66%   1.74%   1.69%
Net Assets Value End of Year (000 omitted)  $99,470   $121,852   $114,766   $112,171   $101,893 
Portfolio Turnover Rate   18%   23%   29%   31%   35%

 

See Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the Financial Statements.

 

 

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Financial Highlights
WesMark Government Bond Fund

 

   For the Year Ended December 31, 2022   For the Year Ended December 31, 2021   For the Year Ended December 31, 2020   For the Year Ended December 31, 2019   For the Year Ended December 31, 2018 
PER COMMON SHARE OPERATING PERFORMANCE            
                     
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year  $9.81   $10.08   $9.93   $9.68   $9.77 
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:                         
Net Investment Income   0.13    0.07    0.11    0.19    0.17 
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments   (1.80)   (0.21)   0.23    0.27    (0.06)
Total from Investment Operations   (1.67)   (0.14)   0.34    0.46    0.11 
                          
LESS DISTRIBUTIONS TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS                         
                          
From Net Investment Income   (0.15)   (0.13)   (0.19)   (0.21)   (0.20)
Total Distributions   (0.15)   (0.13)   (0.19)   (0.21)   (0.20)
Net Asset Value, End of Year  $7.99   $9.81   $10.08   $9.93   $9.68 
                          
Total Return   (17.11)%   (1.35)%   3.46%   4.75%   1.15%
                          
RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS                        
                          
Net Expenses   1.01%   1.02%   1.03%   1.01%   1.01%
Net Investment Income   1.51%   0.72%   1.09%   1.72%   1.81%
Net Assets Value End of Year (000 omitted)  $187,501   $242,733   $232,565   $231,959   $230,250 
Portfolio Turnover Rate   56%   40%   51%   37%   17%

 

See Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the Financial Statements.

 

 

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Financial Highlights
WesMark West Virginia Municipal Bond Fund

 

   For the Year Ended December 31, 2022   For the Year Ended December 31, 2021   For the Year Ended December 31, 2020   For the Year Ended December 31, 2019   For the Year Ended December 31, 2018 
PER COMMON SHARE OPERATING PERFORMANCE            
                     
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year  $10.69   $10.84   $10.67   $10.38   $10.54 
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:                         
Net Investment Income   0.18    0.17    0.18    0.20    0.21 
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments   (1.02)   (0.13)   0.18    0.30    (0.16)
Total from Investment Operations   (0.84)   0.04    0.36    0.50    0.05 
                          
LESS DISTRIBUTIONS TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS                         
                          
From Net Investment Income   (0.18)   (0.17)   (0.19)   (0.21)   (0.21)
From Net Realized Gain on Investments   (0.00)(1)   (0.02)   (0.00)(1)   (0.00)(1)    
Total Distributions   (0.18)   (0.19)   (0.19)   (0.21)   (0.21)
Net Asset Value, End of Year  $9.67   $10.69   $10.84   $10.67   $10.38 
                          
Total Return   (7.84)%   0.43%   3.48%   4.83%   0.47%
                          
RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS                        
                          
Net Expenses   1.10%   1.11%   1.10%   1.08%   1.09%
Net Investment Income   1.84%   1.61%   1.81%   1.94%   2.00%
Net Assets Value End of Year (000 omitted)  $95,597   $114,698   $119,454   $117,868   $114,345 
Portfolio Turnover Rate   9%   15%   10%   9%   10%

 

(1)Less than $0.005 per share.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the Financial Statements.

 

 

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Financial Highlights
WesMark Tactical Opportunity Fund

 

   For the Year Ended December 31, 2022   For the Year Ended December 31, 2021   For the Year Ended December 31, 2020   For the Year Ended December 31, 2019   For the Year Ended December 31, 2018 
PER COMMON SHARE OPERATING PERFORMANCE                
                     
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year  $12.16   $11.95   $11.25   $10.01   $10.62 
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:                         
Net Investment Income   0.14    0.19    0.04    0.10    0.05 
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments   (1.64)   1.45    0.91    1.56    (0.60)
Total from Investment Operations   (1.50)   1.64    0.95    1.66    (0.55)
                          
LESS DISTRIBUTIONS TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS                         
                          
From Net Investment Income   (0.22)   (0.13)   (0.04)   (0.11)   (0.04)
From Net Realized Gain on Investments   (0.07)   (1.30)   (0.21)   (0.31)   (0.02)
Total Distributions   (0.29)   (1.43)   (0.25)   (0.42)   (0.06)
Net Asset Value, End of Year  $10.37   $12.16   $11.95   $11.25   $10.01 
                          
Total Return   (12.38)%   13.94%   8.48%   16.61%   (5.20)%
                          
RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS                         
                          
Net Expenses(1)   1.43%   1.44%   1.50%   1.46%   1.56%
Net Investment Income(1)(2)   1.29%   1.45%   0.36%   0.91%   0.55%
Net Assets Value End of Year (000 omitted)  $41,132   $47,979   $45,762   $41,452   $35,734 
Portfolio Turnover Rate   85%   78%   169%   152%   145%

 

(1)The ratios shown do not include the Fund's proportionate shares of the expenses of the underlying investment companies in which the Fund invests.
(2)Recognition of net investment income is affected by the timing and declaration of dividends by the underlying investment companies in which the Fund invests.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the Financial Statements.

 

 

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Notes to Financial Statements  
  December 31, 2022

 

1. ORGANIZATION

 

WesMark Funds (the “Trust”) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Act”), as an open-end management investment company. The Trust consists of six portfolios (individually referred to as the “Fund”, or collectively as the “Funds”), which are presented herein:

 

Portfolio Name Diversification Investment Objective
WesMark Small Company Fund (“Small Company Fund”) Diversified To achieve capital appreciation
WesMark Large Company Fund (“Large Company Fund”) Diversified To achieve capital appreciation
WesMark Balanced Fund (“Balanced Fund”) Diversified To achieve capital appreciation and income
WesMark Government Bond Fund (“Government Bond Fund”) Diversified To achieve high current income consistent with preservation of capital
WesMark West Virginia Municipal Bond Fund (“West Virginia Municipal Bond Fund”) Non-diversified To achieve current income which is exempt from federal income tax and income taxes imposed by the State of West Virginia
WesMark Tactical Opportunity Fund (“Tactical Opportunity Fund”) Diversified To achieve capital appreciation

 

The assets of each Fund are segregated and a shareholder’s interest is limited to the Fund in which shares are held.

 

2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Funds in the preparation of their financial statements. These policies are in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) in the United States of America.

 

The accompanying financial statements were prepared in accordance with GAAP in the United States, which require the use of estimates made by management of the Funds. Actual results could differ from those estimates that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of increases and decreases in net assets from operations during the reporting period. Each Fund is an investment company and accordingly follows the investment company accounting and reporting guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standard Codifications Topic 946 Financial Services - Investment Companies.

 

Investment Valuation – In calculating their net asset value (NAV), the Funds generally value investments as follows:

 

››Equity securities listed on an exchange or traded through a regulated market system are valued at their last reported sale price or official closing price on their principal exchange or market.
››Fixed-income securities acquired with remaining maturities greater than 60 days are valued using price evaluations provided by a pricing service approved by the Board of Trustees (the “Trustees”).
››Fixed-income securities acquired with remaining maturities of 60 days or less may be valued using price evaluations provided by a pricing service approved by the Trustees. They may also be valued at their cost (adjusted for the accretion of any discount or amortization of any premium), which approximates value.
››Options are generally valued at market values established by the exchanges on which they are traded at the close of trading on such exchanges.
››Shares of other mutual funds are valued based upon their reported NAVs.

 

If the Funds cannot obtain a price or price evaluation from a pricing service for an investment, the Funds may attempt to value the investment based upon the mean of bid and asked quotations or fair value the investment based on price evaluations, from one or more dealers. If any price, quotation, price evaluation or other pricing source is not readily available when the NAV is calculated, the Funds use the fair value of the investment determined in accordance with the procedures described below. There can be no assurance that the Funds could purchase or sell an investment at the price used to calculate the Funds’ NAVs.

 

 

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December 31, 2022  

 

Fair Valuation and Significant Events Procedures – The Trustees have authorized the use of pricing services to provide evaluations of the current fair value of certain investments for purposes of calculating the NAV. Factors considered by pricing services in evaluating an investment include the yields or prices of investments of comparable quality, coupon, maturity, call rights and other potential prepayments, terms and type, reported transactions, indications as to values from dealers, and general market conditions. The Funds normally use mean evaluations (a price evaluation indicative of a price between the bid and asked prices for an investment) for fixed-income securities. In the event that market quotations and price evaluations are not available for an investment, the fair value of the investment is determined in accordance with procedures adopted by the Trustees.

 

The Trustees also have adopted procedures requiring an investment to be priced at its fair value whenever the Adviser determines that a significant event affecting the value of the investment has occurred between the time as of which the price of the investment would otherwise be determined and the time as of which the NAV is computed. An event is considered significant if there is both an affirmative expectation that the investment’s value will change in response to the event and a reasonable basis for quantifying the resulting change in value. Examples of significant events that may occur after the close of the principal market on which a security is traded, or after the time of a price evaluation provided by a pricing service or a dealer, include:

 

››With respect to securities traded in foreign markets, significant trends in U.S. equity markets or in the trading of foreign securities index futures or options contracts;
››With respect to price evaluations of fixed-income securities determined before the close of regular trading on the NYSE, actions by the Federal Reserve Open Market Committee and other significant trends in U.S. fixed-income markets; and
››Corporate announcements concerning matters such as acquisitions, recapitalizations, litigation developments, a natural disaster affecting the issuer’s operations or regulatory changes or market developments affecting the issuer’s industry.

 

The Funds may seek to obtain more current quotations or price evaluations from alternative pricing sources. If a reliable alternative pricing source is not available, the Funds will determine the fair value of the investment using another method approved by the Trustees.

 

A three-tier hierarchy has been established to maximize the use of observable market data and minimize the use of unobservable inputs and to establish classification of fair value measurements for disclosure purposes. Inputs refer broadly to the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, including assumptions about risk, for example, the risk inherent in a particular valuation approach used to measure fair value including such a pricing model and/or the risk inherent in the inputs to the valuation approach. Observable inputs are inputs that reflect the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability developed based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs are inputs that reflect the reporting entity’s own assumptions about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability developed based on the best information available in the circumstances.

 

The three-tier hierarchy of inputs is summarized in the three broad Levels listed below.

 

Level 1 —

Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Funds have the ability to access at the measurement date.

 

Level 2 —

Observable inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability either directly or indirectly. These inputs may include quoted prices for the identical instrument on an inactive market, prices for similar instruments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, yield curves, default rates and similar data.

 

Level 3 — Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability, to the extent relevant observable inputs are not available, representing the Funds’ own assumptions about the assumptions a market participant would use in valuing the asset or liability, and would be based on the best information available.

 

 

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Notes to Financial Statements  
  December 31, 2022

 

The following is a summary of the inputs used as of December 31, 2022 in valuing the Funds’ investments carried at fair value:

 

Small Company Fund

 

Investments in Securities at Value*  Level 1 - Quoted Prices   Level 2 - Other Significant Observable Inputs   Level 3 - Significant Unobservable Inputs   Total 
Common Stocks  $90,070,482   $   $   $90,070,482 
Exchange Traded Funds   1,768,135            1,768,135 
Short Term Investments   4,894,087            4,894,087 
Total  $96,732,704   $   $   $96,732,704 

 

Large Company Fund

 

Investments in Securities at Value*  Level 1 - Quoted Prices   Level 2 - Other Significant Observable Inputs   Level 3 - Significant Unobservable Inputs   Total 
Common Stocks  $277,357,101   $   $   $277,357,101 
Short Term Investments   13,790,212            13,790,212 
Total  $291,147,313   $   $   $291,147,313 

 

Balanced Fund

 

Investments in Securities at Value*  Level 1 - Quoted Prices   Level 2 - Other Significant Observable Inputs   Level 3 - Significant Unobservable Inputs   Total 
Common Stocks  $61,975,973   $   $   $61,975,973 
Exchange Traded Funds   303,251            303,251 
Corporate Bonds       22,655,113        22,655,113 
U.S. Government Agency - Collateralized Mortgage Obligations       643,972        643,972 
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities       1,418,962        1,418,962 
U.S. Government Agency - Mortgage- Backed Securities       3,654,809        3,654,809 
U.S. Government Agency Securities       5,566,799        5,566,799 
Taxable Municipal Bonds       2,456,347        2,456,347 
Short Term Investments   565,753            565,753 
Total  $62,844,977   $36,396,002   $   $99,240,979 

 

 

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Government Bond Fund

 

Investments in Securities at Value*  Level 1 - Quoted Prices   Level 2 - Other Significant Observable Inputs   Level 3 - Significant Unobservable Inputs   Total 
Corporate Bonds  $   $7,829,441   $   $7,829,441 
U.S. Government Agency - Collateralized Mortgage Obligations       88,398,979        88,398,979 
U.S. Government Agency - Mortgage- Backed Securities       35,597,190        35,597,190 
U.S. Government Agency Securities       9,733,213        9,733,213 
Taxable Municipal Bonds       32,044,346        32,044,346 
Short Term Investments   13,537,802            13,537,802 
Total  $13,537,802   $173,603,169   $   $187,140,971 

 

West Virginia Municipal Bond Fund

 

Investments in Securities at Value*  Level 1 - Quoted Prices   Level 2 - Other Significant Observable Inputs   Level 3 - Significant Unobservable Inputs   Total 
Non-Taxable Municipal Bonds  $   $95,150,336   $   $95,150,336 
Total  $   $95,150,336   $   $95,150,336 

 

Tactical Opportunity Fund

 

Investments in Securities at Value*  Level 1 - Quoted Prices   Level 2 - Other Significant Observable Inputs   Level 3 - Significant Unobservable Inputs   Total 
Exchange Traded Funds  $39,479,579   $   $   $39,479,579 
Short Term Investments   1,682,191            1,682,191 
Total  $41,161,770   $   $   $41,161,770 

 

All securities of the Funds were valued using either Level 1 or Level 2 inputs during the year ended December 31, 2022. Thus, a reconciliation of assets in which unobservable inputs (Level 3) were used is not applicable for the Funds.

 

*For detailed descriptions of sector and/or geography classifications, see the accompanying Portfolios of Investments.

 

Investment Income, Expenses and Distributions – Investment transactions are accounted for on a trade-date basis. Realized gains and losses from investment transactions are recorded on an identified cost basis. Interest income and expenses are accrued daily. Dividend income and distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Non-cash dividends included in dividend income, if any, are recorded at fair value. Foreign dividends are recorded on the ex-dividend date or when the Funds are informed of the ex-dividend date. Trust level expenses are allocated to each Fund based on net assets, equally across all Funds, or to a specific Fund, whichever is deemed most appropriate for a particular expense. Each Fund pays its own expenses.

 

Distributions of net investment income, if any, for the Small Company Fund, Large Company Fund, and Tactical Opportunity Fund are declared and paid quarterly. Distributions of net investment income for the Balanced Fund are declared and paid monthly, and distributions of net investment income for the Government Bond Fund and West Virginia Municipal Bond Fund are declared daily and paid monthly. Distributions of capital gains, if any, for Small Company Fund, Large Company Fund, Balanced Fund, Government Bond Fund, West Virginia Municipal Bond Fund, and Tactical Opportunity Fund are declared and paid annually.

 

Premium and Discount Amortization/Paydown Gains and Losses – All premiums and discounts on fixed-income securities are amortized/accreted over the estimated lives of such securities for financial statement purposes using the effective interest method. Gains and losses realized on principal payments of mortgage-backed securities (paydown gains and losses) are classified as part of investment income.

 

 

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Notes to Financial Statements  
  December 31, 2022

 

Federal Taxes – It is each Fund’s policy to comply with the Subchapter M provision of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, (the “Code”) and to distribute to shareholders each year substantially all of its income. As of and during the year ended December 31, 2022, the Funds did not have a liability for any unrecognized tax benefits. The Funds recognize interest and penalties, if any, related to tax liabilities as income tax expense in the Statements of Operations. The Funds file U.S. federal, state, and local tax returns as required. The Funds’ tax returns are subject to examination by the relevant tax authorities until expiration of the applicable statute of limitations which is generally three years after the filing of the tax return for federal purposes and four years for most state returns. Tax returns for open years have not incorporated uncertain tax positions that require a provision for income taxes and federal and state taxing authorities.

 

The Funds may be subject to taxes imposed by governments of countries in which they invest. Such taxes are generally based on either income or gains earned or repatriated. The Funds accrue and apply such taxes to net investment income, net realized gains and net unrealized gains as income is earned.

 

Withholding taxes on foreign dividends have been provided for in accordance with the Funds’ understanding of the applicable country’s tax rules and rates.

 

When-Issued and Delayed Delivery Transactions – The Funds may engage in when-issued or delayed delivery transactions. The Funds record when-issued securities on the trade date and maintain security positions such that sufficient liquid assets will be available to make payment for the securities purchased. Securities purchased on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis are marked to market daily and begin earning interest on the settlement date. Losses may occur on these transactions due to changes in market conditions or the failure of counterparties to perform under the contract.

 

Restricted Securities – Restricted securities are securities that either: (a) cannot be offered for public sale without first being registered, or being able to take advantage of an exemption from registration, under the Securities Act of 1933; or (b) are subject to contractual restrictions on public sales. In some cases, when a security cannot be offered for public sale without first being registered, the issuer of the restricted security has agreed to register such securities for resale, at the issuer’s expense, either upon demand by the Funds or in connection with another registered offering of the securities. Many such restricted securities may be resold in the secondary market in transactions exempt from registration. Restricted securities may be determined to be liquid under criteria established by the Trustees. The Funds will not incur any registration costs upon such resales. The Funds’ restricted securities are valued at the price provided by dealers in the secondary market or, if no market prices are available, at the fair value as determined in accordance with procedures established by and under the general supervision of the Trustees.

 

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities – The following discloses the Funds’ use of derivative instruments and hedging activities.

 

The Funds’ exposure to derivative contracts and hybrid instruments, either directly or indirectly through another investment company, may involve risks different from or possibly greater than the risk associated with investing directly in a security instead of the derivative. Risks include: 1) the value of the derivative may not correlate with the value of the underlying security or may correlate inversely; 2) any potential risk reduction may be offset with gain limitations; 3) derivatives may be difficult to price; 4) possible adverse tax consequences; and 5) other risks, such as but not limited to, stock market, interest rate, credit, currency, liquidity, and leverage risks.

 

Market Risk Factors: In pursuit of their investment objectives, certain Funds may use derivatives that increase or decrease a Fund’s exposure to the following market risk factors:

 

Equity Risk: Equity risk relates to the change in value of equity securities as they relate to increases or decreases in the general market.

 

Interest Rate Risk: Changes in interest rates will affect the value of a Fund’s investments. In general, as interest rates rise, bond prices fall, and as interest rates fall, bond prices rise. Interest rate risk is generally greater for funds that invest a significant portion of their assets in high yield securities.

 

Writing Covered Call Options and Purchasing Put Options

 

The Funds will not write call options on securities unless the securities are held in the Fund’s portfolio or unless the Fund is entitled to them in deliverable forms without further payment or after segregating cash in the amount of any further payment.

 

The Funds will not purchase put options on securities unless the securities are held in the Fund’s portfolio.

 

Option contracts (options) - are rights to buy or sell a security for a specified price within a specified period. The seller of the option receives a payment, or premium, from the buyer, which the seller keeps regardless of whether the buyer uses (or exercises) the option. Options can trade on exchanges or in the over the counter (OTC) market and may be bought or sold on a wide variety of securities. There were no options held as of December 31, 2022.

 

 

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A Fund may buy and/or sell the following types of options:

 

Call Options A call option gives the holder (buyer) the right to buy the underlying security from the seller (writer) of the option. A Fund may use call options in the following ways:

 

››Buy call options on a security in anticipation of an increase in the value of the security; or
››Sell call options on a security to generate income from premiums, and in anticipation of a decrease or only limited increase in the value of the underlying security. If a Fund writes a call option on a security that it owns and that call option is exercised, a Fund must deliver the security to the buyer and foregoes any possible profit from an increase in the market price of the security over the exercise price plus the premium received.

 

Put Options A put option gives the holder the right to sell the security to the writer of the option. A Fund may use put options in the following ways:

 

››Buy put options on a security in anticipation of a decrease in the value of the security; or
››Write put options on a security to generate income from premiums, and in anticipation of an increase or only limited decrease in the value of the security. In writing puts, there is a risk that a Fund may be required to take delivery of the security when its current market price is lower than the exercise price.

 

A Fund may also buy or write options, as needed, to close out existing option positions. Finally, a Fund may enter into combinations of options contracts in an attempt to benefit from changes in the prices of those options contracts (without regard to changes in the value of the security).

 

 

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Notes to Financial Statements  
  December 31, 2022

 

The effect of derivative instruments on the Statements of Operations for the year ended December 31, 2022:

 

Risk Exposure  Statements of Operations Location  Realized Gain/(Loss) on Derivatives Recognized in Income   Change in Unrealized Appreciation/(Depreciation) on Derivatives Recognized in Income 
Large Company Fund           
Equity Contracts (Written Options)  Net realized gain (loss) on written options/Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of written options  $367,790   $ 
Total     $367,790   $ 
Balanced Fund             
Equity Contracts (Written Options)  Net realized gain (loss) on written options/Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of written options  $2,889   $ 
Total     $2,889   $ 
Tactical Opportunity Fund             
Equity Contracts (Written Options)  Net realized gain (loss) on written options/Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of written options  $29,766   $ 
Total     $29,766   $ 

 

The Balanced Fund, Large Company Fund and Tactical Opportunity Fund had average monthly written call option notional value of $234,337, $3,015,178 and $779,022, respectively, during the year ended December 31, 2022.

 

Market Risk – The Funds may incur losses due to political, regulatory, market, economic or social developments affecting the market(s) generally. Local, regional or global events such as terrorism, war, natural disasters, disease/virus outbreaks and epidemics or other public health crises, recessions, depressions or other events – or the potential for such events – could have a significant negative impact on economic and market conditions.

 

The public health crisis caused by the novel coronavirus disease known as COVID-19 has become a pandemic that has resulted in, and may continue to result in, significant global economic and market volatility. COVID-19 has caused, and may continue to cause, societal disruptions such as quarantines, travel restrictions, workforce displacement and loss of resources. There is significant uncertainty surrounding the magnitude, duration, reach, costs and other effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, including actions that have been or could be taken by governmental authorities or other third parties. The impacts, as well as the uncertainty over impacts yet to unfold, of COVID-19 – and any other infectious illness outbreaks, epidemics, pandemics or other public health crises that may arise in the future – could negatively affect economies and markets in ways that cannot be foreseen.

 

 

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December 31, 2022  

 

3. SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST

 

The following tables summarize share activity:

 

   For the Year Ended December 31:    For the Year Ended December 31:  
   2022   2021 
Small Company Fund        
Shares sold   1,093,038    891,447 
Shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions declared   108,103    426,654 
Shares redeemed   (746,313)   (871,546)
Net increase resulting from share transactions   454,828    446,555 
Common shares outstanding, end of period   8,103,243    7,648,415 

 

   For the Year Ended December 31:   For the Year Ended December 31: 
   2022   2021 
Large Company Fund        
Shares sold   1,265,300    709,056 
Shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions declared   499,686    315,451 
Shares redeemed   (1,360,580)   (1,884,187)
Net increase/(decrease) resulting from share transactions   404,406    (859,680)
Common shares outstanding, end of period   15,099,576    14,695,170 

 

   For the Year Ended December 31:   For the Year Ended December 31: 
   2022   2021 
Balanced Fund          
Shares sold   487,554    1,008,176 
Shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions declared   49,827    80,283 
Shares redeemed   (1,261,719)   (1,319,080)
Net decrease resulting from share transactions   (724,338)   (230,621)
Common shares outstanding, end of period   7,576,264    8,300,602 

 

   For the Year Ended December 31:   For the Year Ended December 31: 
   2022   2021 
Government Bond Fund          
Shares sold   2,314,038    4,084,453 
Shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions declared   34,517    32,519 
Shares redeemed   (3,644,043)   (2,433,837)
Net increase resulting from share transactions   (1,295,488)   1,683,135 
Common shares outstanding, end of period   23,457,683    24,753,171 

 

 

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  December 31, 2022

 

   For the Year Ended December 31:   For the Year Ended December 31: 
   2022   2021 
West Virginia Municipal Bond Fund        
Shares sold   467,846    942,015 
Shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions declared   25,998    26,618 
Shares redeemed   (1,336,265)   (1,263,228)
Net decrease resulting from share transactions   (842,421)   (294,595)
Common shares outstanding, end of period   9,885,279    10,727,700 

 

   For the Year Ended December 31:   For the Year Ended December 31: 
   2022   2021 
Tactical Opportunity Fund          
Shares sold   403,019    486,751 
Shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions declared   1,427    7,245 
Shares redeemed   (384,362)   (378,269)
Net increase resulting from share transactions   20,084    115,727 
Common shares outstanding, end of period   3,965,044    3,944,960 

 

4. FEDERAL TAX INFORMATION AND TAX BASIS

 

The timing and character of income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP. These differences were primarily attributable to non-deductible excise taxes paid, net operating losses and taxable overdistribution. For the Funds’ most recent year ended December 31, 2022, permanent differences identified and reclassified among the components of net assets were as follows:

 

Fund Name  Paid-in Capital   Total Distributable earnings 
Small Company Fund  $(276,874)  $276,874 
Large Company Fund  $   $ 
Balanced Fund  $   $ 
Government Bond Fund  $   $ 
West Virginia Municipal Bond Fund  $(514)  $514 
Tactical Opportunity Fund  $(3,679)  $3,679 

 

For federal income tax purposes, the following amounts apply as of December 31, 2022:

 

Fund Name  Gross Appreciation (excess of value over tax cost)   Gross Depreciation (excess of tax cost over value)   Net Appreciation (Depreciation) of Foreign Currency and Derivatives   Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)   Cost of Investments for Income Tax Purposes (includes cost of derivatives) 
Small Company Fund  $30,604,170   $(2,691,033)  $   $27,913,137   $68,819,567 
Large Company Fund  $155,631,025   $(1,722,333)  $1   $153,908,693   $137,238,620 
Balanced Fund  $29,771,441   $(3,082,388)  $   $26,689,053   $72,551,926 
Government Bond Fund  $241,814   $(30,264,994)  $   $(30,023,180)  $217,164,151 
West Virginia Municipal Bond Fund  $354,834   $(6,283,170)  $   $(5,928,336)  $101,078,672 
Tactical Opportunity Fund  $3,180,317   $(1,545,287)  $(1)  $1,635,029   $39,526,740 

 

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  Notes to Financial Statements
December 31, 2022  

 

The difference between book and tax basis for unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) for the Funds is attributable to wash sales, grantor trusts adjustments, premium amortization adjustments and certain other investments.

 

The tax character of distributions as reported on the Statements of Changes in Net Assets for the years ended December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021 was as follows:

 

   For Year Ended December 31, 2022 
Fund Name  Tax-Exempt Income   Ordinary Income   Long-Term Capital Gain   Return of Capital   Total 
Small Company Fund  $   $   $5,747,960   $   $5,747,960 
Large Company Fund  $   $1,093,149   $33,187,657   $206,360   $34,487,166 
Balanced Fund  $   $1,684,615   $2,122,314   $   $3,806,929 
Government Bond Fund  $   $3,641,903   $   $   $3,641,903 
West Virginia Municipal Bond Fund  $1,862,599   $3,899   $7,469   $   $1,873,967 
Tactical Opportunity Fund  $   $866,192   $282,704   $   $1,148,896 

 

   For Year Ended December 31, 2021 
Fund Name  Tax-Exempt Income   Ordinary Income   Long-Term Capital Gain   Total 
Small Company Fund  $   $2,835,651   $24,705,833   $27,541,484 
Large Company Fund  $   $2,672,193   $26,842,011   $29,514,204 
Balanced Fund  $   $2,414,119   $4,772,404   $7,186,523 
Government Bond Fund  $   $3,221,768   $   $3,221,768 
West Virginia Municipal Bond Fund  $1,853,582   $33,405   $250,493   $2,137,480 
Tactical Opportunity Fund  $   $3,174,726   $2,254,947   $5,429,673 

 

As of December 31, 2022, the Funds' most recent year end, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis was as follows:

 

Fund Name  Undistributed net investment income   Accumulated net realized gain (loss) on investments   Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments   Total 
Small Company Fund  $   $   $27,913,137   $27,913,137 
Large Company Fund  $   $(21,569)  $153,908,693   $153,887,124 
Balanced Fund  $19,971   $633,134   $26,689,053   $27,342,158 
Government Bond Fund  $154,599   $(17,089,132)  $(30,023,180)  $(46,957,713)
West Virginia Municipal Bond Fund  $   $   $(5,928,336)  $(5,928,336)
Tactical Opportunity Fund  $56,747   $(1,770,456)  $(1,635,030)  $(78,679)

 

Under current law, capital losses maintain their character as short-term or long-term and are carried forward to the next tax year without expiration. As of December 31, 2022, the following amounts are available as carry forwards to the next tax year:

 

   Non expiring 
Fund Name  ST   LT 
Government Bond Fund  $3,493,360   $4,349,990 
Tactical Opportunity Fund  $1,625,743   $69,309 

 

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Notes to Financial Statements  
  December 31, 2022

 

The Funds elect to defer to the year ending December 31, 2023, capital losses recognized during the period November 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022 in the amount of:

 

Fund Name  Capital Losses 
Large Company Fund  $21,569 
Government Bond Fund  $9,245,782 
Tactical Opportunity Fund  $75,404 

 

Capital losses arising in the post-October period of the current fiscal year may be deferred to the next fiscal year if the fund elects to defer the recognition of these losses. When this election is made any losses recognized during the period are treated as having occurred on the first day of the next fiscal year separate from and in addition to the application of normal capital loss carryovers as described above.

 

5. INVESTMENT ADVISER FEE AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES

 

Investment Adviser Fee – WesBanco Investment Department is the Funds’ investment adviser (the “Adviser”). The Advisory Agreement between the Funds and the Adviser provides for an annual fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, equal to the percentage of each Fund’s average daily net assets as follows:

 

    
Fund Name  Investment Adviser Fee Percentage 
Small Company Fund   0.75% 
Large Company Fund   0.75% 
Balanced Fund   0.75% 
Government Bond Fund   0.60% 
West Virginia Municipal Bond Fund   0.60% 
Tactical Opportunity Fund   0.75% 

 

The Adviser is contractually obligated to waive a portion of its fees and reimburse other expenses until February 28, 2023 in amounts necessary to limit the Tactical Opportunity Fund’s operating expenses (including the organizational expenses of the Fund, but excluding interest expense, fees on borrowings and expenses associated with the Fund’s investment in other investment companies, if any, extraordinary expenses, tax reclaim recovery expenses and proxy-related expenses) to an annual rate (as a percentage of the Fund’s average daily net assets) of 1.75%. This expense limitation arrangement may not be terminated by the Adviser prior to such date unless such termination is approved by the Trustees. The Adviser is not entitled to recoup any of the fees or expenses waived or reimbursed within this expense limitation arrangement.

 

For the year ended December 31, 2022, the Adviser did not waive any fees due to expenses being under the limit.

 

Administrative Fee – ALPS Fund Services, Inc. (“ALPS”) provides the Funds with certain administrative personnel and services. The fees paid to ALPS are based on the daily average aggregate net assets of the Trust for the period, subject to an annual minimum (on the Trust level). The annual minimum fee will be allocated among the Funds using an equal per-Fund allocation. Any remaining amounts of the minimum fee after the per-Fund allocation will be allocated among the Funds based upon the relative net assets of each Fund.

 

Transfer Agent Fee – ALPS is the Transfer Agent and Dividend Disbursing Agent for the Funds. ALPS receives an annual base fee per Fund in addition to certain out-of-pocket expenses.

 

Distribution (12b-1) Fee – ALPS Distributors, Inc. (“ADI”), an affiliate of ALPS, serves as the Funds’ distributor. The Funds currently have no active distribution plan pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Act.

 

Shareholder Services Fee – Under the terms of Shareholder Services Agreements with WesBanco Bank ("WesBanco", an affiliate of the Adviser) and other financial institutions, the Funds may pay WesBanco as well as other financial institutions, up to 0.25% of average daily net assets. The fee is used to finance certain services for shareholders and to maintain shareholder accounts. WesBanco and other financial institutions may voluntarily choose to waive any portion of their fee, which arrangement they can modify or terminate at any time at their sole discretion.

 

 

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Recordkeeping Fee – The Funds may pay recordkeeping fees on an average net assets basis or on a per account per year basis to financial intermediaries for providing recordkeeping services to the Funds and shareholders.

 

Custodian Fees – WesBanco is the Funds’ custodian. The custodian fee paid to WesBanco is based on the level of each Fund’s average daily net assets for the period, plus out-of-pocket expenses. WesBanco may voluntarily choose to waive any portion of its fee. WesBanco can modify or terminate this voluntary waiver at any time at its sole discretion.

 

General – Certain Officers and Trustees of the Funds are Officers and Directors or Trustees of the above companies.

 

6. INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS

 

Purchases and sales of investments, excluding long-term U.S. government securities and short-term obligations, for the year ended December 31, 2022 were as follows:

 

Fund  Purchases   Sales 
Small Company Fund  $50,149,361   $50,103,425 
Large Company Fund   109,259,471    146,201,587 
Balanced Fund   15,449,787    30,142,401 
Government Bond Fund   102,545,522    127,594,849 
West Virginia Municipal Bond Fund   8,759,063    14,040,573 
Tactical Opportunity Fund   36,632,149    35,626,738 

 

Purchases and Sales of U.S. Government Securities, other than short-term securities, for the year ended December 31, 2022 were as follows:

 

Fund  Purchases   Sales 
Balanced Fund  $5,573,752   $450,000 
Government Bond Fund   14,702,891    2,523,090 

 

7. CONCENTRATION OF RISK

 

Since the West Virginia Municipal Bond Fund invests a substantial portion of its assets in issuers located in one state, it is more susceptible to factors adversely affecting issuers of that state than would be a comparable tax-exempt mutual fund that invests nationally. In order to reduce the credit risk associated with such factors, as of December 31, 2022, 30% of the securities in the portfolio were backed by letters of credit, bond insurance of various financial institutions, or financial guaranty assurance agencies.

 

Additionally, the Funds may invest a portion of their assets in securities of companies that are deemed by the Funds’ management to be classified in similar business sectors. The economic developments within a particular sector may have an adverse effect on the ability of issuers to meet their obligations. Additionally, economic developments may have an effect on the liquidity and volatility of portfolio securities.

 

8. COMPENSATION OF TRUSTEES

 

None of the Trustees are entitled to receive any retirement, pension plan or deferred compensation benefits from the Trust. Interested Trustees receive the same compensation as Independent Trustees. No officers of the Funds are compensated by the Funds, but officers may be reimbursed by the Funds for travel and related expenses incurred in performing their duties.

 

9. RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENT

 

In March 2020, the FASB issued guidance providing optional temporary financial reporting relief from the effect of certain types of contract modifications due to the planned discontinuation of the LIBOR (London Interbank Offered Rate) or other interbank-offered based reference rates as of the end of December 2022. Management continues to evaluate the impact of the guidance and may apply other elections, as applicable, as the expected market transition to alternative reference rates evolves.

 

 

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  December 31, 2022

 

10. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

 

In preparing these financial statements, the Funds’ management has evaluated events and transactions for potential recognition or disclosure through the date the financial statements were issued.

 

Shareholder Distributions for the Balanced Fund: On January 31, 2023, the Balanced Fund paid a monthly distribution of $0.027 per share to common shareholders of record as of January 24, 2023.

 

Shareholder Distributions for Government Bond Fund and West Virginia Municipal Bond Fund: On February 1, 2023, the Government Bond Fund and the West Virginia Municipal Bond Fund paid daily distributions declared from January 1, 2023 to January 31, 2023 totaling $0.019 and $0.015 per share, respectively, to common shareholders.

 

 

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

To the Shareholders and Board of Trustees of WesMark Funds

 

Opinion on the Financial Statements

 

We have audited the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities, including the portfolios of investments, of WesMark Funds comprising WesMark Small Company Fund, WesMark Large Company Fund, WesMark Balanced Fund, WesMark Government Bond Fund, WesMark West Virginia Municipal Bond Fund, and WesMark Tactical Opportunity Fund (the “Funds”) as of December 31, 2022, the related statements of operations for the year then ended, the statements of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended, the related notes, and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of each of the Funds as of December 31, 2022, the results of their operations, the changes in net assets, and the financial highlights for the periods indicated above, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

 

Basis for Opinion

 

These financial statements are the responsibility of the Funds’ management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Funds’ financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (“PCAOB”) and are required to be independent with respect to the Funds in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

 

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement whether due to error or fraud.

 

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of December 31, 2022, by correspondence with the custodian and brokers; when replies were not received from brokers, we performed other auditing procedures. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

 

We have served as the Funds’ auditor since 2011.

 

 

 

COHEN & COMPANY, LTD.

Cleveland, Ohio

March 1, 2023

 

 

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Shareholder Expense Example  
  December 31, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

As a shareholder of a Fund, you incur ongoing costs, including management fees and to the extent applicable, shareholder services fees and other Fund expenses. This example is intended to help you to understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Funds and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. It is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period from July 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022.

 

ACTUAL EXPENSES

The first line of the table below (“Actual Fund Return”) provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this section, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you incurred over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first section under the heading “Expense Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses attributable to your investment during this period.

 

HYPOTHETICAL EXAMPLE FOR COMPARISON PURPOSES

The second line under each fund of the table below (“Hypothetical Fund Return”) provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on a Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. Thus, you should not use the hypothetical account values and expenses to estimate the actual ending account balance or your expenses for the period. Rather, these figures are required to be provided to enable you to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Funds with other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.

 

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only. Therefore, the second line of the table below (“Hypothetical Fund Return”) is useful in comparing ongoing costs only and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds.

 

   Beginning Account Value July 1, 2022   Ending Account Value December 31, 2022   Expense Paid During Period(1)   Net Expense Ratios(2) 
WesMark Small Company Fund                
Actual Fund Return  $1,000.00   $1,000.80   $6.05    1.20% 
Hypothetical Fund Return (assuming a 5% return before expenses)  $1,000.00   $1,019.16   $6.11    1.20% 
WesMark Balanced Fund                    
Actual Fund Return  $1,000.00   $1,035.30   $6.21    1.21% 
Hypothetical Fund Return (assuming a 5% return before expenses)  $1,000.00   $1,019.11   $6.16    1.21% 
WesMark Government Bond Fund                    
Actual Fund Return  $1,000.00   $932.50   $4.82    0.99% 
Hypothetical Fund Return (assuming a 5% return before expenses)  $1,000.00   $1,020.21   $5.04    0.99% 
WesMark West Virginia Municipal Bond Fund                    
Actual Fund Return  $1,000.00   $1,006.10   $5.31    1.05% 
Hypothetical Fund Return (assuming a 5% return before expenses)  $1,000.00   $1,019.91   $5.35    1.05% 
WesMark Tactical Opportunity Fund                    
Actual Fund Return  $1,000.00   $1,023.70   $6.94    1.36% 
Hypothetical Fund Return (assuming a 5% return before expenses)  $1,000.00   $1,018.35   $6.92    1.36% 
WesMark Large Company Fund                    
Actual Fund Return  $1,000.00   $1,025.00   $5.67    1.11% 
Hypothetical Fund Return (assuming a 5% return before expenses)  $1,000.00   $1,019.61   $5.65    1.11% 

 

(1)Expenses are equal to the Funds' annualized net expense ratios, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 (to reflect the six month period).
(2)Annualized, based on the Fund's most recent fiscal half-year expenses.

 

 

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  Board of Trustees and Trust Officers
December 31, 2022 (Unaudited)  

 

The Board is responsible for managing the Trust’s business affairs and for exercising all the Trust’s powers except those reserved for the shareholders. The following tables give information about each Board member and the senior officers of the Funds. Where required, the tables separately list Board members who are “interested persons” of the Funds (i.e., “Interested” Board members) and those who are not (i.e., “Independent” Board members). The WesMark Fund Complex consists of one Investment Company (comprising six portfolios). Unless otherwise noted, each Officer is elected annually; each Board member oversees all portfolios in the WesMark Fund Complex; and serves for an indefinite term.

 

As of January 31, 2023, the Funds’ Board and Officers as a group owned approximately less than 1% of the Funds’ outstanding Shares.

 

Name, Year of Birth, Address* and Date Service Began Principal Occupations in Past Five Years, other Directorships Held and Previous Positions
Independent Trustees  
Lawrence E. Bandi
(1954)
Principal Occupations: Retired
  Other Directorships: Welty Corporation, St. Vincent’s de Paul Parish School.
TRUSTEE  
Began serving September 2004 Previous Positions: President, Central Catholic High School (Education); President and Chief Executive Officer, Valley National Gases, Inc. (Gas Supplier); Chief Financial Officer & Vice President, West Virginia Northern Community College (Education); VP & CFO MPD Corporation (Hospitality).
Jordan A. Miller, Jr.
(1951)
Principal Occupation: Retired

 

TRUSTEE

Began serving March 2021

Previous Positions and Directorships: Regional Chairman Fifth Third Bank Central Ohio (National Bank); Regional CEO and President Fifth Third Bank Central Ohio (Commercial, Consumer, and Private banking); Managing Director of Fifth Third Advisor Services (Investment Management); CEO Fifth Third Bank Investments a FINRA registered broker dealer (Investment Management).
Gary J. Madich, CFA
 
(1955)
Principal Occupation: Retired
  Other Directorships: Managing Director/CEO Global Fixed Income and previously Managing Director/Global CIO Fixed Income, JPMorgan Investment Management (Investment Management); Senior Managing Director/ CIO Fixed Income, Banc One Investment Advisors (Investment Management); Senior Vice President and Senior Portfolio Manager Fixed Income, Federated Investors (Investment Management).
TRUSTEE
Began serving November 2020

 

Interested Trustees  
J. Christopher Gardill** (1976) Principal Occupations: Member, Phillips, Gardill, Kaiser & Altmeyer, PLLC (private law firm).
  Other Directorships: Board Member, Wheeling Vintage Raceboat Regatta (Private Organization).

CHAIRMAN AND TRUSTEE

Began serving August 2015

 

 

*All Trustees may be reached via the Funds at 1290 Broadway, Suite 1000, Denver, CO, 80203.
**Mr. Gardill has served as Chairman since February 1, 2022. Mr. Gardill is an interested person due to his affiliation with Phillips, Gardill, Kaiser & Altmeyer, PLLC who serves as legal counsel to WesBanco Inc. and WesBanco Bank. The Funds’ investment adviser, WesBanco Investment Department, is a division of WesBanco Bank, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of WesBanco, Inc. Mr. Gardill was also an independent consultant to the Trust Committee of WesBanco Bank, Inc.

 

 

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Board of Trustees and Trust Officers  
  December 31, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

The name, address, age and principal occupations for the past five years of the officers of the Trust are listed below. Each officer serves as an officer of the six fund portfolios that comprise the Trust.

 

Name, Year of Birth and Address* Positions Held with Fund Date Service Began Principal Occupation(s) and Previous Position(s)
Officers    
Scott Love
(1976)
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER,
PRESIDENT
Began Serving: March 2020

Principal Occupations: Co-Portfolio Manager of the WesMark Funds; Executive Vice President, WesBanco Trust and Investment Services.

 

Previous Positions: Vice President of the WesMark Funds.

Jennifer S. Roth
(1975)

CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER

Began Serving: August 2019

Principal Occupations: Chief Compliance Officer of the WesMark Funds; Chief Compliance Officer and Senior Vice President of WesBanco Investment Department and WesBanco Trust and Investment Services; Registered Principal WesBanco Securities, Inc.

 

Previous Positions: Chief Compliance Officer/Compliance Manager, Global Alternative Investment Services, Inc., 2015 to August 2019.

Steven Kellas
(1966)

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, TREASURER

Began Serving: January 2013

Principal Occupation: Co-Portfolio Manager, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer of the WesMark Funds, Executive Vice President WesBanco Trust and Investment Services.
Todd P. Zerega
(1974)

SECRETARY

Began Serving: September 2004

Principal Occupations: Partner, Perkins Coie LLP.
Nicholas Adams
(1983)

ASSISTANT SECRETARY

Began Serving: March 2022

Principal Occupation: Principal Legal Counsel SS&C ALPS since 2022.

 

Previous Positions: VP, Senior Legal Counsel, SS&C ALPS from 2015-2020.

Scott Fuchs
(1969)
ASSISTANT TREASURER
Began Serving: August 2022

Principal Occupation: Fund Controller, SS&C ALPS since May 2022.

 

Previous Positions: Vice President at GAMCO Investors, Inc. from May 2016 – April 2021.

 

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  Statement Regarding the Liquidity Risk Management Program
December 31, 2022 (Unaudited)  

 

The WesMark Funds have adopted a liquidity risk management program pursuant to Rule 22e-4 (the "Liquidity Rule") under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "Program"). The Funds' Board of Trustees (the "Board") has designated WesBanco Investment Department as the administrator of the Program. The Program's principal objectives are to support the Funds' compliance with limits on investments in illiquid assets and to mitigate the risk that a Fund is unable to meet its redemption obligations on a timely basis. In this regard, the Program includes a number of elements that support the management or assessment of liquidity risk, including an assessment of factors that influence a Fund's liquidity and the periodic classification and, as determined necessary, re-classification of a Fund's investments into buckets that reflect the relative liquidity under current market conditions.

 

On November 15, 2022, the Funds' Board reviewed a written report from the Program administrator that addressed the operation of the Program, assessed its adequacy and effectiveness since November 16, 2021, the date of the last report, and recommended certain minor modifications to the Program. The Administrator's report described the key features of the Funds' liquidity risk management program, including the liquidity classification methodology and classifications of the holdings for each of the WesMark Funds, the status of regulatory filings required by the Liquidity Rule, a summary of exam and inspection results during the period, an update of monitoring of illiquid securities, and a review of redemptions in-kind policies and procedures. No changes were recommended changes to the Funds' highly liquid investment minimum ("HLIM") by the Administrator based upon the determination that the Funds were primarily highly liquid funds. Based upon this recommendation, the Board approved the unchanged HLIM. Lastly, the Board approved immaterial changes to the policies and procedures for clarity. Upon completion of the review, the Board concluded that based on the operation of the functions, as described in the Report, the Program is operating as intended and is effective in implementing the requirements of the Liquidity Rule.

 

 

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Additional Information  
  December 31, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

Mutual funds are not bank deposits or obligations, are not guaranteed by any bank, and are not insured or guaranteed by the U.S. government, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Federal Reserve Board, or any other government agency. Investment in mutual funds involves investment risk, including the possible loss of principal.

 

This report is authorized for distribution to prospective investors only when preceded or accompanied by the funds’ prospectus which contains facts concerning its objective and policies, management fees, expenses and other information.

 

VOTING PROXIES ON FUND PORTFOLIO SECURITIES

 

A description of the policies and procedures that the Funds use to determine how to vote proxies relating to securities held in a Fund’s portfolio is available, without charge and upon request, by calling 1-800-864-1013. A report on Form N-PX of how the Funds voted any such proxies during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available without charge and upon request by calling the Funds toll-free at 1-800-864-1013. This information is also available from the EDGAR database on the SEC’s website at https://www.sec.gov.

 

QUARTERLY PORTFOLIO SCHEDULE

 

The Funds file with the SEC a complete schedule of their portfolio holdings, as of the close of the first and third quarters of its fiscal year, on Form N-PORT. These filings are also available on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov and may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC (call 1-800-SEC-0330 for information on the operation of the Public Reference Room). You may also access this information on the WesMark Funds website at www.wesmarkfunds.com by clicking on “Quarterly Reports”, then selecting the name of the Fund.

 

NOTICE TO STOCKHOLDERS

 

For the year ended December 31, 2022, 99.39% of the distributions from net investment income for West Virginia Municipal Bond Fund are exempt from federal income tax.

 

Of the ordinary income (including short-term capital gain) distributions made by the Funds during the year ended December 31, 2022, the percentages qualifying for the dividend received deduction available to corporate shareholders are as follows:

 

Fund Name Percentage
Small Company Fund 42.71%
Large Company Fund 58.81%
Balanced Fund 82.15%
Tactical Opportunity Fund 7.62%

 

For the year ended December 31, 2022, the following percentages of total ordinary dividends paid by the Funds are qualifying dividends which may be subject to a maximum tax rate of 15%, as provided for by the Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Act of 2003. Complete information will be reported in conjunction with the reporting of your distributions on Form 1099-DIV. The percentages were as follows:

 

Fund Name Percentage
Small Company Fund 42.63%
Large Company Fund 59.95%
Balanced Fund 83.46%
Tactical Opportunity Fund 14.10%

 

Pursuant to Section 852(b)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, Small Company Fund, West Virginia Municipal Bond Fund, Large Company Fund, Balanced Fund, and Tactical Opportunity Fund designated $24,705,833, $250,493, $26,842,011, $4,772,404, and $2,254,947, respectively as long-term capital gain dividends.

 

 

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  Glossary of Terms
December 31, 2022 (Unaudited)  

 

Basis points – a unit that is equal to 1/100th of 1% and is used to denote the change in a financial instrument.

 

Collateralized Mortgage Obligation – complex mortgage backed securities that allocate payments and prepayments from an underlying mortgage pools among holders of different classes or tranches of the CMO.

 

Commercial Mortgage Securities (CMBS) – fixed-income investment products that are backed by mortgages on commercial properties rather than residential real estate.

 

Consumer Price Index (CPI) – a measure of the average change over time in the prices paid by urban consumers for a market basket of consumer goods and services.

 

Covered call – an options strategy where an investor holds a long position in an asset and writes (sells) call options on that same asset to generate an income stream.

 

Duration – a measure of a security’s price sensitivity to changes in interest rates. Securities with longer durations are more sensitive to changes in interest rates than securities of shorter durations.

 

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac – government sponsored entities that receive support through federal subsidies, loan or other benefits.

 

Floating rate debt – a debt instrument with a variable interest rate.

 

HFRI Fund of Funds Composite Index – The Hedge Fund Research, Inc. (HFRI) Fund of Funds Composite Index is an equal weighted index that consists of over 800 constituent hedge funds, including both domestic and offshore funds.

 

LIBOR – London Interbank Offered Rate – a benchmark interest rate at which major global banks lend to one another in the international interbank market for short-term loans.

 

Maturity – maturity date refers to the final payment date of a loan or other financial instrument, at which point the principal (and all remaining interest) is due to be paid.

 

Mortgage Backed Securities – a type of asset-backed security that is secured by a mortgage or collection of mortgages.

 

Mortgage Pool – a group of mortgages with similar interest rates and maturity dates “pooled together” for the issuance of a mortgage-backed security. Some mortgage-backed securities issued by Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and Ginnie Mae are known as "pools" themselves. These are the simplest form of mortgage-backed security.

 

MSCI All World index – The MSCI All World Index captures large and mid-c stocks across 23 developed and 27 emerging markets.

 

MSCI EAFA Index – The MSCI EAFE Index is an equity index which captures large and mid cap representation across 21 Developed Markets countries around the world, excluding the US and Canada.

 

MSCI Emerging Markets Index – The MSCI Emerging Markets Index captures large and mid cap representation across 27 Emerging Markets (EM) countries.

 

Options – a contract which offers the buyer the right, but not the obligation, to buy (call option) or sell (put option) the underlying asset at an agreed-upon price during a certain period of time or on a specific date.

 

Russell 2000 Index – an index measuring the performance of approximately 2,000 small-cap companies in the Russell 3000 Index, which is made up of 3,000 of the biggest U.S. stocks. The Russell 2000 serves as a benchmark for small-cap stocks in the United States.

 

S&P 500 – a market-capitalization-weighted index of the 500 largest publicly-traded companies in the U.S.

 

 

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Glossary of Terms  
  December 31, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

S&P 600 – An index of small-cap stocks managed by Standard and Poor's. The S&P 600 SmallCap Index covers a broad range of small cap stocks in the United States. The index is weighted according to market capitalization and covers about 3-4% of the total market for equities in the United States.

 

VIX Index – The Volatility Index, or VIX, is a real-time market index created by the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) that represents the market's expectation of 30-day forward-looking volatility. Derived from the price inputs of the S&P 500 index options, it provides a measure of market risk and investors' sentiments.

 

Yield – the income return on an investment, such as the interest or dividends received from holding a particular security.

 

Yield curve – a line that plots the interest rates, at a set point in time, of bonds having equal credit quality but differing maturity dates.

 

Yield spread – the difference between yields on differing debt instruments of varying maturities, credit ratings and risk, calculated by deducting the yield of one instrument from another.

 

Investment Ratings:

 

Description Standard and Poor’s Long-Term Debt Rating Moody’s Investors Service Long-Term Bond Rating
Highest rating available. Capacity to pay interest and repay principal is extremely strong. Carry smallest degree of investment risk. AAA Aaa
Very strong capacity to pay interest and repay principal. Differ from AAA rated securities by very small degree. Still considered high grade obligation. AA Aa
Strong capacity to pay interest and repay principal although is somewhat more susceptible to adverse effects of changes in circumstances and economic conditions than those rated higher. Considered upper medium grade obligation. A A
Regarded as having an adequate capacity to pay interest and repay principal. Any adverse economic conditions or changing circumstances are more likely to lead to a weakened capacity to pay vs. those rated higher. Considered medium grade obligation. BBB Baa
Judged to have speculative elements, but has less near-term vulnerability to default than other speculative=e issues. Faces major ongoing uncertainties or exposure to adverse business, financial, or economic conditions which could lead to inadequate capacity to meet timely interest and principal payments. BB Ba
Has greater vulnerability to default but currently has capacity to meet interest payments and principal repayments. Adverse business, financial, or economic conditions will likely impair capacity or willingness to pay interest or principal. Generally lack characteristics of the desirable investment. B B
Currently identifiable vulnerability to default and is dependent upon favorable business, financial, and economic conditions to meet timely payment of interest and repayment of principal. Such issues may be in default or there may be present elements of danger with respect to principal or interest. CCC Caa
Typically applied to debt subordinated to senior debt that is assigned an actual or implied CCC debt rating (by S&P). Represent obligations which are speculative in a high degree. CC Ca
Typically applied to debt subordinated to senior debt which has been assigned an actual or implied CCC-debt rating (by S&P). Represents the lowest rated class of bonds. C C

 

Credit rating firms, such as Standard & Poor's and Moody's, use different designations consisting of upper- and lower-case letters 'A' and 'B' to identify a bond's credit quality rating. 'AAA' and 'AA' (high credit quality) and 'A' and 'BBB' (medium credit quality) are considered investment grade. Credit ratings for bonds below these designations ('BB', 'B', 'CCC', etc.) are considered low credit quality, and are commonly referred to as "junk bonds."

 

 

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(b)Not applicable.

 

Item 2. Code of Ethics.

 

(a)       As of the end of the period covered by this report, the registrant has adopted a code of ethics (the “Section 406 Standards for Investment Companies - Ethical Standards for Principal Executive and Financial Officers”) that applies to the registrant’s Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer.

 

(b)       Not applicable.

 

(c)       During the period covered by this report, no amendments were made to the provisions of the code of ethics adopted in 2(a) above.

 

(d)       During the period covered by this report, no implicit or explicit waivers to the provisions of the code of ethics adopted in 2(a) above were granted.

 

(e)       Not applicable to the registrant.

 

(f)(3) The registrant hereby undertakes to provide to any person, without charge, upon request, a copy of the code of ethics referenced in Item 2(a) above.  To request a copy of the code of ethics, contact the registrant at 1-800-864-1013.

 

Item 3. Audit Committee Financial Expert.

 

The registrant’s Board of Trustees has determined that the following members of the Board’s Audit Committee are each an “audit committee financial expert” and are “independent” for purposes of this Item: Lawrence E. Bandi and Jordan A. Miller, Jr.

 

Item 4. Principal Accountant Fees and Services.

 

(a)       Audit Fees. The aggregate fees billed in each of the fiscal years ended December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2022 for professional services rendered by the principal accountant for the audit of the registrant’s annual financial statements or services that are normally provided by the accountant in connection with statutory and regulatory filings or engagements were $83,500 and $87,000 respectively.

 

(b)       Audit-Related Fees. The aggregate fees billed in each of the fiscal years ended December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2022 for assurance and related services by the principal accountant that are reasonably related to the performance of the audit of the registrant’s financial statements and are not reported under paragraph (a) of this Item were $0 and $0, respectively.

   

 

(c)       Tax Fees. The aggregate fees billed in each of the fiscal years ended December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2022 for professional services rendered by the principal accountant for tax compliance, tax advice and tax planning were $18,500 and $19,500, respectively.

 

(d)       All Other Fees. The aggregate fees billed in each of the fiscal years ended December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2022 for products and services provided by the principal accountant, other than the services reported in paragraphs (a) through (c) of this Item were $12,800 and $13,000 respectively. These services were provided in connection with conducting Rule 17f-2 examinations and preparing related SEC filings.

 

(e)(1) Audit Committee Policies Regarding Pre-approval of Services.

 

The Audit Committee is required to pre-approve audit and non-audit services performed by the independent auditor in order to assure that the provision of such services does not impair the auditor’s independence. Unless a type of service to be provided by the independent auditor has received general pre-approval , it will require specific pre-approval by the Audit Committee.  Any proposed services exceeding pre-approved cost levels will require specific pre-approval by the Audit Committee.

 

Certain services have the general pre-approval of the Audit Committee.  The term of the general pre-approval is 12 months from the date of pre-approval, unless the Audit Committee specifically provides for a different period.  The Audit Committee will annually review the services that may be provided by the independent auditor without obtaining specific pre-approval from the Audit Committee and may grant general pre-approval for such services.  The Audit Committee will revise the list of general pre-approved services from time to time, based on subsequent determinations.  The Audit Committee will not delegate its responsibilities to pre-approve services performed by the independent auditor to management.

 

The Audit Committee has delegated pre-approval authority to its Chairman.  The Chairman will report any pre-approval decisions to the Audit Committee at its next scheduled meeting.  The Committee will designate another member with such pre-approval authority when the Chairman is unavailable.

 

AUDIT SERVICES

 

The annual Audit Services engagement terms and fees will be subject to the specific pre-approval of the Audit Committee.  The Audit Committee must approve any changes in terms, conditions and fees resulting from changes in audit scope, registered investment company structure or other matters.

 

In addition to the annual Audit services engagement specifically approved by the Audit Committee, the Audit Committee may grant general pre-approval for other Audit Services, which are those services that only the independent auditor reasonably can provide.  The Audit Committee has pre-approved certain Audit Services; all other Audit Services must be specifically pre-approved by the Audit Committee.

   

 

AUDIT-RELATED SERVICES

 

Audit-Related Services are assurance and related services that are reasonably related to the performance of the audit or review of the registrant’s financial statements or that are traditionally performed by the independent auditor.  The Audit Committee believes that the provision of Audit-Related Services does not impair the independence of the auditor, and has pre-approved certain Audit-Related Services; all other Audit-Related Services must be specifically pre-approved by the Audit Committee.

 

TAX SERVICES

 

The Audit Committee believes that the independent auditor can provide Tax Services to the registrant such as tax compliance, tax planning and tax advice without impairing the auditor’s independence.  However, the Audit Committee will not permit the retention of the independent auditor in connection with a transaction initially recommended by the independent auditor, the purpose of which may be tax avoidance and the tax treatment of which may not be supported in the Internal Revenue Code and related regulations.  The Audit Committee has pre-approved certain Tax Services; all Tax Services involving large and complex transactions must be specifically pre-approved by the Audit Committee.

 

ALL OTHER SERVICES

 

With respect to the provision of services other than audit, review or attest services the pre-approval requirement is waived if:

 

(1)The aggregate amount of all such services provided constitutes no more than five percent of the total amount of revenues paid by the registrant, the registrant’s adviser (not including any sub-adviser whose role is primarily portfolio management and is subcontracted with or overseen by another investment adviser), and any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the investment adviser that provides ongoing services to the registrant to its accountant during the fiscal year in which the services are provided;
(2)Such services were not recognized by the registrant, the registrant’s adviser (not including any sub-adviser whose role is primarily portfolio management and is subcontracted with or overseen by another investment adviser), and any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the investment adviser that provides ongoing services to the registrant  at the time of the engagement to be non-audit services; and

(3)Such services are promptly brought to the attention of the Audit Committee of the issuer and approved prior to the completion of the audit by the Audit Committee or by one or more members of the Audit Committee who are members of the board of directors to whom authority to grant such approvals has been delegated by the Audit Committee.

 

The Audit Committee may grant general pre-approval to those permissible non-audit services classified as All Other services that it believes are routine and recurring services, and would not impair the independence of the auditor.

 

The SEC’s rules and relevant guidance should be consulted to determine the precise definitions of prohibited non-audit services and the applicability of exceptions to certain of the prohibitions.

   

 

PRE-APPROVAL FEE LEVELS

 

Pre-approval fee levels for all services to be provided by the independent auditor will be established annually by the Audit Committee.  Any proposed services exceeding these levels will require specific pre-approval by the Audit Committee.

 

PROCEDURES

 

Requests or applications to provide services that require specific approval by the Audit Committee will be submitted to the Audit Committee by both the independent auditor and the Principal Accounting Officer and/or Internal Auditor, and must include a joint statement as to whether, in their view, the request or application is consistent with the SEC’s rules on auditor independence.

 

(e)(2) The services described in paragraphs (c) and (d) of this Item were approved by the registrant’s Audit Committee pursuant to paragraph (c)(7)(i)(C) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X. There were no services of the kind described in paragraph (b) of this Item provided.

 

(f)       Not applicable to registrant.

 

(g)       Non-Audit Fees. The aggregate non-audit fees billed by the registrant’s accountant for services rendered to the registrant, and rendered to the registrant’s investment adviser, and any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the adviser that provides ongoing services to the registrant for each of the fiscal years of the registrant ended December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2022 were $16,200 and $14,500, respectively.

 

(h)       The registrant’s Audit Committee has considered that the provision of non-audit services that were rendered to the registrant’s adviser, and any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the investment adviser that provides ongoing services to the registrant that were not pre-approved pursuant to paragraph (c)(7)(ii) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X is compatible with maintaining the principal accountant’s independence.

 

Item 5. Audit Committee of Listed Registrants.

 

Not applicable to the registrant.

 

Item 6. Investments.

 

(a)The registrant’s “Schedule I – Investments in securities of unaffiliated issuers” (as set forth in 17 CFR 210.12-12) is included in Item 1 of this Form N-CSR.

 

(b)Not applicable to the registrant.

 

Item 7. Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies.

 

Not applicable to the registrant.

   

 

Item 8. Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies.

 

Not applicable to the registrant.

 

Item 9. Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Company and Affiliated Purchasers.

 

Not applicable to the registrant.

 

Item 10. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.

 

No changes to report.

 

Item 11. Controls and Procedures.

 

(a)The registrant’s principal executive and principal financial officers have concluded that the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (17 CFR 270.30a-3(c))), are effective in design and operation and are sufficient to form the basis of the certifications required by Rule 30a-(2) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, based on their evaluation of these disclosure controls and procedures within 90 days of the filing date of this report on Form N-CSR.

 

(b)There were no changes in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended) that occurred during the period covered by this report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

Item 12. Disclosure of Securities Lending Activities for Closed-End Management Investment Companies.

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 13. Exhibits.

 

(a)(1)Not applicable.

 

(a)(2)The certifications required by Rule 30a-2(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 are attached hereto as Ex.99.Cert.

 

(a)(3)Not applicable.

 

(b)A certification of the registrant’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as required by Rule 30a-2(b) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, is attached as Ex.99.906.Cert.

   

 

SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

Registrant WesMark Funds  
     
By /s/Scott Love  
 

Scott Love

President and Chief Executive Officer

(Principal Executive Officer)

 

 
Date March 3, 2023  

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

 

By /s/Scott Love  
 

Scott Love

President and Chief Executive Officer

(Principal Executive Officer)

 

 
Date March 3, 2023  
     
By /s/Steven Kellas  
 

Steven Kellas

Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer

(Principal Financial Officer)

 

 
Date March 3, 2023