{ "crd_number": 107994, "slug": "abacus-planning-group-inc-columbia-sc-107994", "primary_business_name": "ABACUS PLANNING GROUP, INC.", "legal_name": "ABACUS PLANNING GROUP, INC.", "dbas": [], "city": "Columbia", "state": "SC", "country": "United States", "cbsa_code": "17900", "metro": { "cbsa_code": "17900", "common_name": "Columbia", "msa_name": "Columbia, SC", "path": "/advisors/sc/columbia" }, "registration_type": "sec", "registration_status": "Approved", "registration_date": "1998-04-03", "years_registered": 28, "period": "2026-10-01", "filing_date": "2026-04-13", "carried_forward": false, "raum_total": 2155806749.0, "raum_discretionary": 2074247209.0, "raum_non_discretionary": 81559540.0, "raum_band": "1b_5b", "raum_band_label": "$1 billion to $5 billion", "total_employees": 30, "advisory_employees": 5, "client_count_bucket": "fewer_than_5_in_some_types", "clients_by_type": { "charitable": { "raum": 97575425.0, "count": 11 }, "individuals": { "raum": 32565619.0, "count": 52 }, "pension_profit_sharing": { "raum": 70664582.0, "count": 10 }, "high_net_worth_individuals": { "raum": 1954879768.0, "count": 255 }, "corporations_other_businesses": { "raum": 121355.0, "count": null, "fewer_than_5": true } }, "compensation_types": [ "fixed", "hourly", "percentage_of_aum" ], "advisory_activities": [ "financial_planning", "portfolio_management_individuals", "portfolio_management_pooled_vehicles" ], "wrap_fee_participant": false, "disclosure_yes_count": 2, "states_registered": [ "FL", "GA", "NC", "NY", "PA", "SC", "TX" ], "websites": [ "https://abacusplanninggroup.com", "https://facebook.com/ABACUSPLANNING", "https://linkedin.com/COMPANY/ABACUS-PLANNING-GROUP", "https://linkedin.com/in/abbymason5619611b", "https://linkedin.com/in/alex-chastain-cfp%C2%AE-202a218", "https://linkedin.com/in/ann-beckwith-cfp%C2%AE-83770337", "https://linkedin.com/in/annemarieashworth", "https://linkedin.com/in/bailey-davis-769726137", "https://linkedin.com/in/brittany-midgette", "https://linkedin.com/in/carman-franklin-cfp%C2%AE-440095111", "https://linkedin.com/in/carolynstewart10", "https://linkedin.com/in/charlesbflowers", "https://linkedin.com/in/cherylrholland", "https://linkedin.com/in/corinne-s-hanna", "https://linkedin.com/in/daria-ali-fpqp-081325a4", "https://linkedin.com/in/hannah-quackenbush-cfp?-817549a0=", "https://linkedin.com/in/irish-plemons-9b842119", "https://linkedin.com/in/jonjrobertson", "https://linkedin.com/in/kara-bestler-fpqp-ba22991b", "https://linkedin.com/in/karlyn-jones-9aba5715a", "https://linkedin.com/in/laird-green-cfp%C2%AE-63468b16b", "https://linkedin.com/in/lucybjames", "https://linkedin.com/in/marc-mcqueen-347a44195", "https://linkedin.com/in/marshall-douglas-0aa4a8233", "https://linkedin.com/in/michaelholtb", "https://linkedin.com/in/serranoanne", "https://linkedin.com/in/siyue-kathy-guo-fpqp%E2%84%A2-14320741", "https://linkedin.com/in/stephen-maggard", "https://linkedin.com/in/stephen-scotty-scott-16427313", "https://linkedin.com/in/susan-mccants-cfp-27951012", "https://linkedin.com/in/tiara-byerly", "https://linkedin.com/in/william-jeter-cfa-caia-cfp%C2%AE-b11a2470", "https://twitter.com/abacusCheryl", "https://twitter.com/abacusCorinne", "https://twitter.com/abacusJon", "https://twitter.com/abacusScotty", "https://x.com/GroupAbacus/status/1035177782190329856?mx=2" ], "iapd_url": "https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/107994", "disclosure_items": [ { "item": "11.C(2)", "question": "Has the SEC or the CFTC ever found that the firm or an advisory affiliate was involved in a violation of SEC or CFTC regulations or statutes?" }, { "item": "11.C(5)", "question": "Has the SEC or the CFTC ever imposed a civil money penalty on the firm or an advisory affiliate, or ordered the firm or an advisory affiliate to cease and desist from an activity?" } ], "city_as_filed": "COLUMBIA", "url": "https://advisorcensus.com/firm/abacus-planning-group-inc-columbia-sc-107994", "display_name": "Abacus Planning Group, Inc.", "summary": "Abacus Planning Group, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm in Columbia, SC, registered since 1998, reporting $1 billion to $5 billion in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated April 13, 2026.", "citation": "AdvisorCensus. Abacus Planning Group, Inc. (CRD 107994): Form ADV filing data as of October 2026.", "registration_type_label": "SEC-registered investment adviser", "compensation_labels": [ "A percentage of assets under your management", "Hourly charges", "Fixed fees (other than subscription fees)" ], "advisory_activity_labels": [ "Financial planning services", "Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses", "Portfolio management for pooled investment vehicles (other than investment companies)" ], "quick_answers": [ { "q": "How is Abacus Planning Group, Inc. compensated?", "a": "On its Form ADV (Item 5.E, October 2026), Abacus Planning Group, Inc. reports these compensation arrangements: a percentage of assets under its management; hourly charges; fixed fees (other than subscription fees). The amounts are in Item 5 of its Form ADV Part 2A brochure." }, { "q": "Where is Abacus Planning Group, Inc. located?", "a": "Abacus Planning Group, Inc.'s principal office is in Columbia, SC, according to its Form ADV; the May 2026 filing also lists 1 other office (Schedule D, Section 1.F)." }, { "q": "Is Abacus Planning Group, Inc. registered with the SEC or a state?", "a": "Abacus Planning Group, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm, registered since 1998. Status as filed: Approved. CRD 107994." }, { "q": "How much does Abacus Planning Group, Inc. manage?", "a": "Abacus Planning Group, Inc. reports $2,155,806,749 in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated April 13, 2026 (96% discretionary)." }, { "q": "How have Abacus Planning Group, Inc.'s assets and staff changed since 2021?", "a": "In the Form ADV data for Abacus Planning Group, Inc.: Regulatory assets under management: $1,452,693,162 in the October 2021 data and $2,155,806,749 in the October 2026 data, up 48%. Total employees: 16 in October 2021 and 30 in October 2026. Assets under management move with markets as well as with clients coming and going." }, { "q": "What types of clients does Abacus Planning Group, Inc. serve?", "a": "By number of clients on Form ADV Item 5.D: high net worth individuals (255); individuals (other than high net worth individuals) (52); charitable organizations (11)." }, { "q": "Which custodians does Abacus Planning Group, Inc. use?", "a": "Abacus Planning Group, Inc.'s most recent Form ADV filing (Schedule D, Section 5.K(3)) lists Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. as a custodian holding 10% or more of its separately managed account assets." }, { "q": "Does Abacus Planning Group, Inc. report any disciplinary disclosures?", "a": "Reports 2 disclosure items on Form ADV Item 11: yes answers to 11.C(2) (SEC or CFTC finding of a violation) and 11.C(5) (SEC or CFTC civil money penalty or cease-and-desist order). Each question covers the firm and its advisory affiliates, and one event can produce several yes answers. The detail of any item is on the firm's SEC record: https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/107994" }, { "q": "What changed in Abacus Planning Group, Inc.'s recent Form ADV filings?", "a": "In the April 2026 filing data: Regulatory assets under management went from $1,899,035,212 to $2,155,806,749 (+14%). Registered or notice-filed in NY. Updated its list of owners and control persons (Schedule A)." } ], "filing_history": [ { "period": "2021-10-01", "regulatory_assets_under_management": 1452693162.0, "total_employees": 16, "filing_date": "2021-03-22" }, { "period": "2022-10-01", "regulatory_assets_under_management": 1670508559.0, "total_employees": 15, "filing_date": "2022-08-15" }, { "period": "2023-10-01", "regulatory_assets_under_management": 1507405296.0, "total_employees": 34, "filing_date": "2023-07-24" }, { "period": "2024-10-01", "regulatory_assets_under_management": 1681630457.0, "total_employees": 27, "filing_date": "2024-03-26" }, { "period": "2025-10-01", "regulatory_assets_under_management": 1899035212.0, "total_employees": 27, "filing_date": "2025-03-15" }, { "period": "2026-10-01", "regulatory_assets_under_management": 2155806749.0, "total_employees": 30, "filing_date": "2026-04-13" } ], "recent_changes": [ { "period": "2026-04-01", "period_label": "April 2026", "notes": [ "Regulatory assets under management went from $1,899,035,212 to $2,155,806,749 (+14%).", "Registered or notice-filed in NY.", "Updated its list of owners and control persons (Schedule A)." ] } ], "fees_from_brochure": null, "custodians": [ { "name": "Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.", "name_as_filed": "CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.", "affiliated": false } ], "custodians_note": "Custodians holding 10% or more of the firm's separately managed account assets, as filed on Form ADV (Schedule D, Section 5.K(3)). A custodian holds client assets; it does not endorse or supervise the firm. AdvisorCensus has no relationship with any custodian.", "markdown_url": "https://advisorcensus.com/firm/abacus-planning-group-inc-columbia-sc-107994.md", "clients": [ { "type": "individuals", "label": "Individuals (other than high net worth individuals)", "count": 52, "fewer_than_5": false, "raum": 32565619.0 }, { "type": "high_net_worth_individuals", "label": "High net worth individuals", "count": 255, "fewer_than_5": false, "raum": 1954879768.0 }, { "type": "pension_profit_sharing", "label": "Pension and profit sharing plans (but not the plan participants or government pension plans)", "count": 10, "fewer_than_5": false, "raum": 70664582.0 }, { "type": "charitable", "label": "Charitable organizations", "count": 11, "fewer_than_5": false, "raum": 97575425.0 }, { "type": "corporations_other_businesses", "label": "Corporations or other businesses not listed above", "count": null, "fewer_than_5": true, "raum": 121355.0 } ], "disclosure_line": "Reports 2 disclosure items on Form ADV Item 11.", "indexable": true, "suppressed": false, "claimed": false, "enhanced": false, "provided_by_the_firm": null, "source": { "name": "Form ADV", "as_of": "2026-10-01", "iapd_url": "https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/107994", "operator": "BH Monitor Services, LLC", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "credit": "AdvisorCensus (advisorcensus.com), from SEC Form ADV data" } }