# AFF Fund Manager, LLC

> AFF Fund Manager, LLC is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm in Atlanta, GA, registered since 2017, reporting $1 billion to $5 billion in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated March 27, 2026.

- CRD: 281296
- Filed as: AFF FUND MANAGER, LLC
- Registration: SEC-registered investment adviser (status as filed: Approved)
- Location: Atlanta, GA
- Filing period: October 2026
- Form ADV filing dated: March 27, 2026
- SEC record (IAPD): https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/281296
- AdvisorCensus page: https://advisorcensus.com/firm/aff-fund-manager-llc-atlanta-ga-281296

## Quick answers

**How is AFF Fund Manager, LLC compensated?**
On its Form ADV (Item 5.E, October 2026), AFF Fund Manager, LLC reports these compensation arrangements: a percentage of assets under its management; performance-based fees.

**Where is AFF Fund Manager, LLC located?**
AFF Fund Manager, LLC's principal office is in Atlanta, GA, according to its Form ADV.

**Is AFF Fund Manager, LLC registered with the SEC or a state?**
AFF Fund Manager, LLC is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm, registered since 2017. Status as filed: Approved. CRD 281296.

**How much does AFF Fund Manager, LLC manage?**
AFF Fund Manager, LLC reports $2,009,991,423 in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated March 27, 2026 (100% discretionary).

**How have AFF Fund Manager, LLC's assets and staff changed since 2021?**
In the Form ADV data for AFF Fund Manager, LLC: Regulatory assets under management: $689,408,585 in the October 2021 data and $2,009,991,423 in the October 2026 data, up 192%. Total employees: 40 in October 2021 and 55 in October 2026. Assets under management move with markets as well as with clients coming and going.

**What types of clients does AFF Fund Manager, LLC serve?**
By number of clients on Form ADV Item 5.D: pooled investment vehicles (other than investment companies and business development companies) (14).

**Does AFF Fund Manager, LLC report any disciplinary disclosures?**
Reports no disclosure items on Form ADV Item 11. The detail of any item is on the firm's SEC record: https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/281296

## From the Form ADV filing

### Compensation (Item 5.E)
- A percentage of assets under your management
- Performance-based fees

### Regulatory assets under management (Item 5.F)
- Total: $2,009,991,423
- Discretionary: $2,009,991,423
- Non-discretionary: $0

### Clients (Item 5.D)

| Client type | Clients | Assets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pooled investment vehicles (other than investment companies and business development companies) | 14 | $2,009,991,423 |

### Advisory services (Item 5.G)
- Portfolio management for pooled investment vehicles (other than investment companies)

### Firm details
- Registered since: 2017 (9 years)
- Employees: 55 total, 15 performing advisory functions
- Wrap fee program participation: No
- Disclosures (Item 11): Reports no disclosure items on Form ADV Item 11.

### Websites listed on Form ADV (Item 1.I)
- theardentcompanies.com
- LinkedIn @the-ardent-companies

## Assets and staff over time

| Data period | Regulatory assets under management | Employees | Filing dated |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| October 2021 | $689,408,585 | 40 | March 31, 2021 |
| October 2022 | $1,028,408,585 | 47 | March 31, 2022 |
| October 2023 | $1,325,741,585 | 47 | March 31, 2023 |
| October 2024 | $1,718,393,316 | 54 | March 29, 2024 |
| October 2025 | $1,886,312,708 | 55 | March 28, 2025 |
| October 2026 | $2,009,991,423 | 55 | March 27, 2026 |

Regulatory assets under management: $689,408,585 in the October 2021 data and $2,009,991,423 in the October 2026 data, up 192%.
Total employees: 40 in October 2021 and 55 in October 2026.

## Source

Form ADV as filed, October 2026. Values appear as filed. Cite as: AdvisorCensus. AFF Fund Manager, LLC (CRD 281296): Form ADV filing data as of October 2026.
