# American Financial & Tax Strategies, Inc.

> American Financial & Tax Strategies, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm in New York, NY, registered since 1993, reporting $100 million to $500 million in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated January 20, 2026.

- CRD: 115559
- Filed as: AMERICAN FINANCIAL & TAX STRATEGIES, INC.
- Registration: SEC-registered investment adviser (status as filed: Approved)
- Location: New York, NY
- Filing period: October 2026
- Form ADV filing dated: January 20, 2026
- SEC record (IAPD): https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/115559
- AdvisorCensus page: https://advisorcensus.com/firm/american-financial-and-tax-strategies-inc-new-york-ny-115559

## Quick answers

**How is American Financial & Tax Strategies, Inc. compensated?**
On its Form ADV (Item 5.E, October 2026), American Financial & Tax Strategies, Inc. reports these compensation arrangements: a percentage of assets under its management; hourly charges; fixed fees (other than subscription fees).

**Where is American Financial & Tax Strategies, Inc. located?**
American Financial & Tax Strategies, Inc.'s principal office is in New York, NY, according to its Form ADV; the February 2026 filing also lists 1 other office (Schedule D, Section 1.F).

**Is American Financial & Tax Strategies, Inc. registered with the SEC or a state?**
American Financial & Tax Strategies, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm, registered since 1993. Status as filed: Approved. CRD 115559.

**How much does American Financial & Tax Strategies, Inc. manage?**
American Financial & Tax Strategies, Inc. reports $279,394,820 in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated January 20, 2026 (100% discretionary).

**How have American Financial & Tax Strategies, Inc.'s assets and staff changed since 2021?**
In the Form ADV data for American Financial & Tax Strategies, Inc.: Regulatory assets under management: $200,502,100 in the October 2021 data and $279,394,820 in the October 2026 data, up 39%. Total employees: 1 in October 2021 and 1 in October 2026. Assets under management move with markets as well as with clients coming and going.

**What types of clients does American Financial & Tax Strategies, Inc. serve?**
By number of clients on Form ADV Item 5.D: individuals (other than high net worth individuals) (105); high net worth individuals (80); charitable organizations (6).

**Which custodians does American Financial & Tax Strategies, Inc. use?**
American Financial & Tax Strategies, 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.

**Does American Financial & Tax Strategies, Inc. 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/115559

**Does American Financial & Tax Strategies, Inc. state an account minimum?**
Its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated January 20, 2026 says: "The Firm does not impose a minimum portfolio size."

**What changed in American Financial & Tax Strategies, Inc.'s recent Form ADV filings?**
In the February 2026 filing data: Added an office in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

## From the Form ADV filing

### Compensation (Item 5.E)
- A percentage of assets under your management
- Hourly charges
- Fixed fees (other than subscription fees)

### Fees and minimums (Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated January 20, 2026)

- Account minimum: None

> The Firm does not impose a minimum portfolio size.

As stated in the firm's brochure. Fees can differ by service and may be negotiable.

### Custodians (Schedule D, Section 5.K(3))
- Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.

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.

### Regulatory assets under management (Item 5.F)
- Total: $279,394,820
- Discretionary: $279,394,820
- Non-discretionary: $0

### Clients (Item 5.D)

| Client type | Clients | Assets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Individuals (other than high net worth individuals) | 105 | $41,737,151 |
| High net worth individuals | 80 | $236,274,182 |
| Pension and profit sharing plans (but not the plan participants or government pension plans) | Fewer than 5 | $719,237 |
| Charitable organizations | 6 | $605,173 |
| Corporations or other businesses not listed above | Fewer than 5 | $59,077 |

### Advisory services (Item 5.G)
- Financial planning services
- Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses
- Portfolio management for businesses (other than small businesses) or institutional clients
- Selection of other advisers (including private fund managers)

### Firm details
- Registered since: 1993 (32 years)
- Employees: 1 total, 1 performing advisory functions
- Wrap fee program participation: No
- States registered or notice-filed: CA, CO, FL, GA, NJ, NY, TX, VA
- Disclosures (Item 11): Reports no disclosure items on Form ADV Item 11.

### Other offices (Schedule D, Section 1.F), as of the February 2026 filing
- Fort Lauderdale, FL

### Websites listed on Form ADV (Item 1.I)
- theintelligentdecision.com
- Facebook @AMERICAN-FINANCIAL-TAX-STRATEGIES-INC- 530263377039835

## Assets and staff over time

| Data period | Regulatory assets under management | Employees | Filing dated |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| October 2021 | $200,502,100 | 1 | March 17, 2021 |
| October 2022 | $228,380,286 | 1 | March 18, 2022 |
| October 2023 | $209,859,145 | 1 | March 17, 2023 |
| October 2024 | $243,054,909 | 1 | March 21, 2024 |
| October 2025 | $256,777,103 | 1 | April 22, 2025 |
| October 2026 | $279,394,820 | 1 | January 20, 2026 |

Regulatory assets under management: $200,502,100 in the October 2021 data and $279,394,820 in the October 2026 data, up 39%.
Total employees: 1 in October 2021 and 1 in October 2026.

## Changes in the filing (last 12 months)

### February 2026
- Added an office in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

### December 2025
- Registered or notice-filed in CA, CO, FL, GA, TX, VA.

## Source

Form ADV as filed, October 2026. Values appear as filed. Cite as: AdvisorCensus. American Financial & Tax Strategies, Inc. (CRD 115559): Form ADV filing data as of October 2026.