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  "primary_business_name": "APTUS CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC",
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    "https://aptusetfs.com",
    "https://impact-series.com",
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  "iapd_url": "https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/167626",
  "city_as_filed": "FAIRHOPE",
  "url": "https://advisorcensus.com/firm/aptus-capital-advisors-llc-fairhope-al-167626",
  "display_name": "Aptus Capital Advisors, LLC",
  "summary": "Aptus Capital Advisors, LLC is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm in Fairhope, AL, registered since 2016, reporting over $5 billion in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated September 24, 2026.",
  "citation": "AdvisorCensus. Aptus Capital Advisors, LLC (CRD 167626): Form ADV filing data as of October 2026.",
  "registration_type_label": "SEC-registered investment adviser",
  "compensation_labels": [
    "A percentage of assets under your management",
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    "Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses",
    "Portfolio management for investment companies (and business development companies)",
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  "quick_answers": [
    {
      "q": "How is Aptus Capital Advisors, LLC compensated?",
      "a": "On its Form ADV (Item 5.E, October 2026), Aptus Capital Advisors, LLC reports these compensation arrangements: a percentage of assets under its management; fixed fees (other than subscription fees)."
    },
    {
      "q": "How much does Aptus Capital Advisors, LLC charge?",
      "a": "Its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated July 22, 2026 states: Flat fee: $100,000 (sub-advisory services). Fees can differ by service and may be negotiable; the brochure is the complete statement."
    },
    {
      "q": "Where is Aptus Capital Advisors, LLC located?",
      "a": "Aptus Capital Advisors, LLC's principal office is in Fairhope, AL, according to its Form ADV; the October 2026 filing also lists 5 other offices (Schedule D, Section 1.F)."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is Aptus Capital Advisors, LLC registered with the SEC or a state?",
      "a": "Aptus Capital Advisors, LLC is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm, registered since 2016. Status as filed: Approved. CRD 167626."
    },
    {
      "q": "How much does Aptus Capital Advisors, LLC manage?",
      "a": "Aptus Capital Advisors, LLC reports $14,141,557,319 in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated September 24, 2026 (90% discretionary)."
    },
    {
      "q": "How have Aptus Capital Advisors, LLC's assets and staff changed since 2021?",
      "a": "In the Form ADV data for Aptus Capital Advisors, LLC: Regulatory assets under management: $2,494,262,354 in the October 2021 data and $14,141,557,319 in the October 2026 data, up 467%. Total employees: 22 in October 2021 and 40 in October 2026. Assets under management move with markets as well as with clients coming and going."
    },
    {
      "q": "What types of clients does Aptus Capital Advisors, LLC serve?",
      "a": "By number of clients on Form ADV Item 5.D: individuals (other than high net worth individuals) (10,335); high net worth individuals (2,358); investment companies (14)."
    },
    {
      "q": "Which custodians does Aptus Capital Advisors, LLC use?",
      "a": "Aptus Capital Advisors, LLC's most recent Form ADV filing (Schedule D, Section 5.K(3)) lists Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC as custodians holding 10% or more of its separately managed account assets."
    },
    {
      "q": "Does Aptus Capital Advisors, LLC report any disciplinary disclosures?",
      "a": "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/167626"
    },
    {
      "q": "What changed in Aptus Capital Advisors, LLC's recent Form ADV filings?",
      "a": "In the October 2026 filing data: Changed its office addresses in Birmingham, AL."
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      "period": "2025-10-01",
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  "recent_changes": [
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      "period": "2026-10-01",
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      "notes": [
        "Changed its office addresses in Birmingham, AL."
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    {
      "period": "2026-04-01",
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      "notes": [
        "Employees performing advisory functions went from 19 to 26.",
        "Regulatory assets under management went from $9,856,216,354 to $14,141,557,319 (+43%).",
        "Added an office in Birmingham, AL.",
        "Added an office in Naperville, IL.",
        "Added an office in Naples, FL.",
        "Added an office in St. Petersburg, FL.",
        "No longer lists an office in Fairhope, AL."
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    "source": "Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated July 22, 2026",
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    "note": "As stated in the firm's brochure; fees can differ by service and may be negotiable."
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      "name": "Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.",
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      "name": "Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC",
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  "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.",
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  "source": {
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    "operator": "BH Monitor Services, LLC",
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    "credit": "AdvisorCensus (advisorcensus.com), from SEC Form ADV data"
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