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  "crd_number": 285399,
  "slug": "aqua-advisors-llc-285399",
  "primary_business_name": "AQUA ADVISORS LLC",
  "legal_name": "AQUA ADVISORS LLC",
  "dbas": [],
  "city": null,
  "state": null,
  "country": null,
  "cbsa_code": null,
  "metro": null,
  "registration_type": "sec",
  "registration_status": "Approved",
  "registration_date": "2021-01-04",
  "years_registered": 5,
  "period": "2026-10-01",
  "filing_date": "2026-03-17",
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  "raum_band": "100m_500m",
  "raum_band_label": "$100 million to $500 million",
  "total_employees": 2,
  "advisory_employees": 2,
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  "clients_by_type": {
    "high_net_worth_individuals": {
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      "count": 51
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  },
  "compensation_types": [
    "fixed",
    "percentage_of_aum",
    "performance_based"
  ],
  "advisory_activities": [
    "portfolio_management_individuals"
  ],
  "wrap_fee_participant": false,
  "disclosure_yes_count": 0,
  "states_registered": [
    "FL"
  ],
  "websites": [],
  "iapd_url": "https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/285399",
  "city_as_filed": null,
  "url": "https://advisorcensus.com/firm/aqua-advisors-llc-285399",
  "display_name": "Aqua Advisors LLC",
  "summary": "Aqua Advisors LLC is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm, registered since 2021, reporting $100 million to $500 million in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated March 17, 2026.",
  "citation": "AdvisorCensus. Aqua Advisors LLC (CRD 285399): Form ADV filing data as of October 2026.",
  "registration_type_label": "SEC-registered investment adviser",
  "compensation_labels": [
    "A percentage of assets under your management",
    "Fixed fees (other than subscription fees)",
    "Performance-based fees"
  ],
  "advisory_activity_labels": [
    "Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses"
  ],
  "quick_answers": [
    {
      "q": "How is Aqua Advisors LLC compensated?",
      "a": "On its Form ADV (Item 5.E, October 2026), Aqua Advisors LLC reports these compensation arrangements: a percentage of assets under its management; fixed fees (other than subscription fees); performance-based fees."
    },
    {
      "q": "How much does Aqua Advisors LLC charge?",
      "a": "Its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated March 17, 2026 states: Asset-based fee: 0.25% to 2% a year (a range, as the brochure states it); Hourly rate: $300 an hour (Portfolio Review and Consulting Services). Fees can differ by service and may be negotiable; the brochure is the complete statement."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is Aqua Advisors LLC registered with the SEC or a state?",
      "a": "Aqua Advisors LLC is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm, registered since 2021. Status as filed: Approved. CRD 285399."
    },
    {
      "q": "How much does Aqua Advisors LLC manage?",
      "a": "Aqua Advisors LLC reports $298,810,311 in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated March 17, 2026 (7% discretionary)."
    },
    {
      "q": "How have Aqua Advisors LLC's assets and staff changed since 2021?",
      "a": "In the Form ADV data for Aqua Advisors LLC: Regulatory assets under management: $133,437,933 in the October 2021 data and $298,810,311 in the October 2026 data, up 124%. Total employees: 1 in October 2021 and 2 in October 2026. Assets under management move with markets as well as with clients coming and going."
    },
    {
      "q": "What types of clients does Aqua Advisors LLC serve?",
      "a": "By number of clients on Form ADV Item 5.D: high net worth individuals (51)."
    },
    {
      "q": "Which custodians does Aqua Advisors LLC use?",
      "a": "Aqua Advisors LLC's most recent Form ADV filing (Schedule D, Section 5.K(3)) lists Banco Itau Uruguay S.A., Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., Citigroup Global Markets Inc., Credicorp Capital LLC, D&P Corredores de Bolsa, J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Morgan Stanley, Pershing LLC, Sabadell Securities USA, Inc., Santander Securities LLC, Stonex Securities Inc., UBS Securities LLC and XP Investments US, LLC as custodians holding 10% or more of its separately managed account assets."
    },
    {
      "q": "Does Aqua 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/285399"
    },
    {
      "q": "Does Aqua Advisors LLC state an account minimum?",
      "a": "Its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated March 17, 2026 says: \"The minimum dollar value for establishing an Account is generally $500,000. Initial investments of a lesser amount may be accepted at Adviser’s discretion.\""
    },
    {
      "q": "What changed in Aqua Advisors LLC's recent Form ADV filings?",
      "a": "In the April 2026 filing data: Employees performing advisory functions went from 1 to 2. Regulatory assets under management went from $221,449,344 to $298,810,311 (+35%)."
    }
  ],
  "filing_history": [
    {
      "period": "2021-10-01",
      "regulatory_assets_under_management": 133437933.0,
      "total_employees": 1,
      "filing_date": "2021-02-12"
    },
    {
      "period": "2022-10-01",
      "regulatory_assets_under_management": 148129899.0,
      "total_employees": 1,
      "filing_date": "2022-02-06"
    },
    {
      "period": "2023-10-01",
      "regulatory_assets_under_management": 121922139.0,
      "total_employees": 1,
      "filing_date": "2023-03-28"
    },
    {
      "period": "2024-10-01",
      "regulatory_assets_under_management": 147710488.0,
      "total_employees": 1,
      "filing_date": "2024-05-29"
    },
    {
      "period": "2025-10-01",
      "regulatory_assets_under_management": 221449344.0,
      "total_employees": 1,
      "filing_date": "2025-03-31"
    },
    {
      "period": "2026-10-01",
      "regulatory_assets_under_management": 298810311.0,
      "total_employees": 2,
      "filing_date": "2026-03-17"
    }
  ],
  "recent_changes": [
    {
      "period": "2026-04-01",
      "period_label": "April 2026",
      "notes": [
        "Employees performing advisory functions went from 1 to 2.",
        "Regulatory assets under management went from $221,449,344 to $298,810,311 (+35%)."
      ]
    }
  ],
  "fees_from_brochure": {
    "source": "Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated March 17, 2026",
    "provided_by_the_firm": false,
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    "stated_range": "0.25% to 2% a year",
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    "planning_fees": [
      "Hourly rate: $300 an hour (Portfolio Review and Consulting Services)"
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    "figures": [
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        "label": "Asset-based fee",
        "statements": [
          "Asset-based fee: 0.25% to 2% a year (a range, as the brochure states it)"
        ],
        "quotes": [
          "Adviser typically receives an annual management fee (from .25% to 2.00% of the Average Net Asset Value of the Account during the period)."
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      {
        "label": "Account minimum",
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          "Account minimum: $500,000 (the brochure says it may be waived or negotiated)"
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        "quotes": [
          "The minimum dollar value for establishing an Account is generally $500,000. Initial investments of a lesser amount may be accepted at Adviser’s discretion."
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          "Hourly rate: $300 an hour (Portfolio Review and Consulting Services)"
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          "Portfolio Review and Consulting Services are provided at either a flat fee negotiated with the client at the time of the engagement or by the hour. Hourly fees are charged at the rate of $300.00 / hr."
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    "quotes": [
      "Adviser typically receives an annual management fee (from .25% to 2.00% of the Average Net Asset Value of the Account during the period).",
      "The minimum dollar value for establishing an Account is generally $500,000. Initial investments of a lesser amount may be accepted at Adviser’s discretion.",
      "Portfolio Review and Consulting Services are provided at either a flat fee negotiated with the client at the time of the engagement or by the hour. Hourly fees are charged at the rate of $300.00 / hr."
    ],
    "note": "As stated in the firm's brochure; fees can differ by service and may be negotiable."
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      "name": "Banco Itau Uruguay S.A.",
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    {
      "name": "Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.",
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    {
      "name": "Citigroup Global Markets Inc.",
      "name_as_filed": "CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.",
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    {
      "name": "Credicorp Capital LLC",
      "name_as_filed": "CREDICORP CAPITAL LLC",
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    {
      "name": "D&P Corredores de Bolsa",
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    {
      "name": "J.P. Morgan Securities LLC",
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    {
      "name": "Morgan Stanley",
      "name_as_filed": "MORGAN STANLEY",
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    {
      "name": "Pershing LLC",
      "name_as_filed": "PERSHING LLC",
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    {
      "name": "Sabadell Securities USA, Inc.",
      "name_as_filed": "SABADELL SECURITIES USA, INC.",
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    },
    {
      "name": "Santander Securities LLC",
      "name_as_filed": "SANTANDER SECURITIES LLC",
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    },
    {
      "name": "Stonex Securities Inc.",
      "name_as_filed": "STONEX SECURITIES INC.",
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    },
    {
      "name": "UBS Securities LLC",
      "name_as_filed": "UBS SECURITIES LLC",
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    },
    {
      "name": "XP Investments US, LLC",
      "name_as_filed": "XP INVESTMENTS US, LLC",
      "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.",
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  "clients": [
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      "type": "high_net_worth_individuals",
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  "disclosure_line": "Reports no disclosure items on Form ADV Item 11.",
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  "suppressed": false,
  "claimed": false,
  "enhanced": false,
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  "source": {
    "name": "Form ADV",
    "as_of": "2026-10-01",
    "iapd_url": "https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/285399",
    "operator": "BH Monitor Services, LLC",
    "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
    "credit": "AdvisorCensus (advisorcensus.com), from SEC Form ADV data"
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