# Archford Capital Strategies, LLC

> Archford Capital Strategies, LLC is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm in Swansea, IL, registered since 2012, reporting $1 billion to $5 billion in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated April 30, 2026.

- CRD: 164482
- Filed as: ARCHFORD CAPITAL STRATEGIES, LLC
- Registration: SEC-registered investment adviser (status as filed: Approved)
- Location: Swansea, IL
- Filing period: October 2026
- Form ADV filing dated: April 30, 2026
- SEC record (IAPD): https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/164482
- AdvisorCensus page: https://advisorcensus.com/firm/archford-capital-strategies-llc-swansea-il-164482

## Quick answers

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

**How much does Archford Capital Strategies, LLC charge?**
Its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated March 13, 2026 states: Hourly rate: $100 to $350 an hour (advisory services and estate planning services); Subscription: $250,000 a year (financial planning on an ongoing basis). Fees can differ by service and may be negotiable; the brochure is the complete statement.

**Where is Archford Capital Strategies, LLC located?**
Archford Capital Strategies, LLC's principal office is in Swansea, IL, according to its Form ADV; the May 2026 filing also lists 2 other offices (Schedule D, Section 1.F).

**Is Archford Capital Strategies, LLC registered with the SEC or a state?**
Archford Capital Strategies, LLC is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm, registered since 2012. Status as filed: Approved. CRD 164482.

**How much does Archford Capital Strategies, LLC manage?**
Archford Capital Strategies, LLC reports $1,489,117,927 in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated April 30, 2026 (100% discretionary).

**How have Archford Capital Strategies, LLC's assets and staff changed since 2021?**
In the Form ADV data for Archford Capital Strategies, LLC: Regulatory assets under management: $810,347,395 in the October 2021 data and $1,489,117,927 in the October 2026 data, up 84%. Total employees: 36 in October 2021 and 45 in October 2026. Assets under management move with markets as well as with clients coming and going.

**What types of clients does Archford Capital Strategies, LLC serve?**
By number of clients on Form ADV Item 5.D: individuals (other than high net worth individuals) (496); high net worth individuals (278); pension and profit sharing plans (but not the plan participants or government pension plans) (67).

**Which custodians does Archford Capital Strategies, LLC use?**
Archford Capital Strategies, LLC's most recent Form ADV filing (Schedule D, Section 5.K(3)) lists Pershing LLC as a custodian holding 10% or more of its separately managed account assets.

**Does Archford Capital Strategies, 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/164482

**Does Archford Capital Strategies, LLC state an account minimum?**
Its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated March 13, 2026 says: "Archford generally does not impose a minimum relationship size."

**What changed in Archford Capital Strategies, LLC's recent Form ADV filings?**
In the May 2026 filing data: Updated its list of owners and control persons (Schedule A).

## 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 March 13, 2026)

- Account minimum: None

> Archford generally does not impose a minimum relationship size.

- Hourly rate: $100 to $350 an hour (advisory services and estate planning services)

> Archford offers hourly rates for both advisory services and estate planning services. The rate will range from $100 to $350 per hour and will be disclosed in the investment advisory agreement.

- Subscription: $250,000 a year (financial planning on an ongoing basis)

> Archford offers financial planning on an ongoing basis for an annual fee of up to $250,000. The fee will be determined by factors including the overall complexity and scope of service.

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

### Custodians (Schedule D, Section 5.K(3))
- Pershing LLC

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: $1,489,117,927
- Discretionary: $1,489,117,927
- Non-discretionary: $0

### Clients (Item 5.D)

| Client type | Clients | Assets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Individuals (other than high net worth individuals) | 496 | $182,822,854 |
| High net worth individuals | 278 | $1,011,090,735 |
| Investment companies | 1 | Not reported |
| Pension and profit sharing plans (but not the plan participants or government pension plans) | 67 | $206,424,926 |
| Charitable organizations | 6 | $21,423,923 |
| Corporations or other businesses not listed above | 13 | $67,355,489 |

### 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
- Pension consulting services
- Selection of other advisers (including private fund managers)
- Publication of periodicals or newsletters
- Educational seminars/workshops

### Firm details
- Registered since: 2012 (14 years)
- Employees: 45 total, 16 performing advisory functions
- Wrap fee program participation: No
- States registered or notice-filed: AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MO, NC, NE, NJ, NY, OH, TN, TX
- Disclosures (Item 11): Reports no disclosure items on Form ADV Item 11.

### Other offices (Schedule D, Section 1.F), as of the May 2026 filing
- Clayton, MO
- Edwardsville, IL

### Websites listed on Form ADV (Item 1.I)
- [archfordcapital.com](https://archfordcapital.com)
- [vimeo.com/archford](https://vimeo.com/archford)
- Facebook @ArchfordCapital
- LinkedIn @archford-capital-strategies
- X @ArchfordCapital
- YouTube @ArchfordCaptial

## Assets and staff over time

| Data period | Regulatory assets under management | Employees | Filing dated |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| October 2021 | $810,347,395 | 36 | September 22, 2021 |
| October 2022 | $889,994,350 | 49 | July 8, 2022 |
| October 2023 | $821,517,141 | 49 | June 29, 2023 |
| October 2024 | $971,538,037 | 41 | March 13, 2024 |
| October 2025 | $1,278,994,490 | 42 | July 2, 2025 |
| October 2026 | $1,489,117,927 | 45 | April 30, 2026 |

Regulatory assets under management: $810,347,395 in the October 2021 data and $1,489,117,927 in the October 2026 data, up 84%.
Total employees: 36 in October 2021 and 45 in October 2026.

## Changes in the filing (last 12 months)

### May 2026
- Updated its list of owners and control persons (Schedule A).

### April 2026
- Employees performing advisory functions went from 8 to 16.
- Regulatory assets under management went from $1,278,994,490 to $1,489,117,927 (+16%).
- Added an office in Clayton, MO.
- No longer lists an office in St. Louis, MO.
- Registered or notice-filed in NY.
- Updated its list of owners and control persons (Schedule A).

### January 2026
- Registered or notice-filed in CA, KY, NC, OH, TN.

## Source

Form ADV as filed, October 2026. Values appear as filed. Cite as: AdvisorCensus. Archford Capital Strategies, LLC (CRD 164482): Form ADV filing data as of October 2026.