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  "iapd_url": "https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/322879",
  "city_as_filed": "DALLAS",
  "url": "https://advisorcensus.com/firm/ascentis-independent-advisors-llc-dallas-tx-322879",
  "display_name": "Ascentis Independent Advisors, LLC",
  "summary": "Ascentis Independent Advisors, LLC is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm in Dallas, TX, registered since 2022, reporting $1 billion to $5 billion in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated July 13, 2026.",
  "citation": "AdvisorCensus. Ascentis Independent Advisors, LLC (CRD 322879): 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)",
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  "advisory_activity_labels": [
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    "Selection of other advisers (including private fund managers)"
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  "quick_answers": [
    {
      "q": "How is Ascentis Independent Advisors, LLC compensated?",
      "a": "On its Form ADV (Item 5.E, October 2026), Ascentis Independent Advisors, LLC reports these compensation arrangements: a percentage of assets under its management; fixed fees (other than subscription fees); other. The amounts are in Item 5 of its Form ADV Part 2A brochure."
    },
    {
      "q": "Where is Ascentis Independent Advisors, LLC located?",
      "a": "Ascentis Independent Advisors, LLC's principal office is in Dallas, TX, according to its Form ADV; the August 2026 filing also lists 25 other offices (Schedule D, Section 1.F)."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is Ascentis Independent Advisors, LLC registered with the SEC or a state?",
      "a": "Ascentis Independent Advisors, LLC is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm, registered since 2022. Status as filed: Approved. CRD 322879."
    },
    {
      "q": "How much does Ascentis Independent Advisors, LLC manage?",
      "a": "Ascentis Independent Advisors, LLC reports $2,094,861,769 in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated July 13, 2026 (94% discretionary)."
    },
    {
      "q": "How have Ascentis Independent Advisors, LLC's assets and staff changed since 2022?",
      "a": "In the Form ADV data for Ascentis Independent Advisors, LLC: Regulatory assets under management: $405,211,897 in the October 2022 data and $2,094,861,769 in the October 2026 data, up 417%. Total employees: 24 in October 2022 and 43 in October 2026. Assets under management move with markets as well as with clients coming and going."
    },
    {
      "q": "What types of clients does Ascentis Independent Advisors, LLC serve?",
      "a": "By number of clients on Form ADV Item 5.D: individuals (other than high net worth individuals) (2,080); high net worth individuals (610); corporations or other businesses not listed above (71)."
    },
    {
      "q": "Which custodians does Ascentis Independent Advisors, LLC use?",
      "a": "Ascentis Independent Advisors, LLC's most recent Form ADV filing (Schedule D, Section 5.K(3)) lists Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and Raymond James & Associates, Inc. as custodians holding 10% or more of its separately managed account assets."
    },
    {
      "q": "Does Ascentis Independent 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/322879"
    },
    {
      "q": "What changed in Ascentis Independent Advisors, LLC's recent Form ADV filings?",
      "a": "In the July 2026 filing data: Changed its office addresses in Bemidji, MN. Added an office in Boulder, CO."
    }
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      "period": "2024-10-01",
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      "period": "2026-07-01",
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        "Changed its office addresses in Bemidji, MN.",
        "Added an office in Boulder, CO."
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      "period": "2026-06-01",
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      "notes": [
        "Registered or notice-filed in AL, IN, KY, LA, MD, NE, VT, WV.",
        "Updated its list of owners and control persons (Schedule A)."
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      "period": "2026-04-01",
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        "Regulatory assets under management went from $1,652,954,798 to $2,094,861,769 (+27%).",
        "Employees performing advisory functions went from 25 to 39.",
        "Added the business name TVN Advisors.",
        "Added the business name Strada Wealth.",
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        "Added an office in Lehi, UT.",
        "Added an office in Osprey, FL.",
        "Added an office in Powell, WY."
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      "period": "2026-03-01",
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        "Changed its office addresses in Charlotte, NC."
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      "notes": [
        "Regulatory assets under management went from $880,384,165 to $1,652,954,798 (+88%).",
        "Changed its legal name from Golden State Equity Partners, LLC to Ascentis Independent Advisors, LLC.",
        "Added the business name Benchmark Financial Advisors.",
        "Added the business name Cirque Financial Group.",
        "Added the business name Constance Wealth Advisors.",
        "Added the business name Elias Financial Services.",
        "Added the business name Golden State Equity Partners.",
        "Added the business name ORG Partners.",
        "Added the business name Tinker Capital.",
        "Added the business name Waterstone Wealth.",
        "Added the business name Windfall Hill Capital.",
        "Added the business name Xartis Wealth Advisory Group.",
        "Added an office in Brunswick, OH.",
        "Added an office in Charlotte, NC.",
        "Added an office in Denver, CO.",
        "Added an office in Greenville, SC.",
        "Added an office in Schaumberg, IL.",
        "Added an office in Seattle, WA.",
        "Added an office in Sewickley, PA.",
        "Added an office in Torrance, CA.",
        "Updated its list of owners and control persons (Schedule A)."
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        "No longer lists an office in Bemidji, MN.",
        "Registered or notice-filed in NC."
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    "operator": "BH Monitor Services, LLC",
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