# Auctus Advisors LLC

> Auctus Advisors LLC is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm in Charlotte, NC, registered since 2017, reporting $500 million to $1 billion in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated August 14, 2026.

- CRD: 289489
- Filed as: AUCTUS ADVISORS LLC
- Also doing business as: AUCTUS FAMILY OFFICE, AUCTUS PRIVATE CLIENT
- Registration: SEC-registered investment adviser (status as filed: Approved)
- Location: Charlotte, NC
- Filing period: October 2026
- Form ADV filing dated: August 14, 2026
- SEC record (IAPD): https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/289489
- AdvisorCensus page: https://advisorcensus.com/firm/auctus-advisors-llc-charlotte-nc-289489

## Quick answers

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

**How much does Auctus Advisors LLC charge?**
Its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated August 14, 2026 states: Flat fee: $5,000 to $100,000 (creating client pension consulting plans). Fees can differ by service and may be negotiable; the brochure is the complete statement.

**Where is Auctus Advisors LLC located?**
Auctus Advisors LLC's principal office is in Charlotte, NC, according to its Form ADV; the September 2026 filing also lists 1 other office (Schedule D, Section 1.F).

**Is Auctus Advisors LLC registered with the SEC or a state?**
Auctus Advisors LLC is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm, registered since 2017. Status as filed: Approved. CRD 289489.

**How much does Auctus Advisors LLC manage?**
Auctus Advisors LLC reports $612,923,272 in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated August 14, 2026 (100% discretionary).

**How have Auctus Advisors LLC's assets and staff changed since 2021?**
In the Form ADV data for Auctus Advisors LLC: Regulatory assets under management: $330,013,750 in the October 2021 data and $612,923,272 in the October 2026 data, up 86%. Total employees: 3 in October 2021 and 3 in October 2026. Assets under management move with markets as well as with clients coming and going.

**What types of clients does Auctus Advisors LLC serve?**
By number of clients on Form ADV Item 5.D: high net worth individuals (129); individuals (other than high net worth individuals) (75); pension and profit sharing plans (but not the plan participants or government pension plans) (14).

**Which custodians does Auctus Advisors LLC use?**
Auctus Advisors LLC'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 Auctus Advisors 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/289489

**Does Auctus Advisors LLC state an account minimum?**
Its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated August 14, 2026 says: "Auctus Advisors generally recommends an account minimum of $5,000,000, though exceptions may be made at Auctus Advisors’ discretion."

**What changed in Auctus Advisors LLC's recent Form ADV filings?**
In the June 2026 filing data: Added the business name Auctus Private Client. Added the business name Auctus Family Office.

## From the Form ADV filing

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

### Fees and minimums (Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated August 14, 2026)

- Account minimum: $5,000,000 (the brochure says it may be waived or negotiated)

> Auctus Advisors generally recommends an account minimum of $5,000,000, though exceptions may be made at Auctus Advisors’ discretion.

- Flat fee: $5,000 to $100,000 (creating client pension consulting plans)

> The negotiated fixed rate for creating client financial plans is between $5,000 and $100,000.

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: $612,923,272
- Discretionary: $612,923,272
- Non-discretionary: $0

### Clients (Item 5.D)

| Client type | Clients | Assets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Individuals (other than high net worth individuals) | 75 | $32,729,931 |
| High net worth individuals | 129 | $580,193,341 |
| Banking or thrift institutions | 0 | $0 |
| Investment companies | 0 | $0 |
| Business development companies | 0 | $0 |
| Pooled investment vehicles (other than investment companies and business development companies) | 0 | $0 |
| Pension and profit sharing plans (but not the plan participants or government pension plans) | 14 | $0 |
| Charitable organizations | 0 | $0 |
| State or municipal government entities (including government pension plans) | 0 | $0 |
| Other investment advisers | 0 | $0 |
| Insurance companies | 0 | $0 |
| Sovereign wealth funds and foreign official institutions | 0 | $0 |
| Corporations or other businesses not listed above | 0 | $0 |
| Other | 0 | $0 |

### 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)

### Firm details
- Registered since: 2017 (8 years)
- Employees: 3 total, 2 performing advisory functions
- Wrap fee program participation: No
- States registered or notice-filed: CA, FL, KS, MN, NC, NE, SC, TX
- Disclosures (Item 11): Reports no disclosure items on Form ADV Item 11.

### Other offices (Schedule D, Section 1.F), as of the September 2026 filing
- Pelican Rapids, MN

### Websites listed on Form ADV (Item 1.I)
- auctusadvisors.com
- Facebook @AUCTUSADVISORS
- Instagram @AUCTUSADVISORS
- LinkedIn @AUCTUSADVISORS

## Assets and staff over time

| Data period | Regulatory assets under management | Employees | Filing dated |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| October 2021 | $330,013,750 | 3 | September 20, 2021 |
| October 2022 | $343,676,559 | 3 | March 14, 2022 |
| October 2023 | $342,452,191 | 3 | July 5, 2023 |
| October 2024 | $401,411,122 | 3 | January 23, 2024 |
| October 2025 | $480,924,511 | 3 | February 19, 2025 |
| October 2026 | $612,923,272 | 3 | August 14, 2026 |

Regulatory assets under management: $330,013,750 in the October 2021 data and $612,923,272 in the October 2026 data, up 86%.
Total employees: 3 in October 2021 and 3 in October 2026.

## Changes in the filing (last 12 months)

### June 2026
- Added the business name Auctus Private Client.
- Added the business name Auctus Family Office.

### March 2026
- Regulatory assets under management went from $480,924,511 to $612,923,272 (+27%).

### February 2026
- Added an office in Pelican Rapids, MN.
- Registered or notice-filed in MN.

## Source

Form ADV as filed, October 2026. Values appear as filed. Cite as: AdvisorCensus. Auctus Advisors LLC (CRD 289489): Form ADV filing data as of October 2026.