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    "https://linkedin.com/COMPANY/AVIDIAN-WEALTH",
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  "disclosure_items": [
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      "item": "11.E(2)",
      "question": "Has a self-regulatory organization or a commodities exchange ever found that the firm or an advisory affiliate was involved in a violation of its rules, other than a minor rule violation under a plan the SEC approved?"
    },
    {
      "item": "11.E(4)",
      "question": "Has a self-regulatory organization or a commodities exchange ever disciplined the firm or an advisory affiliate by expelling or suspending it from membership, barring or suspending it from association with other members, or otherwise restricting its activities?"
    }
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  "city_as_filed": "HOUSTON",
  "url": "https://advisorcensus.com/firm/avidian-wealth-solutions-houston-tx-127186",
  "display_name": "Avidian Wealth Solutions",
  "summary": "Avidian Wealth Solutions is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm in Houston, TX, registered since 2005, reporting $1 billion to $5 billion in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated June 9, 2026.",
  "citation": "AdvisorCensus. Avidian Wealth Solutions (CRD 127186): Form ADV filing data as of October 2026.",
  "registration_type_label": "SEC-registered investment adviser",
  "compensation_labels": [
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  "advisory_activity_labels": [
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    "Portfolio management for pooled investment vehicles (other than investment companies)",
    "Pension consulting services",
    "Selection of other advisers (including private fund managers)",
    "Publication of periodicals or newsletters",
    "Educational seminars/workshops"
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  "quick_answers": [
    {
      "q": "How is Avidian Wealth Solutions compensated?",
      "a": "On its Form ADV (Item 5.E, October 2026), Avidian Wealth Solutions reports these compensation arrangements: a percentage of assets under its management; hourly charges; fixed fees (other than subscription fees); other."
    },
    {
      "q": "Where is Avidian Wealth Solutions located?",
      "a": "Avidian Wealth Solutions' principal office is in Houston, TX, according to its Form ADV; the July 2026 filing also lists 4 other offices (Schedule D, Section 1.F)."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is Avidian Wealth Solutions registered with the SEC or a state?",
      "a": "Avidian Wealth Solutions is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm, registered since 2005. Status as filed: Approved. CRD 127186."
    },
    {
      "q": "How much does Avidian Wealth Solutions manage?",
      "a": "Avidian Wealth Solutions reports $4,764,235,121 in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated June 9, 2026 (96% discretionary)."
    },
    {
      "q": "How have Avidian Wealth Solutions' assets and staff changed since 2021?",
      "a": "In the Form ADV data for Avidian Wealth Solutions: Regulatory assets under management: $2,606,712,727 in the October 2021 data and $4,764,235,121 in the October 2026 data, up 83%. Total employees: 49 in October 2021 and 59 in October 2026. Assets under management move with markets as well as with clients coming and going."
    },
    {
      "q": "What types of clients does Avidian Wealth Solutions serve?",
      "a": "By number of clients on Form ADV Item 5.D: high net worth individuals (1,080); individuals (other than high net worth individuals) (786); pension and profit sharing plans (but not the plan participants or government pension plans) (12)."
    },
    {
      "q": "Which custodians does Avidian Wealth Solutions use?",
      "a": "Avidian Wealth Solutions' most recent Form ADV filing (Schedule D, Section 5.K(3)) lists Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and Fidelity Distributors Company LLC as custodians holding 10% or more of its separately managed account assets."
    },
    {
      "q": "Does Avidian Wealth Solutions report any disciplinary disclosures?",
      "a": "Reports 2 disclosure items on Form ADV Item 11: yes answers to 11.E(2) (self-regulatory organization's finding of a rule violation) and 11.E(4) (self-regulatory organization's expulsion, suspension, bar, or restriction). Each question covers the firm and its advisory affiliates, and one event can produce several yes answers. The detail of any item is on the firm's SEC record: https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/127186"
    },
    {
      "q": "Does Avidian Wealth Solutions state an account minimum?",
      "a": "Its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated June 9, 2026 says: \"Avidian generally requires a minimum household asset level of $1,000,000 for a traditional actively managed account.\""
    },
    {
      "q": "What changed in Avidian Wealth Solutions' recent Form ADV filings?",
      "a": "In the April 2026 filing data: Employees performing advisory functions went from 32 to 36. Regulatory assets under management went from $3,994,927,750 to $4,764,235,121 (+19%). Registered or notice-filed in CT."
    }
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      "period": "2021-10-01",
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      "period": "2023-10-01",
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      "filing_date": "2023-03-31"
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      "period": "2024-10-01",
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      "period": "2026-04-01",
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      "notes": [
        "Employees performing advisory functions went from 32 to 36.",
        "Regulatory assets under management went from $3,994,927,750 to $4,764,235,121 (+19%).",
        "Registered or notice-filed in CT."
      ]
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    {
      "period": "2026-02-01",
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      "notes": [
        "Added an office in San Antonio, TX.",
        "No longer lists an office in Austin, TX.",
        "Registered or notice-filed in AL."
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      "Avidian generally requires a minimum household asset level of $1,000,000 for a traditional actively managed account."
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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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    "operator": "BH Monitor Services, LLC",
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