# Boardwalk Financial Strategies LLC

> Boardwalk Financial Strategies LLC is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm in Hartland, WI, registered since 2023, reporting $100 million to $500 million in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated August 6, 2026.

- CRD: 165048
- Filed as: BOARDWALK FINANCIAL STRATEGIES LLC
- Registration: SEC-registered investment adviser (status as filed: Approved)
- Location: Hartland, WI
- Filing period: October 2026
- Form ADV filing dated: August 6, 2026
- SEC record (IAPD): https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/165048
- AdvisorCensus page: https://advisorcensus.com/firm/boardwalk-financial-strategies-llc-hartland-wi-165048

## Quick answers

**How is Boardwalk Financial Strategies LLC compensated?**
On its Form ADV (Item 5.E, October 2026), Boardwalk Financial Strategies LLC reports these compensation arrangements: a percentage of assets under its management; hourly charges.

**How much does Boardwalk Financial Strategies LLC charge?**
Its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated March 25, 2026 states: Hourly rate: $500 an hour (services for an advisor). Fees can differ by service and may be negotiable; the brochure is the complete statement.

**Where is Boardwalk Financial Strategies LLC located?**
Boardwalk Financial Strategies LLC's principal office is in Hartland, WI, according to its Form ADV.

**Is Boardwalk Financial Strategies LLC registered with the SEC or a state?**
Boardwalk Financial Strategies LLC is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm, registered since 2023. Status as filed: Approved. CRD 165048.

**How much does Boardwalk Financial Strategies LLC manage?**
Boardwalk Financial Strategies LLC reports $197,600,000 in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated August 6, 2026 (81% discretionary).

**How have Boardwalk Financial Strategies LLC's assets and staff changed since 2023?**
In the Form ADV data for Boardwalk Financial Strategies LLC: Regulatory assets under management: $114,400,000 in the October 2023 data and $197,600,000 in the October 2026 data, up 73%. Total employees: 5 in October 2023 and 6 in October 2026. Assets under management move with markets as well as with clients coming and going.

**What types of clients does Boardwalk Financial Strategies LLC serve?**
By number of clients on Form ADV Item 5.D: high net worth individuals (67); individuals (other than high net worth individuals) (18).

**Which custodians does Boardwalk Financial Strategies LLC use?**
Boardwalk Financial Strategies 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 Boardwalk Financial 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/165048

**What changed in Boardwalk Financial Strategies LLC's recent Form ADV filings?**
In the April 2026 filing data: Employees performing advisory functions went from 4 to 3. Regulatory assets under management went from $175,610,900 to $197,600,000 (+13%).

## From the Form ADV filing

### Compensation (Item 5.E)
- A percentage of assets under your management
- Hourly charges

### Fees and minimums (Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated March 25, 2026)

- Hourly rate: $500 an hour (services for an advisor)

> The hourly fee for services is $500 for an advisor and $250 for a staff member.

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: $197,600,000
- Discretionary: $159,110,000
- Non-discretionary: $38,490,000

### Clients (Item 5.D)

| Client type | Clients | Assets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Individuals (other than high net worth individuals) | 18 | $8,893,000 |
| High net worth individuals | 67 | $188,707,000 |

### Advisory services (Item 5.G)
- Financial planning services
- Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses

### Firm details
- Registered since: 2023 (3 years)
- Employees: 6 total, 3 performing advisory functions
- Wrap fee program participation: No
- States registered or notice-filed: IL, WI
- Disclosures (Item 11): Reports no disclosure items on Form ADV Item 11.

### Websites listed on Form ADV (Item 1.I)
- [boardwalk-fs.com](https://boardwalk-fs.com)
- Facebook @BOARDWALKFS
- LinkedIn @BOARDWALK-FINANCIAL-STRATEGIES-LLC

## Assets and staff over time

| Data period | Regulatory assets under management | Employees | Filing dated |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| October 2023 | $114,400,000 | 5 | September 12, 2023 |
| October 2024 | $142,300,000 | 5 | September 26, 2024 |
| October 2025 | $175,610,900 | 6 | March 6, 2025 |
| October 2026 | $197,600,000 | 6 | August 6, 2026 |

Regulatory assets under management: $114,400,000 in the October 2023 data and $197,600,000 in the October 2026 data, up 73%.
Total employees: 5 in October 2023 and 6 in October 2026.

## Changes in the filing (last 12 months)

### April 2026
- Employees performing advisory functions went from 4 to 3.
- Regulatory assets under management went from $175,610,900 to $197,600,000 (+13%).

## Source

Form ADV as filed, October 2026. Values appear as filed. Cite as: AdvisorCensus. Boardwalk Financial Strategies LLC (CRD 165048): Form ADV filing data as of October 2026.