# Carosa, Stanton & Depaolo Asset Management, LLC

> Carosa, Stanton & Depaolo Asset Management, LLC is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm in Mendon, NY, registered since 1996, reporting $25 million to $100 million in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated March 27, 2026.

- CRD: 104588
- Filed as: CAROSA, STANTON & DEPAOLO ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC
- Legal name: Carosa Stanton Asset Management, LLC
- Also doing business as: CAROSA, STANTON & DEPAOLO ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC, INDEPENDENT FIDUCIARY CONSULTANTS
- Registration: SEC-registered investment adviser (status as filed: Approved)
- Location: Mendon, NY
- Filing period: October 2026
- Form ADV filing dated: March 27, 2026
- SEC record (IAPD): https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/104588
- AdvisorCensus page: https://advisorcensus.com/firm/carosa-stanton-and-depaolo-asset-management-llc-mendon-ny-104588

## Quick answers

**How is Carosa, Stanton & Depaolo Asset Management, LLC compensated?**
On its Form ADV (Item 5.E, October 2026), Carosa, Stanton & Depaolo Asset Management, LLC reports these compensation arrangements: a percentage of assets under its management. The amounts are in Item 5 of its Form ADV Part 2A brochure.

**Where is Carosa, Stanton & Depaolo Asset Management, LLC located?**
Carosa, Stanton & Depaolo Asset Management, LLC's principal office is in Mendon, NY, according to its Form ADV.

**Is Carosa, Stanton & Depaolo Asset Management, LLC registered with the SEC or a state?**
Carosa, Stanton & Depaolo Asset Management, LLC is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm, registered since 1996. Status as filed: Approved. CRD 104588.

**How much does Carosa, Stanton & Depaolo Asset Management, LLC manage?**
Carosa, Stanton & Depaolo Asset Management, LLC reports $50,745,803 in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated March 27, 2026 (100% discretionary).

**How have Carosa, Stanton & Depaolo Asset Management, LLC's assets and staff changed since 2021?**
In the Form ADV data for Carosa, Stanton & Depaolo Asset Management, LLC: Regulatory assets under management: $38,908,283 in the October 2021 data and $50,745,803 in the October 2026 data, up 30%. 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 Carosa, Stanton & Depaolo Asset Management, LLC serve?**
By number of clients on Form ADV Item 5.D: individuals (other than high net worth individuals) (25); investment companies (2).

**Which custodians does Carosa, Stanton & Depaolo Asset Management, LLC use?**
Carosa, Stanton & Depaolo Asset Management, 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 Carosa, Stanton & Depaolo Asset Management, 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/104588

**What changed in Carosa, Stanton & Depaolo Asset Management, LLC's recent Form ADV filings?**
In the April 2026 filing data: Regulatory assets under management went from $43,644,000 to $50,745,803 (+16%).

## From the Form ADV filing

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

### 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: $50,745,803
- Discretionary: $50,745,803
- Non-discretionary: $0

### Clients (Item 5.D)

| Client type | Clients | Assets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Individuals (other than high net worth individuals) | 25 | $32,234,537 |
| High net worth individuals | 0 | $0 |
| Banking or thrift institutions | 0 | $0 |
| Investment companies | 2 | $18,511,266 |
| 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) | 0 | Not reported |
| 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)
- Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses
- Portfolio management for investment companies (and business development companies)
- Portfolio management for businesses (other than small businesses) or institutional clients
- Pension consulting services

### Firm details
- Registered since: 1996 (29 years)
- Employees: 3 total, 2 performing advisory functions
- Wrap fee program participation: No
- States registered or notice-filed: NY
- Disclosures (Item 11): Reports no disclosure items on Form ADV Item 11.

### Websites listed on Form ADV (Item 1.I)
- [bullfinchfund.com](https://bullfinchfund.com)
- [carosastanton.com](https://carosastanton.com)
- [carosastantonanddepaolo.com](https://carosastantonanddepaolo.com)
- [independentfiduciaryconsultants.com](https://independentfiduciaryconsultants.com)

## Assets and staff over time

| Data period | Regulatory assets under management | Employees | Filing dated |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| October 2021 | $38,908,283 | 3 | March 31, 2021 |
| October 2022 | $44,238,539 | 3 | March 24, 2022 |
| October 2023 | $35,544,164 | 3 | March 27, 2023 |
| October 2024 | $41,514,000 | 3 | March 29, 2024 |
| October 2025 | $43,644,000 | 3 | March 28, 2025 |
| October 2026 | $50,745,803 | 3 | March 27, 2026 |

Regulatory assets under management: $38,908,283 in the October 2021 data and $50,745,803 in the October 2026 data, up 30%.
Total employees: 3 in October 2021 and 3 in October 2026.

## Changes in the filing (last 12 months)

### April 2026
- Regulatory assets under management went from $43,644,000 to $50,745,803 (+16%).

## Source

Form ADV as filed, October 2026. Values appear as filed. Cite as: AdvisorCensus. Carosa, Stanton & Depaolo Asset Management, LLC (CRD 104588): Form ADV filing data as of October 2026.
