# Carpenter, Claydon Advisors, Inc.

> Carpenter, Claydon Advisors, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm in Maitland, FL, registered since 2007, reporting $100 million to $500 million in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated March 4, 2026.

- CRD: 143516
- Filed as: CARPENTER, CLAYDON ADVISORS, INC.
- Registration: SEC-registered investment adviser (status as filed: Approved)
- Location: Maitland, FL
- Filing period: October 2026
- Form ADV filing dated: March 4, 2026
- SEC record (IAPD): https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/143516
- AdvisorCensus page: https://advisorcensus.com/firm/carpenter-claydon-advisors-inc-maitland-fl-143516

## Quick answers

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

**Where is Carpenter, Claydon Advisors, Inc. located?**
Carpenter, Claydon Advisors, Inc.'s principal office is in Maitland, FL, according to its Form ADV.

**Is Carpenter, Claydon Advisors, Inc. registered with the SEC or a state?**
Carpenter, Claydon Advisors, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm, registered since 2007. Status as filed: Approved. CRD 143516.

**How much does Carpenter, Claydon Advisors, Inc. manage?**
Carpenter, Claydon Advisors, Inc. reports $294,900,020 in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated March 4, 2026 (0% discretionary).

**How have Carpenter, Claydon Advisors, Inc.'s assets and staff changed since 2021?**
In the Form ADV data for Carpenter, Claydon Advisors, Inc.: Regulatory assets under management: $185,287,046 in the October 2021 data and $294,900,020 in the October 2026 data, up 59%. 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 Carpenter, Claydon Advisors, Inc. serve?**
By number of clients on Form ADV Item 5.D: high net worth individuals (188); individuals (other than high net worth individuals) (51); pension and profit sharing plans (but not the plan participants or government pension plans) (10).

**Which custodians does Carpenter, Claydon Advisors, Inc. use?**
Carpenter, Claydon Advisors, Inc.'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 Carpenter, Claydon Advisors, Inc. 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/143516

**Does Carpenter, Claydon Advisors, Inc. state an account minimum?**
Its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated March 4, 2026 says: "In general, we require a minimum account size of $500,000 to open and maintain an advisory account. At our discretion, we may waive these minimums."

**What changed in Carpenter, Claydon Advisors, Inc.'s recent Form ADV filings?**
In the April 2026 filing data: Regulatory assets under management went from $266,629,139 to $294,900,020 (+11%).

## From the Form ADV filing

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

### Fees and minimums (Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated March 4, 2026)

- Account minimum: $500,000 (the brochure says it may be waived or negotiated)

> In general, we require a minimum account size of $500,000 to open and maintain an advisory account. At our discretion, we may waive these minimums.

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: $294,900,020
- Discretionary: $0
- Non-discretionary: $294,900,020

### Clients (Item 5.D)

| Client type | Clients | Assets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Individuals (other than high net worth individuals) | 51 | $20,774,676 |
| High net worth individuals | 188 | $240,181,717 |
| Pension and profit sharing plans (but not the plan participants or government pension plans) | 10 | $33,943,627 |

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

### Firm details
- Registered since: 2007 (19 years)
- Employees: 3 total, 2 performing advisory functions
- Wrap fee program participation: No
- States registered or notice-filed: FL
- Disclosures (Item 11): Reports no disclosure items on Form ADV Item 11.

### Websites listed on Form ADV (Item 1.I)
- ccawealth.com
- Facebook @Carpenter-Claydon-Advisors-Inc
- LinkedIn @carpenter-claydon-advisors-inc-

## Assets and staff over time

| Data period | Regulatory assets under management | Employees | Filing dated |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| October 2021 | $185,287,046 | 3 | March 11, 2021 |
| October 2022 | $203,001,126 | 3 | March 29, 2022 |
| October 2023 | $210,000,358 | 3 | February 25, 2023 |
| October 2024 | $275,849,316 | 3 | March 7, 2024 |
| October 2025 | $266,629,139 | 3 | February 25, 2025 |
| October 2026 | $294,900,020 | 3 | March 4, 2026 |

Regulatory assets under management: $185,287,046 in the October 2021 data and $294,900,020 in the October 2026 data, up 59%.
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 $266,629,139 to $294,900,020 (+11%).

## Source

Form ADV as filed, October 2026. Values appear as filed. Cite as: AdvisorCensus. Carpenter, Claydon Advisors, Inc. (CRD 143516): Form ADV filing data as of October 2026.