# Castellano & Associates

> Castellano & Associates is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm in Shreveport, LA, registered since 2024, reporting $100 million to $500 million in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated March 2, 2026.

- CRD: 117369
- Filed as: CASTELLANO & ASSOCIATES
- Legal name: Arnold Castellano and Associates, LLC
- Registration: SEC-registered investment adviser (status as filed: Approved)
- Location: Shreveport, LA
- Filing period: October 2026
- Form ADV filing dated: March 2, 2026
- SEC record (IAPD): https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/117369
- AdvisorCensus page: https://advisorcensus.com/firm/castellano-and-associates-shreveport-la-117369

## Quick answers

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

**How much does Castellano & Associates charge?**
Its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated February 27, 2026 states: Hourly rate: $300 an hour (Financial Planning Services); Flat fee: up to $7,500 (Financial Planning Services). Fees can differ by service and may be negotiable; the brochure is the complete statement.

**Where is Castellano & Associates located?**
Castellano & Associates' principal office is in Shreveport, LA, according to its Form ADV.

**Is Castellano & Associates registered with the SEC or a state?**
Castellano & Associates is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm, registered since 2024. Status as filed: Approved. CRD 117369.

**How much does Castellano & Associates manage?**
Castellano & Associates reports $129,542,260 in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated March 2, 2026 (100% discretionary).

**How have Castellano & Associates' assets and staff changed since 2024?**
In the Form ADV data for Castellano & Associates: Regulatory assets under management: $113,812,554 in the October 2024 data and $129,542,260 in the October 2026 data, up 14%. Total employees: 14 in October 2024 and 14 in October 2026. Assets under management move with markets as well as with clients coming and going.

**What types of clients does Castellano & Associates serve?**
By number of clients on Form ADV Item 5.D: individuals (other than high net worth individuals) (235); high net worth individuals (50); pension and profit sharing plans (but not the plan participants or government pension plans) (16).

**Which custodians does Castellano & Associates use?**
Castellano & Associates' 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 Castellano & Associates 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/117369

**Does Castellano & Associates state an account minimum?**
Its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated February 27, 2026 says: "ACA requires a minimum of $ 100,000 to open an account. In certain instances, the minimum account size may be lowered or waived."

**What changed in Castellano & Associates' recent Form ADV filings?**
In the March 2026 filing data: Regulatory assets under management went from $160,616,171 to $129,542,260 (-19%). Updated its list of owners and control persons (Schedule A).

## 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 February 27, 2026)

- Account minimum: $100,000 (the brochure says it may be waived or negotiated)

> ACA requires a minimum of $ 100,000 to open an account. In certain instances, the minimum account size may be lowered or waived.

- Hourly rate: $300 an hour (Financial Planning Services)

> Financial Planning Services are offered based on an hourly fee of $300 per hour.

- Flat fee: up to $7,500 (Financial Planning Services)

> Financial Planning Services are offered based on a flat fee of no more than $7,500.

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: $129,542,260
- Discretionary: $129,542,260
- Non-discretionary: $0

### Clients (Item 5.D)

| Client type | Clients | Assets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Individuals (other than high net worth individuals) | 235 | $38,184,890 |
| High net worth individuals | 50 | $85,120,230 |
| 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) | 16 | $6,237,140 |
| 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

### Firm details
- Registered since: 2024 (2 years)
- Employees: 14 total, 3 performing advisory functions
- Wrap fee program participation: No
- States registered or notice-filed: LA, TX
- Disclosures (Item 11): Reports no disclosure items on Form ADV Item 11.

### Websites listed on Form ADV (Item 1.I)
- todaycpa.com
- Facebook @cpacastellano
- LinkedIn @connor-castellano-cfp®-bb668091

## Assets and staff over time

| Data period | Regulatory assets under management | Employees | Filing dated |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| October 2024 | $113,812,554 | 14 | September 16, 2024 |
| October 2025 | $160,616,171 | 14 | July 11, 2025 |
| October 2026 | $129,542,260 | 14 | March 2, 2026 |

Regulatory assets under management: $113,812,554 in the October 2024 data and $129,542,260 in the October 2026 data, up 14%.
Total employees: 14 in October 2024 and 14 in October 2026.

## Changes in the filing (last 12 months)

### March 2026
- Regulatory assets under management went from $160,616,171 to $129,542,260 (-19%).
- Updated its list of owners and control persons (Schedule A).

## Source

Form ADV as filed, October 2026. Values appear as filed. Cite as: AdvisorCensus. Castellano & Associates (CRD 117369): Form ADV filing data as of October 2026.