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  "crd_number": 132295,
  "slug": "chatterton-and-associates-anaheim-ca-132295",
  "primary_business_name": "CHATTERTON & ASSOCIATES",
  "legal_name": "CHATTERTON & ASSOCIATES, THE WEALTH MANAGEMENT TEAM, INC.",
  "dbas": [],
  "city": "Anaheim",
  "state": "CA",
  "country": "United States",
  "cbsa_code": "31080",
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    "common_name": "Los Angeles",
    "msa_name": "Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA",
    "path": "/advisors/ca/los-angeles"
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  "period": "2026-10-01",
  "filing_date": "2026-03-20",
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  "compensation_types": [
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  "advisory_activities": [
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  "wrap_fee_participant": false,
  "disclosure_yes_count": 0,
  "states_registered": [
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    "CA",
    "CO",
    "FL",
    "GA",
    "ID",
    "NV",
    "OR",
    "TN",
    "TX",
    "UT",
    "VA",
    "WA"
  ],
  "websites": [
    "https://chattertoninc.com",
    "https://chattertonseminars.com",
    "https://linkedin.com/company/chatterton-associates",
    "https://planningyoucantrust.com",
    "https://planningyoucantrust.com.podbean.com",
    "https://yelp.com/biz/chatterton-and-associates-anaheim-2?osq=Chatterton"
  ],
  "iapd_url": "https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/132295",
  "city_as_filed": "ANAHEIM",
  "url": "https://advisorcensus.com/firm/chatterton-and-associates-anaheim-ca-132295",
  "display_name": "Chatterton & Associates",
  "summary": "Chatterton & Associates is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm in Anaheim, CA, registered since 2004, reporting $1 billion to $5 billion in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated March 20, 2026.",
  "citation": "AdvisorCensus. Chatterton & Associates (CRD 132295): Form ADV filing data as of October 2026.",
  "registration_type_label": "SEC-registered investment adviser",
  "compensation_labels": [
    "A percentage of assets under your management",
    "Fixed fees (other than subscription fees)"
  ],
  "advisory_activity_labels": [
    "Financial planning services",
    "Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses",
    "Selection of other advisers (including private fund managers)",
    "Publication of periodicals or newsletters",
    "Educational seminars/workshops"
  ],
  "quick_answers": [
    {
      "q": "How is Chatterton & Associates compensated?",
      "a": "On its Form ADV (Item 5.E, October 2026), Chatterton & Associates reports these compensation arrangements: a percentage of assets under its management; fixed fees (other than subscription fees)."
    },
    {
      "q": "Where is Chatterton & Associates located?",
      "a": "Chatterton & Associates' principal office is in Anaheim, CA, according to its Form ADV."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is Chatterton & Associates registered with the SEC or a state?",
      "a": "Chatterton & Associates is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm, registered since 2004. Status as filed: Approved. CRD 132295."
    },
    {
      "q": "How much does Chatterton & Associates manage?",
      "a": "Chatterton & Associates reports $1,328,162,191 in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated March 20, 2026 (30% discretionary)."
    },
    {
      "q": "How have Chatterton & Associates' assets and staff changed since 2021?",
      "a": "In the Form ADV data for Chatterton & Associates: Regulatory assets under management: $920,729,196 in the October 2021 data and $1,328,162,191 in the October 2026 data, up 44%. Total employees: 7 in October 2021 and 31 in October 2026. Assets under management move with markets as well as with clients coming and going."
    },
    {
      "q": "What types of clients does Chatterton & Associates serve?",
      "a": "By number of clients on Form ADV Item 5.D: individuals (other than high net worth individuals) (1,145); high net worth individuals (397)."
    },
    {
      "q": "Which custodians does Chatterton & Associates use?",
      "a": "Chatterton & Associates' most recent Form ADV filing (Schedule D, Section 5.K(3)) lists SEI Investments Distribution Co. as a custodian holding 10% or more of its separately managed account assets."
    },
    {
      "q": "Does Chatterton & Associates report any disciplinary disclosures?",
      "a": "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/132295"
    },
    {
      "q": "Does Chatterton & Associates state an account minimum?",
      "a": "Its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated March 20, 2026 says: \"We require a minimum household balance of $500,000 for our asset management service. This minimum balance is negotiable and subject to advisor review.\""
    },
    {
      "q": "What changed in Chatterton & Associates' recent Form ADV filings?",
      "a": "In the April 2026 filing data: Employees performing advisory functions went from 9 to 10. Regulatory assets under management went from $1,173,254,073 to $1,328,162,191 (+13%)."
    }
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      "filing_date": "2021-07-08"
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      "period": "2022-10-01",
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      "total_employees": 4,
      "filing_date": "2022-03-08"
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    {
      "period": "2023-10-01",
      "regulatory_assets_under_management": 943713313.0,
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      "filing_date": "2023-08-10"
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    {
      "period": "2024-10-01",
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      "filing_date": "2024-08-21"
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    {
      "period": "2025-10-01",
      "regulatory_assets_under_management": 1173254073.0,
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      "filing_date": "2025-03-19"
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      "period": "2026-10-01",
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      "total_employees": 31,
      "filing_date": "2026-03-20"
    }
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      "period": "2026-04-01",
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      "notes": [
        "Employees performing advisory functions went from 9 to 10.",
        "Regulatory assets under management went from $1,173,254,073 to $1,328,162,191 (+13%)."
      ]
    },
    {
      "period": "2026-02-01",
      "period_label": "February 2026",
      "notes": [
        "Registered or notice-filed in AL, CO."
      ]
    }
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  "fees_from_brochure": {
    "source": "Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated March 20, 2026",
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        "label": "Account minimum",
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          "Account minimum: $500,000 (the brochure says it may be waived or negotiated)"
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    "quotes": [
      "We require a minimum household balance of $500,000 for our asset management service. This minimum balance is negotiable and subject to advisor review."
    ],
    "note": "As stated in the firm's brochure; fees can differ by service and may be negotiable."
  },
  "custodians": [
    {
      "name": "SEI Investments Distribution Co.",
      "name_as_filed": "SEI INVESTMENTS DISTRIBUTION CO.",
      "affiliated": false
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  ],
  "custodians_note": "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.",
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  "clients": [
    {
      "type": "individuals",
      "label": "Individuals (other than high net worth individuals)",
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      "label": "High net worth individuals",
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  "disclosure_line": "Reports no disclosure items on Form ADV Item 11.",
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  "suppressed": false,
  "claimed": false,
  "enhanced": false,
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  "source": {
    "name": "Form ADV",
    "as_of": "2026-10-01",
    "iapd_url": "https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/132295",
    "operator": "BH Monitor Services, LLC",
    "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
    "credit": "AdvisorCensus (advisorcensus.com), from SEC Form ADV data"
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