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  "summary": "Clear Investment Research, LLC is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm in Alpharetta, GA, registered since 2014, reporting $1 billion to $5 billion in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated March 27, 2026.",
  "citation": "AdvisorCensus. Clear Investment Research, LLC (CRD 172685): Form ADV filing data as of October 2026.",
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      "a": "On its Form ADV (Item 5.E, October 2026), Clear Investment Research, LLC reports these compensation arrangements: a percentage of assets under its management; hourly charges; fixed fees (other than subscription fees)."
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      "q": "How much does Clear Investment Research, LLC charge?",
      "a": "Its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated March 27, 2026 states: Hourly rate: $250 to $350 an hour (financial planning). Fees can differ by service and may be negotiable; the brochure is the complete statement."
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      "q": "Where is Clear Investment Research, LLC located?",
      "a": "Clear Investment Research, LLC's principal office is in Alpharetta, GA, according to its Form ADV."
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      "q": "Is Clear Investment Research, LLC registered with the SEC or a state?",
      "a": "Clear Investment Research, LLC is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm, registered since 2014. Status as filed: Approved. CRD 172685."
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      "q": "How much does Clear Investment Research, LLC manage?",
      "a": "Clear Investment Research, LLC reports $4,191,639,011 in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated March 27, 2026 (6% discretionary)."
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      "q": "How have Clear Investment Research, LLC's assets and staff changed since 2021?",
      "a": "In the Form ADV data for Clear Investment Research, LLC: Regulatory assets under management: $6,095,420,559 in the October 2021 data and $4,191,639,011 in the October 2026 data, down 31%. Total employees: 6 in October 2021 and 5 in October 2026. Assets under management move with markets as well as with clients coming and going."
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      "q": "What types of clients does Clear Investment Research, LLC serve?",
      "a": "By number of clients on Form ADV Item 5.D: individuals (other than high net worth individuals) (68); high net worth individuals (47); pension and profit sharing plans (but not the plan participants or government pension plans) (17)."
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      "q": "Which custodians does Clear Investment Research, LLC use?",
      "a": "Clear Investment Research, LLC's most recent Form ADV filing (Schedule D, Section 5.K(3)) lists Fidelity Management Trust Company and State Street Bank and Trust Company as custodians holding 10% or more of its separately managed account assets."
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      "q": "Does Clear Investment Research, LLC 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/172685"
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      "q": "What changed in Clear Investment Research, LLC's recent Form ADV filings?",
      "a": "In the April 2026 filing data: Regulatory assets under management went from $4,662,741,651 to $4,191,639,011 (-10%)."
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