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  "iapd_url": "https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/338073",
  "city_as_filed": "BAKERSFIELD",
  "url": "https://advisorcensus.com/firm/clera-bakersfield-ca-338073",
  "display_name": "Clera",
  "summary": "Clera is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm in Bakersfield, CA, registered since 2025, with no regulatory assets under management reported in its Form ADV filing dated May 23, 2026.",
  "citation": "AdvisorCensus. Clera (CRD 338073): Form ADV filing data as of October 2026.",
  "registration_type_label": "SEC-registered investment adviser",
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      "q": "How is Clera compensated?",
      "a": "On its Form ADV (Item 5.E, October 2026), Clera reports these compensation arrangements: subscription fees (for a newsletter or periodical)."
    },
    {
      "q": "Where is Clera located?",
      "a": "Clera's principal office is in Bakersfield, CA, according to its Form ADV."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is Clera registered with the SEC or a state?",
      "a": "Clera is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm, registered since 2025. Status as filed: Approved. CRD 338073."
    },
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      "q": "What types of clients does Clera serve?",
      "a": "By number of clients on Form ADV Item 5.D: individuals (other than high net worth individuals) (2)."
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      "q": "Does Clera 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/338073"
    },
    {
      "q": "Does Clera state an account minimum?",
      "a": "Its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated September 16, 2025 says: \"Clera does not impose any account minimums for opening or maintaining an advisory relationship. Clients may subscribe regardless of account size, and services are delivered exclusively through Clera’s website and mobile application.\""
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    {
      "q": "What changed in Clera's recent Form ADV filings?",
      "a": "In the January 2026 filing data: Newly registered with the SEC."
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      "Clera does not impose any account minimums for opening or maintaining an advisory relationship. Clients may subscribe regardless of account size, and services are delivered exclusively through Clera’s website and mobile application."
    ],
    "note": "As stated in the firm's brochure; fees can differ by service and may be negotiable."
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