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  "primary_business_name": "CLIENT FIRST INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC",
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  "country": "United States",
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    "https://facebook.com/CLIENTF1RST",
    "https://instagram.com/clientf1rst",
    "https://linkedin.com/company/client-first-tax-and-wealth-advisors",
    "https://my401kguide.com",
    "https://twitter.com/CLIENTF1RST",
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  "iapd_url": "https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/282600",
  "city_as_filed": "WEST BEND",
  "url": "https://advisorcensus.com/firm/client-first-investment-management-llc-west-bend-wi-282600",
  "display_name": "Client First Investment Management LLC",
  "summary": "Client First Investment Management LLC is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm in West Bend, WI, registered since 2022, reporting $100 million to $500 million in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated February 11, 2026.",
  "citation": "AdvisorCensus. Client First Investment Management LLC (CRD 282600): Form ADV filing data as of October 2026.",
  "registration_type_label": "SEC-registered investment adviser",
  "compensation_labels": [
    "A percentage of assets under your management",
    "Hourly charges",
    "Fixed fees (other than subscription fees)"
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  "advisory_activity_labels": [
    "Financial planning services",
    "Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses",
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    {
      "q": "How is Client First Investment Management LLC compensated?",
      "a": "On its Form ADV (Item 5.E, October 2026), Client First Investment Management LLC reports these compensation arrangements: a percentage of assets under its management; hourly charges; fixed fees (other than subscription fees)."
    },
    {
      "q": "How much does Client First Investment Management LLC charge?",
      "a": "Its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated February 11, 2026 states: Hourly rate: $200 an hour (Consulting Services); Flat fee: $250 to $3,000 (financial plans and other financial consulting projects); Subscription: $49.95 a month (on-line allocation services). Fees can differ by service and may be negotiable; the brochure is the complete statement."
    },
    {
      "q": "Where is Client First Investment Management LLC located?",
      "a": "Client First Investment Management LLC's principal office is in West Bend, WI, according to its Form ADV; the March 2026 filing also lists 1 other office (Schedule D, Section 1.F)."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is Client First Investment Management LLC registered with the SEC or a state?",
      "a": "Client First Investment Management LLC is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm, registered since 2022. Status as filed: Approved. CRD 282600."
    },
    {
      "q": "How much does Client First Investment Management LLC manage?",
      "a": "Client First Investment Management LLC reports $271,935,662 in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated February 11, 2026 (100% discretionary)."
    },
    {
      "q": "How have Client First Investment Management LLC's assets and staff changed since 2022?",
      "a": "In the Form ADV data for Client First Investment Management LLC: Regulatory assets under management: $125,750,000 in the October 2022 data and $271,935,662 in the October 2026 data, up 116%. Total employees: 14 in October 2022 and 16 in October 2026. Assets under management move with markets as well as with clients coming and going."
    },
    {
      "q": "What types of clients does Client First Investment Management LLC serve?",
      "a": "By number of clients on Form ADV Item 5.D: individuals (other than high net worth individuals) (529); high net worth individuals (67); charitable organizations (9)."
    },
    {
      "q": "Which custodians does Client First Investment Management LLC use?",
      "a": "Client First Investment Management LLC's most recent Form ADV filing (Schedule D, Section 5.K(3)) lists Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and US Bank Global Fund Services as custodians holding 10% or more of its separately managed account assets."
    },
    {
      "q": "Does Client First Investment Management 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/282600"
    },
    {
      "q": "Does Client First Investment Management LLC state an account minimum?",
      "a": "Its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated February 11, 2026 says: \"In general, we do not require a minimum dollar amount to open and maintain an advisory account. We reserve the right to terminate or reject your account for any reason.\""
    },
    {
      "q": "What changed in Client First Investment Management LLC's recent Form ADV filings?",
      "a": "In the March 2026 filing data: Regulatory assets under management went from $184,382,938 to $271,935,662 (+47%)."
    }
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      "period": "2022-10-01",
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      "filing_date": "2022-07-25"
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      "period": "2023-10-01",
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      "filing_date": "2023-08-07"
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      "period": "2024-10-01",
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      "period": "2025-10-01",
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      "filing_date": "2025-05-15"
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      "period": "2026-03-01",
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        "Regulatory assets under management went from $184,382,938 to $271,935,662 (+47%)."
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    "source": "Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated February 11, 2026",
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      "Hourly Fee based on a rate of $200 per hour. Maybe be billed per hour as needed or we will quote a fee for the services discussed based on the hourly rate.",
      "Fixed Fees ranging between $250 to $3000 for financial plans and other financial consulting projects may be charged.",
      "The fee for this on-line allocation services is a flat monthly rate $49.95 (negotiable), which is payable in equal monthly installments via credit card or other means"
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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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