# Client First Investment Management LLC

> 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.

- CRD: 282600
- Filed as: CLIENT FIRST INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC
- Registration: SEC-registered investment adviser (status as filed: Approved)
- Location: West Bend, WI
- Filing period: October 2026
- Form ADV filing dated: February 11, 2026
- SEC record (IAPD): https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/282600
- AdvisorCensus page: https://advisorcensus.com/firm/client-first-investment-management-llc-west-bend-wi-282600

## Quick answers

**How is Client First Investment Management LLC compensated?**
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).

**How much does Client First Investment Management LLC charge?**
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.

**Where is Client First Investment Management LLC located?**
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).

**Is Client First Investment Management LLC registered with the SEC or a state?**
Client First Investment Management LLC is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm, registered since 2022. Status as filed: Approved. CRD 282600.

**How much does Client First Investment Management LLC manage?**
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).

**How have Client First Investment Management LLC's assets and staff changed since 2022?**
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.

**What types of clients does Client First Investment Management LLC serve?**
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).

**Which custodians does Client First Investment Management LLC use?**
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.

**Does Client First Investment Management LLC 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/282600

**Does Client First Investment Management LLC state an account minimum?**
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."

**What changed in Client First Investment Management LLC's recent Form ADV filings?**
In the March 2026 filing data: Regulatory assets under management went from $184,382,938 to $271,935,662 (+47%).

## 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 11, 2026)

- Account minimum: None

> 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.

- Hourly rate: $200 an hour (Consulting Services)

> 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.

- Flat fee: $250 to $3,000 (financial plans and other financial consulting projects)

> Fixed Fees ranging between $250 to $3000 for financial plans and other financial consulting projects may be charged.

- Subscription: $49.95 a month (on-line allocation services)

> 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

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.
- US Bank Global Fund Services

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: $271,935,662
- Discretionary: $271,935,662
- Non-discretionary: $0

### Clients (Item 5.D)

| Client type | Clients | Assets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Individuals (other than high net worth individuals) | 529 | $57,252,370 |
| High net worth individuals | 67 | $41,778,978 |
| Banking or thrift institutions | 0 | $0 |
| Investment companies | 1 | $171,825,018 |
| 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) | 0 | $0 |
| Charitable organizations | 9 | $1,069,305 |
| 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 | 2 | $9,991 |
| Other | 0 | $0 |

### Advisory services (Item 5.G)
- Financial planning services
- Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses
- Other

### Firm details
- Registered since: 2022 (4 years)
- Employees: 16 total, 6 performing advisory functions
- Wrap fee program participation: Yes
- States registered or notice-filed: CA, FL, IL, MN, NC, TX, WI
- Disclosures (Item 11): Reports no disclosure items on Form ADV Item 11.

### Other offices (Schedule D, Section 1.F), as of the March 2026 filing
- Charlotte, NC

### Websites listed on Form ADV (Item 1.I)
- clientfirsttaxandwealth.com
- my401kguide.com
- Facebook @CLIENTF1RST
- Instagram @clientf1rst
- LinkedIn @client-first-tax-and-wealth-advisors
- X @CLIENTF1RST
- YouTube @UCRYtJnRkhPi6DiqoxWgkdAQ

## Assets and staff over time

| Data period | Regulatory assets under management | Employees | Filing dated |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| October 2022 | $125,750,000 | 14 | July 25, 2022 |
| October 2023 | $128,200,000 | 15 | August 7, 2023 |
| October 2024 | $126,177,235 | 14 | September 4, 2024 |
| October 2025 | $184,382,938 | 16 | May 15, 2025 |
| October 2026 | $271,935,662 | 16 | February 11, 2026 |

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.

## Changes in the filing (last 12 months)

### March 2026
- Regulatory assets under management went from $184,382,938 to $271,935,662 (+47%).

## Source

Form ADV as filed, October 2026. Values appear as filed. Cite as: AdvisorCensus. Client First Investment Management LLC (CRD 282600): Form ADV filing data as of October 2026.