# Compass Investments LLC

> Compass Investments LLC is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm in Pittsburgh, PA, registered since 2006, reporting $25 million to $100 million in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated March 20, 2026.

- CRD: 141323
- Filed as: COMPASS INVESTMENTS LLC
- Registration: SEC-registered investment adviser (status as filed: Approved)
- Location: Pittsburgh, PA
- Filing period: October 2026
- Form ADV filing dated: March 20, 2026
- SEC record (IAPD): https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/141323
- AdvisorCensus page: https://advisorcensus.com/firm/compass-investments-llc-pittsburgh-pa-141323

## Quick answers

**How is Compass Investments LLC compensated?**
On its Form ADV (Item 5.E, October 2026), Compass Investments LLC reports these compensation arrangements: a percentage of assets under its management; hourly charges.

**How much does Compass Investments LLC charge?**
Its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated March 20, 2026 states: Asset-based fee: 0.5% to 1.35% a year (a range, as the brochure states it). Fees can differ by service and may be negotiable; the brochure is the complete statement.

**Where is Compass Investments LLC located?**
Compass Investments LLC's principal office is in Pittsburgh, PA, according to its Form ADV.

**Is Compass Investments LLC registered with the SEC or a state?**
Compass Investments LLC is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm, registered since 2006. Status as filed: Approved. CRD 141323.

**How much does Compass Investments LLC manage?**
Compass Investments LLC reports $93,158,481 in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated March 20, 2026 (100% discretionary).

**How have Compass Investments LLC's assets and staff changed since 2021?**
In the Form ADV data for Compass Investments LLC: Regulatory assets under management: $162,685,502 in the October 2021 data and $93,158,481 in the October 2026 data, down 43%. 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.

**What types of clients does Compass Investments LLC serve?**
By number of clients on Form ADV Item 5.D: individuals (other than high net worth individuals) (150); high net worth individuals (26).

**Which custodians does Compass Investments LLC use?**
Compass Investments LLC's most recent Form ADV filing (Schedule D, Section 5.K(3)) lists Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. as a custodian holding 10% or more of its separately managed account assets.

**Does Compass Investments 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/141323

**Does Compass Investments LLC state an account minimum?**
Its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated March 20, 2026 says: "Compass’ investment minimum is $50,000 and may be waived at the discretion of the advisor."

## From the Form ADV filing

### Compensation (Item 5.E)
- A percentage of assets under your management
- Hourly charges

### Fees and minimums (Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated March 20, 2026)

- Asset-based fee: 0.5% to 1.35% a year (a range, as the brochure states it)

> Generally, annual asset management fees range between 0.50% and 1.35 % Fees are negotiable, and may be higher or lower than this range, based on the nature of the account.

- Account minimum: $50,000 (the brochure says it may be waived or negotiated)

> Compass’ investment minimum is $50,000 and may be waived at the discretion of the advisor.

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.

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: $93,158,481
- Discretionary: $93,158,481
- Non-discretionary: $0

### Clients (Item 5.D)

| Client type | Clients | Assets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Individuals (other than high net worth individuals) | 150 | $38,103,019 |
| High net worth individuals | 26 | $54,609,737 |
| Charitable organizations | Fewer than 5 | $257,667 |
| Corporations or other businesses not listed above | Fewer than 5 | $188,058 |

### Advisory services (Item 5.G)
- Financial planning services
- Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses
- Selection of other advisers (including private fund managers)

### Firm details
- Registered since: 2006 (20 years)
- Employees: 5 total, 4 performing advisory functions
- Wrap fee program participation: No
- States registered or notice-filed: CA, FL, ID, MA, MD, NC, NE, NH, NY, OH, OR, PA, RI, TX, VA
- Disclosures (Item 11): Reports no disclosure items on Form ADV Item 11.

### Websites listed on Form ADV (Item 1.I)
- compassinvestmentsllc.com

## Assets and staff over time

| Data period | Regulatory assets under management | Employees | Filing dated |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| October 2021 | $162,685,502 | 6 | May 24, 2021 |
| October 2022 | $83,808,904 | 5 | May 9, 2022 |
| October 2023 | $74,891,430 | 5 | September 20, 2023 |
| October 2024 | $76,417,043 | 5 | March 29, 2024 |
| October 2025 | $85,299,430 | 5 | March 28, 2025 |
| October 2026 | $93,158,481 | 5 | March 20, 2026 |

Regulatory assets under management: $162,685,502 in the October 2021 data and $93,158,481 in the October 2026 data, down 43%.
Total employees: 6 in October 2021 and 5 in October 2026.

## Source

Form ADV as filed, October 2026. Values appear as filed. Cite as: AdvisorCensus. Compass Investments LLC (CRD 141323): Form ADV filing data as of October 2026.