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  "iapd_url": "https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/129973",
  "city_as_filed": "RIDGELAND",
  "url": "https://advisorcensus.com/firm/dividend-assets-capital-llc-ridgeland-sc-129973",
  "display_name": "Dividend Assets Capital, LLC",
  "summary": "Dividend Assets Capital, LLC is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm in Ridgeland, SC, registered since 2004, reporting $500 million to $1 billion in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated September 15, 2026.",
  "citation": "AdvisorCensus. Dividend Assets Capital, LLC (CRD 129973): Form ADV filing data as of October 2026.",
  "registration_type_label": "SEC-registered investment adviser",
  "compensation_labels": [
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      "q": "How is Dividend Assets Capital, LLC compensated?",
      "a": "On its Form ADV (Item 5.E, October 2026), Dividend Assets Capital, LLC reports these compensation arrangements: a percentage of assets under its management."
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    {
      "q": "How much does Dividend Assets Capital, LLC charge?",
      "a": "Its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated March 30, 2026 states: Hourly rate: $200 to $500 an hour (financial planning services). Fees can differ by service and may be negotiable; the brochure is the complete statement."
    },
    {
      "q": "Where is Dividend Assets Capital, LLC located?",
      "a": "Dividend Assets Capital, LLC's principal office is in Ridgeland, SC, according to its Form ADV."
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    {
      "q": "Is Dividend Assets Capital, LLC registered with the SEC or a state?",
      "a": "Dividend Assets Capital, LLC is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm, registered since 2004. Status as filed: Approved. CRD 129973."
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    {
      "q": "How much does Dividend Assets Capital, LLC manage?",
      "a": "Dividend Assets Capital, LLC reports $540,807,741 in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated September 15, 2026 (100% discretionary)."
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    {
      "q": "How have Dividend Assets Capital, LLC's assets and staff changed since 2021?",
      "a": "In the Form ADV data for Dividend Assets Capital, LLC: Regulatory assets under management: $574,458,411 in the October 2021 data and $540,807,741 in the October 2026 data, down 6%. Total employees: 12 in October 2021 and 7 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 Dividend Assets Capital, LLC serve?",
      "a": "By number of clients on Form ADV Item 5.D: individuals (other than high net worth individuals) (333); high net worth individuals (49); corporations or other businesses not listed above (13)."
    },
    {
      "q": "Which custodians does Dividend Assets Capital, LLC use?",
      "a": "Dividend Assets Capital, 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."
    },
    {
      "q": "Does Dividend Assets Capital, 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/129973"
    },
    {
      "q": "What changed in Dividend Assets Capital, LLC's recent Form ADV filings?",
      "a": "In the October 2026 filing data: Updated its list of owners and control persons (Schedule A)."
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      "period": "2026-10-01",
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        "Updated its list of owners and control persons (Schedule A)."
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      "period": "2026-04-01",
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        "Employees performing advisory functions went from 5 to 3.",
        "Regulatory assets under management went from $620,050,580 to $540,807,741 (-13%).",
        "Registered or notice-filed in AZ.",
        "Updated its list of owners and control persons (Schedule A)."
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        "Updated its list of owners and control persons (Schedule A)."
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