# Empiric Advisors, Inc.

> Empiric Advisors, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm in Austin, TX, registered since 1987, reporting $25 million to $100 million in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated September 9, 2026.

- CRD: 108425
- Filed as: EMPIRIC ADVISORS, INC.
- Registration: SEC-registered investment adviser (status as filed: Approved)
- Location: Austin, TX
- Filing period: October 2026
- Form ADV filing dated: September 9, 2026
- SEC record (IAPD): https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/108425
- AdvisorCensus page: https://advisorcensus.com/firm/empiric-advisors-inc-austin-tx-108425

## Quick answers

**How is Empiric Advisors, Inc. compensated?**
On its Form ADV (Item 5.E, October 2026), Empiric Advisors, Inc. reports these compensation arrangements: a percentage of assets under its management.

**What does Empiric Advisors, Inc.'s brochure say about its fees?**
Its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated February 25, 2026 states: Asset-based fee: 1% of assets a year. Fees can differ by service and may be negotiable; the brochure is the complete statement.

**Where is Empiric Advisors, Inc. located?**
Empiric Advisors, Inc.'s principal office is in Austin, TX, according to its Form ADV.

**Is Empiric Advisors, Inc. registered with the SEC or a state?**
Empiric Advisors, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm, registered since 1987. Status as filed: Approved. CRD 108425.

**How much does Empiric Advisors, Inc. manage?**
Empiric Advisors, Inc. reports $64,662,525 in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated September 9, 2026 (99% discretionary).

**How have Empiric Advisors, Inc.'s assets and staff changed since 2021?**
In the Form ADV data for Empiric Advisors, Inc.: Regulatory assets under management: $68,355,855 in the October 2021 data and $64,662,525 in the October 2026 data, down 5%. Total employees: 3 in October 2021 and 3 in October 2026. Assets under management move with markets as well as with clients coming and going.

**What types of clients does Empiric Advisors, Inc. serve?**
By number of clients on Form ADV Item 5.D: high net worth individuals (15); investment companies (1).

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

**Does Empiric Advisors, Inc. 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/108425

**What changed in Empiric Advisors, Inc.'s recent Form ADV filings?**
In the March 2026 filing data: Employees performing advisory functions went from 3 to 2.

## From the Form ADV filing

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

### Fees and minimums (Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated February 25, 2026)

- Asset-based fee: 1% of assets a year

> Empiric Advisors fee for Portfolio Management Services is 1% of assets under management.

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.
- U.S. Bancorp Investments, 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: $64,662,525
- Discretionary: $64,084,713
- Non-discretionary: $577,812

### Clients (Item 5.D)

| Client type | Clients | Assets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Individuals (other than high net worth individuals) | Fewer than 5 | $220,720 |
| High net worth individuals | 15 | $40,446,034 |
| Investment companies | 1 | $23,995,771 |

### Advisory services (Item 5.G)
- Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses
- Portfolio management for investment companies (and business development companies)

### Firm details
- Registered since: 1987 (38 years)
- Employees: 3 total, 2 performing advisory functions
- Wrap fee program participation: No
- States registered or notice-filed: TX
- Disclosures (Item 11): Reports no disclosure items on Form ADV Item 11.

### Websites listed on Form ADV (Item 1.I)
- empiricfunds.com
- LinkedIn @empiric-advisors

## Assets and staff over time

| Data period | Regulatory assets under management | Employees | Filing dated |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| October 2021 | $68,355,855 | 3 | March 26, 2021 |
| October 2022 | $74,420,956 | 3 | March 15, 2022 |
| October 2023 | $60,630,780 | 3 | March 1, 2023 |
| October 2024 | $61,119,959 | 3 | March 5, 2024 |
| October 2025 | $63,616,672 | 3 | March 5, 2025 |
| October 2026 | $64,662,525 | 3 | September 9, 2026 |

Regulatory assets under management: $68,355,855 in the October 2021 data and $64,662,525 in the October 2026 data, down 5%.
Total employees: 3 in October 2021 and 3 in October 2026.

## Changes in the filing (last 12 months)

### March 2026
- Employees performing advisory functions went from 3 to 2.

## Source

Form ADV as filed, October 2026. Values appear as filed. Cite as: AdvisorCensus. Empiric Advisors, Inc. (CRD 108425): Form ADV filing data as of October 2026.