# ETF Architect

> ETF Architect is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm in Newtown Square, PA, registered since 2014, reporting over $5 billion in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated March 18, 2026.

- CRD: 171412
- Filed as: ETF ARCHITECT
- Legal name: Empowered Funds, LLC
- Also doing business as: EA ADVISERS, ETF ARCHITECT
- Registration: SEC-registered investment adviser (status as filed: Approved)
- Location: Newtown Square, PA
- Filing period: October 2026
- Form ADV filing dated: March 18, 2026
- SEC record (IAPD): https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/171412
- AdvisorCensus page: https://advisorcensus.com/firm/etf-architect-newtown-square-pa-171412

## Quick answers

**How is ETF Architect compensated?**
On its Form ADV (Item 5.E, October 2026), ETF Architect reports these compensation arrangements: a percentage of assets under its management; fixed fees (other than subscription fees).

**Where is ETF Architect located?**
ETF Architect's principal office is in Newtown Square, PA, according to its Form ADV.

**Is ETF Architect registered with the SEC or a state?**
ETF Architect is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm, registered since 2014. Status as filed: Approved. CRD 171412.

**How much does ETF Architect manage?**
ETF Architect reports $29,735,322,901 in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated March 18, 2026 (97% discretionary).

**How have ETF Architect's assets and staff changed since 2021?**
In the Form ADV data for ETF Architect: Regulatory assets under management: $1,024,287,340 in the October 2021 data and $29,735,322,901 in the October 2026 data, up 2803%. Total employees: 11 in October 2021 and 44 in October 2026. Assets under management move with markets as well as with clients coming and going.

**What types of clients does ETF Architect serve?**
By number of clients on Form ADV Item 5.D: investment companies (98); high net worth individuals (88); individuals (other than high net worth individuals) (28).

**Which custodians does ETF Architect use?**
ETF Architect's most recent Form ADV filing (Schedule D, Section 5.K(3)) lists Interactive Brokers LLC as a custodian holding 10% or more of its separately managed account assets.

**Does ETF Architect 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/171412

**What changed in ETF Architect's recent Form ADV filings?**
In the April 2026 filing data: Employees performing advisory functions went from 8 to 6. Regulatory assets under management went from $16,048,563,627 to $29,735,322,901 (+85%).

## From the Form ADV filing

### Compensation (Item 5.E)
- A percentage of assets under your management
- Fixed fees (other than subscription fees)

### Custodians (Schedule D, Section 5.K(3))
- Interactive Brokers LLC

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: $29,735,322,901
- Discretionary: $28,736,228,031
- Non-discretionary: $999,094,870

### Clients (Item 5.D)

| Client type | Clients | Assets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Individuals (other than high net worth individuals) | 28 | $62,814,478 |
| High net worth individuals | 88 | $789,353,245 |
| Investment companies | 98 | $28,736,228,031 |
| Corporations or other businesses not listed above | 8 | $146,927,147 |

### Advisory services (Item 5.G)
- Portfolio management for investment companies (and business development companies)
- Portfolio management for businesses (other than small businesses) or institutional clients
- Other

### Firm details
- Registered since: 2014 (12 years)
- Employees: 44 total, 6 performing advisory functions
- Wrap fee program participation: No
- States registered or notice-filed: PA, PR, WI
- Disclosures (Item 11): Reports no disclosure items on Form ADV Item 11.

### Websites listed on Form ADV (Item 1.I)
- etfarchitect.com
- LinkedIn @etfarchitect
- X @etfarchitect

## Assets and staff over time

| Data period | Regulatory assets under management | Employees | Filing dated |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| October 2021 | $1,024,287,340 | 11 | February 15, 2021 |
| October 2022 | $1,223,823,865 | 9 | May 17, 2022 |
| October 2023 | $2,173,245,825 | 20 | March 31, 2023 |
| October 2024 | $9,162,031,346 | 19 | April 1, 2024 |
| October 2025 | $16,048,563,627 | 28 | April 1, 2025 |
| October 2026 | $29,735,322,901 | 44 | March 18, 2026 |

Regulatory assets under management: $1,024,287,340 in the October 2021 data and $29,735,322,901 in the October 2026 data, up 2803%.
Total employees: 11 in October 2021 and 44 in October 2026.

## Changes in the filing (last 12 months)

### April 2026
- Employees performing advisory functions went from 8 to 6.
- Regulatory assets under management went from $16,048,563,627 to $29,735,322,901 (+85%).

## Source

Form ADV as filed, October 2026. Values appear as filed. Cite as: AdvisorCensus. ETF Architect (CRD 171412): Form ADV filing data as of October 2026.