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  "slug": "ethos-financial-group-llc-king-of-prussia-pa-321748",
  "primary_business_name": "ETHOS FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC",
  "legal_name": "ETHOS FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC",
  "dbas": [
    "ALPHA WHISKEY",
    "CHAPWOOD INVESTMENTS",
    "COHESION PARTNERS",
    "ETHOS FAMILY OFFICE",
    "FRONT STREET FINANCIAL",
    "LIBERTY RIDGE",
    "MARSINI ESTATE & WEALTH",
    "MICHAEL MALONE INVESTMENT ADVISORY",
    "PETERS WEALTH ADVISORS",
    "PROTEA WEALTH MANAGEMENT",
    "VERITY WEALTH ADVISORS"
  ],
  "city": "King of Prussia",
  "state": "PA",
  "country": "United States",
  "cbsa_code": "37980",
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    "common_name": "Philadelphia",
    "msa_name": "Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD",
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  "registration_date": "2022-06-02",
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    "portfolio_management_individuals",
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    "CA",
    "CO",
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    "IL",
    "LA",
    "MD",
    "MI",
    "MS",
    "NC",
    "NE",
    "NH",
    "NJ",
    "NM",
    "NY",
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    "TX",
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  "websites": [
    "https://alpha-whiskey.com",
    "https://chapwoodinvestments.com",
    "https://cohesion.partners.com",
    "https://edbutowsky.com",
    "https://ethosfg.com",
    "https://facebook.com/FRONTSTREETFIN",
    "https://facebook.com/ProteaWealth",
    "https://facebook.com/chapwood",
    "https://frontstreetfin.com",
    "https://instagram.com/proteawealthmanagement",
    "https://libertyridgefinancial.com",
    "https://linkedin.com/COMPANY/ALPHA-WHISKEY",
    "https://linkedin.com/COMPANY/ETHOS-FINANCIAL-GROUP-LLC/MYCOMPANY",
    "https://linkedin.com/COMPANY/FRONT-STREET-FINANCIAL",
    "https://linkedin.com/company/chapwood-capital-investment-management",
    "https://michaelmaloneinvestments.com",
    "https://peterswealth.com",
    "https://proteawealthmgmt.com",
    "https://veritywa.com",
    "https://youtube.com/@MakingSensewithEdButowsky"
  ],
  "iapd_url": "https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/321748",
  "city_as_filed": "KING OF PRUSSIA",
  "url": "https://advisorcensus.com/firm/ethos-financial-group-llc-king-of-prussia-pa-321748",
  "display_name": "Ethos Financial Group, LLC",
  "summary": "Ethos Financial Group, LLC is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm in King of Prussia, PA, registered since 2022, reporting $1 billion to $5 billion in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated August 12, 2026.",
  "citation": "AdvisorCensus. Ethos Financial Group, LLC (CRD 321748): Form ADV filing data as of October 2026.",
  "registration_type_label": "SEC-registered investment adviser",
  "compensation_labels": [
    "A percentage of assets under your management",
    "Hourly charges",
    "Fixed fees (other than subscription fees)",
    "Performance-based fees"
  ],
  "advisory_activity_labels": [
    "Financial planning services",
    "Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses",
    "Portfolio management for businesses (other than small businesses) or institutional clients",
    "Pension consulting services",
    "Selection of other advisers (including private fund managers)"
  ],
  "quick_answers": [
    {
      "q": "How is Ethos Financial Group, LLC compensated?",
      "a": "On its Form ADV (Item 5.E, October 2026), Ethos Financial Group, LLC reports these compensation arrangements: a percentage of assets under its management; hourly charges; fixed fees (other than subscription fees); performance-based fees."
    },
    {
      "q": "What does Ethos Financial Group, LLC's brochure say about its fees?",
      "a": "Its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated July 7, 2026 states: Asset-based fee: 0.25% to 2.5% a year (a range, as the brochure states it). Fees can differ by service and may be negotiable; the brochure is the complete statement."
    },
    {
      "q": "Where is Ethos Financial Group, LLC located?",
      "a": "Ethos Financial Group, LLC's principal office is in King of Prussia, PA, according to its Form ADV; the September 2026 filing also lists 9 other offices (Schedule D, Section 1.F)."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is Ethos Financial Group, LLC registered with the SEC or a state?",
      "a": "Ethos Financial Group, LLC is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm, registered since 2022. Status as filed: Approved. CRD 321748."
    },
    {
      "q": "How much does Ethos Financial Group, LLC manage?",
      "a": "Ethos Financial Group, LLC reports $2,144,085,745 in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated August 12, 2026 (89% discretionary)."
    },
    {
      "q": "How have Ethos Financial Group, LLC's assets and staff changed since 2022?",
      "a": "In the Form ADV data for Ethos Financial Group, LLC: Regulatory assets under management: $600,981,643 in the October 2022 data and $2,144,085,745 in the October 2026 data, up 257%. Total employees: 16 in October 2022 and 44 in October 2026. Assets under management move with markets as well as with clients coming and going."
    },
    {
      "q": "What types of clients does Ethos Financial Group, LLC serve?",
      "a": "By number of clients on Form ADV Item 5.D: individuals (other than high net worth individuals) (1,327); high net worth individuals (382); corporations or other businesses not listed above (86)."
    },
    {
      "q": "Which custodians does Ethos Financial Group, LLC use?",
      "a": "Ethos Financial Group, LLC's most recent Form ADV filing (Schedule D, Section 5.K(3)) lists Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and Citigroup Global Markets Inc. as custodians holding 10% or more of its separately managed account assets."
    },
    {
      "q": "Does Ethos Financial Group, 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/321748"
    },
    {
      "q": "Does Ethos Financial Group, LLC state an account minimum?",
      "a": "Its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated July 7, 2026 says: \"A minimum of $100,000 of assets under management is typically required for this service. Minimum account size may be waived by Ethos at its discretion.\""
    },
    {
      "q": "What changed in Ethos Financial Group, LLC's recent Form ADV filings?",
      "a": "In the September 2026 filing data: Added an office in Chester, MD."
    }
  ],
  "filing_history": [
    {
      "period": "2022-10-01",
      "regulatory_assets_under_management": 600981643.0,
      "total_employees": 16,
      "filing_date": "2022-09-30"
    },
    {
      "period": "2023-10-01",
      "regulatory_assets_under_management": 651837810.0,
      "total_employees": 16,
      "filing_date": "2023-06-22"
    },
    {
      "period": "2024-10-01",
      "regulatory_assets_under_management": 913934805.0,
      "total_employees": 24,
      "filing_date": "2024-09-16"
    },
    {
      "period": "2025-10-01",
      "regulatory_assets_under_management": 1576974645.0,
      "total_employees": 36,
      "filing_date": "2025-04-23"
    },
    {
      "period": "2026-10-01",
      "regulatory_assets_under_management": 2144085745.0,
      "total_employees": 44,
      "filing_date": "2026-08-12"
    }
  ],
  "recent_changes": [
    {
      "period": "2026-09-01",
      "period_label": "September 2026",
      "notes": [
        "Added an office in Chester, MD."
      ]
    },
    {
      "period": "2026-08-01",
      "period_label": "August 2026",
      "notes": [
        "Added the business name Protea Wealth Management.",
        "Added the business name Liberty Ridge.",
        "Employees performing advisory functions went from 27 to 33.",
        "Added an office in Mechanicsburg, PA."
      ]
    },
    {
      "period": "2026-04-01",
      "period_label": "April 2026",
      "notes": [
        "No longer lists the business name Stillwater Partners.",
        "Employees performing advisory functions went from 29 to 27.",
        "No longer lists an office in Austin, TX.",
        "Registered or notice-filed in WA."
      ]
    },
    {
      "period": "2026-01-01",
      "period_label": "January 2026",
      "notes": [
        "Added the business name Stillwater Partners.",
        "Added the business name Cohesion Partners.",
        "Employees performing advisory functions went from 27 to 29.",
        "Regulatory assets under management went from $1,576,974,645 to $2,061,300,878 (+31%).",
        "Added an office in Charleston, SC."
      ]
    }
  ],
  "fees_from_brochure": {
    "source": "Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated July 7, 2026",
    "tiers": [],
    "flat_rate": null,
    "stated_range": "0.25% to 2.5% a year",
    "stated_maximum": null,
    "account_minimum": "$100,000",
    "account_minimum_may_be_waived": true,
    "minimum_annual_fee": null,
    "figures": [
      {
        "label": "Asset-based fee",
        "statements": [
          "Asset-based fee: 0.25% to 2.5% a year (a range, as the brochure states it)"
        ],
        "quotes": [
          "Our annual fees for Investment Advisory Services are based upon a percentage of assets under management and generally range from 0.25% to 2.5 %.",
          "Ethos’ investment advisory fee is based upon a percentage (%) of the market value of the assets placed under Ethos’ management and generally ranges from .25% to 2.5% annually."
        ]
      },
      {
        "label": "Account minimum",
        "statements": [
          "Account minimum: $100,000 (the brochure says it may be waived or negotiated)"
        ],
        "quotes": [
          "A minimum of $100,000 of assets under management is typically required for this service. Minimum account size may be waived by Ethos at its discretion."
        ]
      }
    ],
    "quotes": [
      "Our annual fees for Investment Advisory Services are based upon a percentage of assets under management and generally range from 0.25% to 2.5 %.",
      "Ethos’ investment advisory fee is based upon a percentage (%) of the market value of the assets placed under Ethos’ management and generally ranges from .25% to 2.5% annually.",
      "A minimum of $100,000 of assets under management is typically required for this service. Minimum account size may be waived by Ethos at its discretion."
    ],
    "note": "As stated in the firm's brochure; fees can differ by service and may be negotiable."
  },
  "custodians": [
    {
      "name": "Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.",
      "name_as_filed": "CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.",
      "affiliated": false
    },
    {
      "name": "Citigroup Global Markets Inc.",
      "name_as_filed": "CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.",
      "affiliated": false
    }
  ],
  "custodians_note": "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.",
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  "clients": [
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  "disclosure_line": "Reports no disclosure items on Form ADV Item 11.",
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  "claimed": false,
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  "source": {
    "name": "Form ADV",
    "as_of": "2026-10-01",
    "iapd_url": "https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/321748",
    "operator": "BH Monitor Services, LLC",
    "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
    "credit": "AdvisorCensus (advisorcensus.com), from SEC Form ADV data"
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