# Exceptional Wealth & Family Office

> Exceptional Wealth & Family Office is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm in Colorado Springs, CO, registered since 2026, reporting $100 million to $500 million in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated July 10, 2026.

- CRD: 340444
- Filed as: EXCEPTIONAL WEALTH & FAMILY OFFICE
- Legal name: EC Ventures V LLC
- Registration: SEC-registered investment adviser (status as filed: Approved)
- Location: Colorado Springs, CO
- Filing period: October 2026
- Form ADV filing dated: July 10, 2026
- SEC record (IAPD): https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/340444
- AdvisorCensus page: https://advisorcensus.com/firm/exceptional-wealth-and-family-office-colorado-springs-co-340444

## Quick answers

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

**How much does Exceptional Wealth & Family Office charge?**
Its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated July 10, 2026 states: Hourly rate: $500 an hour (Retirement Plan Consulting). Fees can differ by service and may be negotiable; the brochure is the complete statement.

**Where is Exceptional Wealth & Family Office located?**
Exceptional Wealth & Family Office's principal office is in Colorado Springs, CO, according to its Form ADV; the August 2026 filing also lists 1 other office (Schedule D, Section 1.F).

**Is Exceptional Wealth & Family Office registered with the SEC or a state?**
Exceptional Wealth & Family Office is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm, registered since 2026. Status as filed: Approved. CRD 340444.

**How much does Exceptional Wealth & Family Office manage?**
Exceptional Wealth & Family Office reports $292,181,992 in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated July 10, 2026 (100% discretionary).

**What types of clients does Exceptional Wealth & Family Office serve?**
By number of clients on Form ADV Item 5.D: individuals (other than high net worth individuals) (147); high net worth individuals (41); corporations or other businesses not listed above (18).

**Which custodians does Exceptional Wealth & Family Office use?**
Exceptional Wealth & Family Office's most recent Form ADV filing (Schedule D, Section 5.K(3)) lists Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and National Financial Services LLC as custodians holding 10% or more of its separately managed account assets.

**Does Exceptional Wealth & Family Office 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/340444

**What changed in Exceptional Wealth & Family Office's recent Form ADV filings?**
In the August 2026 filing data: Employees performing advisory functions went from 2 to 5. Registered or notice-filed in FL.

## From the Form ADV filing

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

### Fees and minimums (Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated July 10, 2026)

- Hourly rate: $500 an hour (Retirement Plan Consulting)

> Retirement Plan Consulting: The program provides clients with the option of paying an annual fee for ongoing services based on a percentage of assets under advisement, a flat fee, or an hourly rate not to exceed $500.

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.
- National Financial Services 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: $292,181,992
- Discretionary: $292,181,992
- Non-discretionary: $0

### Clients (Item 5.D)

| Client type | Clients | Assets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Individuals (other than high net worth individuals) | 147 | $54,271,107 |
| High net worth individuals | 41 | $126,149,469 |
| Charitable organizations | Fewer than 5 | $1,259,510 |
| Corporations or other businesses not listed above | 18 | $110,501,906 |

### Advisory services (Item 5.G)
- Financial planning services
- Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses
- Pension consulting services

### Firm details
- Registered since: 2026 (0 years)
- Employees: 8 total, 5 performing advisory functions
- Wrap fee program participation: No
- States registered or notice-filed: CA, CO, FL, NE, TX
- Disclosures (Item 11): Reports no disclosure items on Form ADV Item 11.

### Other offices (Schedule D, Section 1.F), as of the August 2026 filing
- Midland, TX

### Websites listed on Form ADV (Item 1.I)
- [coleruth.com](https://coleruth.com)
- [exceptionalwealth.us](https://exceptionalwealth.us)
- LinkedIn @exceptionalwfo
- LinkedIn @cole-ruth
- LinkedIn @emma-haman-64b1a4149
- LinkedIn @paul-bishop-cfp®-b544262
- LinkedIn @taraseegers

## Changes in the filing (last 12 months)

### August 2026
- Employees performing advisory functions went from 2 to 5.
- Registered or notice-filed in FL.

### May 2026
- Registered or notice-filed in CA.

### April 2026
- Newly registered with the SEC.

## Source

Form ADV as filed, October 2026. Values appear as filed. Cite as: AdvisorCensus. Exceptional Wealth & Family Office (CRD 340444): Form ADV filing data as of October 2026.