# Ferguson Shapiro LLC

> Ferguson Shapiro LLC is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm in Decatur, GA, registered since 2018, reporting $100 million to $500 million in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated May 20, 2026.

- CRD: 297555
- Filed as: FERGUSON SHAPIRO LLC
- Registration: SEC-registered investment adviser (status as filed: Approved)
- Location: Decatur, GA
- Filing period: October 2026
- Form ADV filing dated: May 20, 2026
- SEC record (IAPD): https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/297555
- AdvisorCensus page: https://advisorcensus.com/firm/ferguson-shapiro-llc-decatur-ga-297555

## Quick answers

**How is Ferguson Shapiro LLC compensated?**
On its Form ADV (Item 5.E, October 2026), Ferguson Shapiro LLC reports these compensation arrangements: a percentage of assets under its management; hourly charges.

**How much does Ferguson Shapiro LLC charge?**
Its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated March 25, 2026 states: Hourly rate: $300 an hour (Financial planning). Fees can differ by service and may be negotiable; the brochure is the complete statement.

**Where is Ferguson Shapiro LLC located?**
Ferguson Shapiro LLC's principal office is in Decatur, GA, according to its Form ADV; the June 2026 filing also lists 2 other offices (Schedule D, Section 1.F).

**Is Ferguson Shapiro LLC registered with the SEC or a state?**
Ferguson Shapiro LLC is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm, registered since 2018. Status as filed: Approved. CRD 297555.

**How much does Ferguson Shapiro LLC manage?**
Ferguson Shapiro LLC reports $415,195,355 in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated May 20, 2026 (100% discretionary).

**How have Ferguson Shapiro LLC's assets and staff changed since 2021?**
In the Form ADV data for Ferguson Shapiro LLC: Regulatory assets under management: $215,208,346 in the October 2021 data and $415,195,355 in the October 2026 data, up 93%. Total employees: 5 in October 2021 and 9 in October 2026. Assets under management move with markets as well as with clients coming and going.

**What types of clients does Ferguson Shapiro LLC serve?**
By number of clients on Form ADV Item 5.D: individuals (other than high net worth individuals) (193); high net worth individuals (139).

**Which custodians does Ferguson Shapiro LLC use?**
Ferguson Shapiro 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.

**Does Ferguson Shapiro LLC 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/297555

**What changed in Ferguson Shapiro LLC's recent Form ADV filings?**
In the June 2026 filing data: Registered or notice-filed in SC.

## From the Form ADV filing

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

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

- Hourly rate: $300 an hour (Financial planning)

> Financial planning fees will be charged on an hourly basis at $300 per hour and the client will be provided an estimate in advance .

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.

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: $415,195,355
- Discretionary: $415,195,355
- Non-discretionary: $0

### Clients (Item 5.D)

| Client type | Clients | Assets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Individuals (other than high net worth individuals) | 193 | $108,251,331 |
| High net worth individuals | 139 | $302,998,120 |
| Charitable organizations | Fewer than 5 | $1,047,462 |
| Corporations or other businesses not listed above | Fewer than 5 | $2,898,442 |

### Advisory services (Item 5.G)
- Financial planning services
- Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses
- Portfolio management for businesses (other than small businesses) or institutional clients
- Selection of other advisers (including private fund managers)

### Firm details
- Registered since: 2018 (8 years)
- Employees: 9 total, 5 performing advisory functions
- Wrap fee program participation: Yes
- States registered or notice-filed: AL, CA, FL, GA, LA, NC, NH, NY, SC, TX
- Disclosures (Item 11): Reports no disclosure items on Form ADV Item 11.

### Other offices (Schedule D, Section 1.F), as of the June 2026 filing
- Alpharetta, GA
- Marietta, GA

### Websites listed on Form ADV (Item 1.I)
- fergusonshapiro.com

## Assets and staff over time

| Data period | Regulatory assets under management | Employees | Filing dated |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| October 2021 | $215,208,346 | 5 | September 10, 2021 |
| October 2022 | $274,133,860 | 4 | April 7, 2022 |
| October 2023 | $288,888,340 | 9 | September 1, 2023 |
| October 2024 | $326,794,056 | 10 | March 12, 2024 |
| October 2025 | $361,798,775 | 10 | May 6, 2025 |
| October 2026 | $415,195,355 | 9 | May 20, 2026 |

Regulatory assets under management: $215,208,346 in the October 2021 data and $415,195,355 in the October 2026 data, up 93%.
Total employees: 5 in October 2021 and 9 in October 2026.

## Changes in the filing (last 12 months)

### June 2026
- Registered or notice-filed in SC.

### April 2026
- Employees performing advisory functions went from 3 to 5.
- Regulatory assets under management went from $361,798,775 to $415,195,355 (+15%).

## Source

Form ADV as filed, October 2026. Values appear as filed. Cite as: AdvisorCensus. Ferguson Shapiro LLC (CRD 297555): Form ADV filing data as of October 2026.