# Foothills Advisors, LLC

> Foothills Advisors, LLC is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm in Cave Creek, AZ, registered since 2024, reporting $100 million to $500 million in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated August 24, 2026.

- CRD: 298408
- Filed as: FOOTHILLS ADVISORS, LLC
- Registration: SEC-registered investment adviser (status as filed: Approved)
- Location: Cave Creek, AZ
- Filing period: October 2026
- Form ADV filing dated: August 24, 2026
- SEC record (IAPD): https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/298408
- AdvisorCensus page: https://advisorcensus.com/firm/foothills-advisors-llc-cave-creek-az-298408

## Quick answers

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

**How much does Foothills Advisors, LLC charge?**
Its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated August 24, 2026 states: Asset-based fee: up to 1.5% of assets a year (the maximum the brochure states). Fees can differ by service and may be negotiable; the brochure is the complete statement.

**Where is Foothills Advisors, LLC located?**
Foothills Advisors, LLC's principal office is in Cave Creek, AZ, according to its Form ADV.

**Is Foothills Advisors, LLC registered with the SEC or a state?**
Foothills Advisors, LLC is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm, registered since 2024. Status as filed: Approved. CRD 298408.

**How much does Foothills Advisors, LLC manage?**
Foothills Advisors, LLC reports $142,096,859 in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated August 24, 2026 (100% discretionary).

**How have Foothills Advisors, LLC's assets and staff changed since 2024?**
In the Form ADV data for Foothills Advisors, LLC: Regulatory assets under management: $117,670,829 in the October 2024 data and $142,096,859 in the October 2026 data, up 21%. Total employees: 3 in October 2024 and 3 in October 2026. Assets under management move with markets as well as with clients coming and going.

**What types of clients does Foothills Advisors, LLC serve?**
By number of clients on Form ADV Item 5.D: individuals (other than high net worth individuals) (136); high net worth individuals (48); corporations or other businesses not listed above (3).

**Which custodians does Foothills Advisors, LLC use?**
Foothills Advisors, 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 Foothills Advisors, 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/298408

**Does Foothills Advisors, LLC state an account minimum?**
Its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated August 24, 2026 says: "Foothills does not require a minimum to open an account."

**What changed in Foothills Advisors, LLC's recent Form ADV filings?**
In the September 2026 filing data: Regulatory assets under management went from $128,502,878 to $142,096,859 (+11%).

## 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 August 24, 2026)

- Asset-based fee: up to 1.5% of assets a year (the maximum the brochure states)

> Foothills charges an annual investment advisory fee based on the total assets under management as follows: Assets Under Management Maximum Annual Fee Monthly Fee All Accounts 1.50% .125%

- Account minimum: None

> Foothills does not require a minimum to open an account.

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: $142,096,859
- Discretionary: $142,096,859
- Non-discretionary: $0

### Clients (Item 5.D)

| Client type | Clients | Assets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Individuals (other than high net worth individuals) | 136 | $47,683,049 |
| High net worth individuals | 48 | $92,807,762 |
| Charitable organizations | 1 | $906,856 |
| Corporations or other businesses not listed above | 3 | $699,192 |

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

### Firm details
- Registered since: 2024 (2 years)
- Employees: 3 total, 3 performing advisory functions
- Wrap fee program participation: No
- States registered or notice-filed: AZ, CO, NE, OR
- Disclosures (Item 11): Reports no disclosure items on Form ADV Item 11.

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

## Assets and staff over time

| Data period | Regulatory assets under management | Employees | Filing dated |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| October 2024 | $117,670,829 | 3 | April 3, 2024 |
| October 2025 | $104,219,775 | 3 | January 28, 2025 |
| October 2026 | $142,096,859 | 3 | August 24, 2026 |

Regulatory assets under management: $117,670,829 in the October 2024 data and $142,096,859 in the October 2026 data, up 21%.
Total employees: 3 in October 2024 and 3 in October 2026.

## Changes in the filing (last 12 months)

### September 2026
- Regulatory assets under management went from $128,502,878 to $142,096,859 (+11%).

### March 2026
- Regulatory assets under management went from $104,219,775 to $128,502,878 (+23%).

## Source

Form ADV as filed, October 2026. Values appear as filed. Cite as: AdvisorCensus. Foothills Advisors, LLC (CRD 298408): Form ADV filing data as of October 2026.