# Forte Asset Management, LLC

> Forte Asset Management, LLC is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm, registered since 2005, reporting $100 million to $500 million in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated October 1, 2026.

- CRD: 132969
- Filed as: FORTE ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC
- Registration: SEC-registered investment adviser (status as filed: Approved)
- Filing period: October 2026
- Form ADV filing dated: October 1, 2026
- SEC record (IAPD): https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/132969
- AdvisorCensus page: https://advisorcensus.com/firm/forte-asset-management-llc-132969

## Quick answers

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

**How much does Forte Asset Management, LLC charge?**
Its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated March 1, 2026 states: Asset-based fee: 0.15% to 0.9% a year (a range, as the brochure states it). Fees can differ by service and may be negotiable; the brochure is the complete statement.

**Is Forte Asset Management, LLC registered with the SEC or a state?**
Forte Asset Management, LLC is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm, registered since 2005. Status as filed: Approved. CRD 132969.

**How much does Forte Asset Management, LLC manage?**
Forte Asset Management, LLC reports $322,317,852 in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated October 1, 2026 (100% discretionary).

**How have Forte Asset Management, LLC's assets and staff changed since 2021?**
In the Form ADV data for Forte Asset Management, LLC: Regulatory assets under management: $189,044,421 in the October 2021 data and $322,317,852 in the October 2026 data, up 70%. Total employees: 2 in October 2021 and 2 in October 2026. Assets under management move with markets as well as with clients coming and going.

**What types of clients does Forte Asset Management, LLC serve?**
By number of clients on Form ADV Item 5.D: high net worth individuals (34); individuals (other than high net worth individuals) (28); corporations or other businesses not listed above (2).

**Which custodians does Forte Asset Management, LLC use?**
Forte Asset Management, LLC's most recent Form ADV filing (Schedule D, Section 5.K(3)) lists National Financial Services LLC as a custodian holding 10% or more of its separately managed account assets.

**Does Forte Asset Management, 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/132969

**Does Forte Asset Management, LLC state an account minimum?**
Its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated March 1, 2026 says: "Forté generally seeks to work with clients who have approximately $1,000,000 or more in investable assets; however, this is not a strict minimum and may be waived at Forté’s discretion based on the client’s circumstances and service needs."

**What changed in Forte Asset Management, LLC's recent Form ADV filings?**
In the October 2026 filing data: Employees performing advisory functions went from 1 to 2. Updated its list of owners and control persons (Schedule A).

## 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 March 1, 2026)

- Asset-based fee: 0.15% to 0.9% a year (a range, as the brochure states it)

> Our standard asset-based fee schedule typically ranges from 0.15% to 0.90% annually, depending on assets under management, account complexity, and services provided.

- Account minimum: $1,000,000 (the brochure says it may be waived or negotiated)

> Forté generally seeks to work with clients who have approximately $1,000,000 or more in investable assets; however, this is not a strict minimum and may be waived at Forté’s discretion based on the client’s circumstances and service needs.

As stated in the firm's brochure. Fees can differ by service and may be negotiable.

### Custodians (Schedule D, Section 5.K(3))
- 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: $322,317,852
- Discretionary: $322,317,852
- Non-discretionary: $0

### Clients (Item 5.D)

| Client type | Clients | Assets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Individuals (other than high net worth individuals) | 28 | $9,103,141 |
| High net worth individuals | 34 | $283,214,600 |
| Banking or thrift institutions | 0 | $0 |
| Investment companies | 0 | $0 |
| Business development companies | 0 | $0 |
| Pooled investment vehicles (other than investment companies and business development companies) | 0 | $0 |
| Pension and profit sharing plans (but not the plan participants or government pension plans) | 0 | $0 |
| Charitable organizations | 0 | $0 |
| State or municipal government entities (including government pension plans) | 0 | $0 |
| Other investment advisers | 0 | $0 |
| Insurance companies | 0 | $0 |
| Sovereign wealth funds and foreign official institutions | 0 | $0 |
| Corporations or other businesses not listed above | 2 | $30,000,111 |
| Other | 0 | $0 |

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

### Firm details
- Registered since: 2005 (21 years)
- Employees: 2 total, 2 performing advisory functions
- Wrap fee program participation: No
- States registered or notice-filed: CA, FL, MI, NY
- Disclosures (Item 11): Reports no disclosure items on Form ADV Item 11.

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

## Assets and staff over time

| Data period | Regulatory assets under management | Employees | Filing dated |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| October 2021 | $189,044,421 | 2 | January 12, 2021 |
| October 2022 | $219,883,145 | 3 | May 9, 2022 |
| October 2023 | $185,857,001 | 2 | January 9, 2023 |
| October 2024 | $222,704,568 | 2 | February 13, 2024 |
| October 2025 | $239,332,176 | 2 | February 25, 2025 |
| October 2026 | $322,317,852 | 2 | October 1, 2026 |

Regulatory assets under management: $189,044,421 in the October 2021 data and $322,317,852 in the October 2026 data, up 70%.
Total employees: 2 in October 2021 and 2 in October 2026.

## Changes in the filing (last 12 months)

### October 2026
- Employees performing advisory functions went from 1 to 2.
- Updated its list of owners and control persons (Schedule A).

### April 2026
- Updated its list of owners and control persons (Schedule A).

### March 2026
- Employees performing advisory functions went from 2 to 1.
- Regulatory assets under management went from $239,332,176 to $315,238,907 (+32%).

## Source

Form ADV as filed, October 2026. Values appear as filed. Cite as: AdvisorCensus. Forte Asset Management, LLC (CRD 132969): Form ADV filing data as of October 2026.