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  "slug": "foundations-investment-advisors-llc-phoenix-az-175083",
  "primary_business_name": "FOUNDATIONS INVESTMENT ADVISORS LLC",
  "legal_name": "FOUNDATIONS INVESTMENT ADVISORS LLC",
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    "DETROIT FINANCIAL",
    "FUCHS FINANCIAL",
    "FUNDAMENTAL WEALTH DESIGNS",
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    "HTR GROUP N.E., LLC",
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    "MCLEAN ADVISORY GROUP",
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    "QUEST COMMONWEALTH",
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    "SECURE MONEY ADVISORS",
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    "https://fiwealth.com",
    "https://instagram.com/FIWEALTH",
    "https://linkedin.com/COMPANY/FOUNDATIONS-INVESTMENT-ADVISORS"
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  "disclosure_items": [
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      "item": "11.C(2)",
      "question": "Has the SEC or the CFTC ever found that the firm or an advisory affiliate was involved in a violation of SEC or CFTC regulations or statutes?"
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    {
      "item": "11.C(4)",
      "question": "Has the SEC or the CFTC ever entered an order against the firm or an advisory affiliate in connection with investment-related activity?"
    },
    {
      "item": "11.C(5)",
      "question": "Has the SEC or the CFTC ever imposed a civil money penalty on the firm or an advisory affiliate, or ordered the firm or an advisory affiliate to cease and desist from an activity?"
    },
    {
      "item": "11.D(2)",
      "question": "Has another federal regulator, a state regulator, or a foreign financial regulator ever found that the firm or an advisory affiliate was involved in a violation of investment-related regulations or statutes?"
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    {
      "item": "11.D(4)",
      "question": "In the past ten years, has another federal regulator, a state regulator, or a foreign financial regulator entered an order against the firm or an advisory affiliate in connection with investment-related activity?"
    },
    {
      "item": "11.D(5)",
      "question": "Has another federal regulator, a state regulator, or a foreign financial regulator ever denied, suspended, or revoked the registration or license of the firm or an advisory affiliate, prevented either by order from associating with an investment-related business, or restricted either one's activity?"
    },
    {
      "item": "11.E(2)",
      "question": "Has a self-regulatory organization or a commodities exchange ever found that the firm or an advisory affiliate was involved in a violation of its rules, other than a minor rule violation under a plan the SEC approved?"
    },
    {
      "item": "11.E(4)",
      "question": "Has a self-regulatory organization or a commodities exchange ever disciplined the firm or an advisory affiliate by expelling or suspending it from membership, barring or suspending it from association with other members, or otherwise restricting its activities?"
    },
    {
      "item": "11.H(2)",
      "question": "Is the firm or an advisory affiliate now the subject of a civil proceeding that could result in a yes answer to any part of 11.H(1)?"
    }
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  "city_as_filed": "PHOENIX",
  "url": "https://advisorcensus.com/firm/foundations-investment-advisors-llc-phoenix-az-175083",
  "display_name": "Foundations Investment Advisors LLC",
  "summary": "Foundations Investment Advisors LLC is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm in Phoenix, AZ, registered since 2015, reporting over $5 billion in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated September 23, 2026.",
  "citation": "AdvisorCensus. Foundations Investment Advisors LLC (CRD 175083): Form ADV filing data as of October 2026.",
  "registration_type_label": "SEC-registered investment adviser",
  "compensation_labels": [
    "A percentage of assets under your management",
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    "Fixed fees (other than subscription fees)"
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  "advisory_activity_labels": [
    "Financial planning services",
    "Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses",
    "Selection of other advisers (including private fund managers)",
    "Educational seminars/workshops"
  ],
  "quick_answers": [
    {
      "q": "How is Foundations Investment Advisors LLC compensated?",
      "a": "On its Form ADV (Item 5.E, October 2026), Foundations Investment Advisors LLC reports these compensation arrangements: a percentage of assets under its management; hourly charges; fixed fees (other than subscription fees)."
    },
    {
      "q": "How much does Foundations Investment Advisors LLC charge?",
      "a": "Its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated July 30, 2026 states: Hourly rate: $100 to $500 an hour (Financial planning services); Flat fee: $100 to $5,000 (Financial planning services); Flat fee: $7,500 (Financial planning engagements that include additional services, such as…). Fees can differ by service and may be negotiable; the brochure is the complete statement."
    },
    {
      "q": "Where is Foundations Investment Advisors LLC located?",
      "a": "Foundations Investment Advisors LLC's principal office is in Phoenix, AZ, according to its Form ADV; the October 2026 filing also lists 28 other offices (Schedule D, Section 1.F)."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is Foundations Investment Advisors LLC registered with the SEC or a state?",
      "a": "Foundations Investment Advisors LLC is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm, registered since 2015. Status as filed: Approved. CRD 175083."
    },
    {
      "q": "How much does Foundations Investment Advisors LLC manage?",
      "a": "Foundations Investment Advisors LLC reports $10,097,715,159 in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated September 23, 2026 (100% discretionary)."
    },
    {
      "q": "How have Foundations Investment Advisors LLC's assets and staff changed since 2021?",
      "a": "In the Form ADV data for Foundations Investment Advisors LLC: Regulatory assets under management: $1,945,650,827 in the October 2021 data and $10,097,715,159 in the October 2026 data, up 419%. Total employees: 163 in October 2021 and 353 in October 2026. Assets under management move with markets as well as with clients coming and going."
    },
    {
      "q": "What types of clients does Foundations Investment Advisors LLC serve?",
      "a": "By number of clients on Form ADV Item 5.D: individuals (other than high net worth individuals) (23,568); high net worth individuals (6,047); corporations or other businesses not listed above (25)."
    },
    {
      "q": "Which custodians does Foundations Investment Advisors LLC use?",
      "a": "Foundations Investment Advisors LLC's most recent Form ADV filing (Schedule D, Section 5.K(3)) lists Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and Fidelity as custodians holding 10% or more of its separately managed account assets."
    },
    {
      "q": "Does Foundations Investment Advisors LLC report any disciplinary disclosures?",
      "a": "Reports 9 disclosure items on Form ADV Item 11: yes answers to 8 questions about regulatory matters and 1 question about civil court matters (11.C(2), 11.C(4), 11.C(5), 11.D(2), 11.D(4), 11.D(5), 11.E(2), 11.E(4), 11.H(2)). Each question covers the firm and its advisory affiliates, and one event can produce several yes answers. The detail of any item is on the firm's SEC record: https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/175083"
    },
    {
      "q": "Does Foundations Investment Advisors LLC state an account minimum?",
      "a": "Its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated July 30, 2026 says: \"The minimum account value is $5,000.\""
    },
    {
      "q": "What changed in Foundations Investment Advisors LLC's recent Form ADV filings?",
      "a": "In the July 2026 filing data: Item 11 disclosure answers changed: 9 yes answers, previously 6 (now yes: 11.C(2), 11.C(4), 11.C(5))."
    }
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      "period": "2021-10-01",
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      "filing_date": "2021-09-24"
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      "filing_date": "2022-08-26"
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    {
      "period": "2023-10-01",
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      "filing_date": "2023-09-27"
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    {
      "period": "2024-10-01",
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      "filing_date": "2024-08-15"
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    {
      "period": "2025-10-01",
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      "filing_date": "2025-07-01"
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        "Item 11 disclosure answers changed: 9 yes answers, previously 6 (now yes: 11.C(2), 11.C(4), 11.C(5))."
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        "Employees performing advisory functions went from 229 to 289.",
        "Regulatory assets under management went from $7,184,472,288 to $10,097,715,159 (+41%)."
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      "period": "2026-01-01",
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      "notes": [
        "Added the business name Big Financial Services LLC.",
        "Added the business name Bright Wealth Management.",
        "Added the business name Chamberlin Group.",
        "Added the business name Fundamental Wealth Designs.",
        "Added the business name HTR Group N.E., LLC.",
        "Added the business name McLean Advisory Group.",
        "Added the business name Retirement Outfitters LLC.",
        "No longer lists the business name HTR Group, N.E., LLC, the Help to Retire Group, the HTR Group.",
        "No longer lists the business name Malia Financial Group.",
        "No longer lists the business name Market Advisory Group.",
        "No longer lists the business name Retirement Outfitters.",
        "No longer lists the business name Rise North Capital.",
        "No longer lists the business name TGW Wealth Management.",
        "No longer lists the business name The Hidden Wealth Solution.",
        "Changed its office addresses in Auburn, ME.",
        "Changed its office addresses in Southlake, TX.",
        "Added an office in Edwardsville, IL.",
        "Added an office in Houston, TX.",
        "Added an office in Melbourne, FL.",
        "Added an office in Mendota Heights, MN.",
        "Added an office in North Oaks, MN.",
        "Added an office in Phoenix, AZ.",
        "Added an office in Saint Louis, MO.",
        "Added an office in Stillwater, MN.",
        "Added an office in Tampa, FL.",
        "Added an office in Waretown, NJ.",
        "No longer lists an office in Braintree, MA.",
        "No longer lists an office in Kennesaw, GA.",
        "No longer lists an office in League City, TX.",
        "No longer lists an office in Topeka, KS.",
        "No longer lists an office in Wichita, KS."
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    {
      "period": "2025-11-01",
      "period_label": "November 2025",
      "notes": [
        "Updated its list of owners and control persons (Schedule A)."
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