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  "iapd_url": "https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/112248",
  "city_as_filed": "ARLINGTON",
  "url": "https://advisorcensus.com/firm/gerald-baker-financial-group-l-l-c-dba-baker-financial-services-arlington-tx-112248",
  "display_name": "Gerald Baker Financial Group, L.l.c.dba Baker Financial Services",
  "summary": "Gerald Baker Financial Group, L.l.c.dba Baker Financial Services is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm in Arlington, TX, registered since 1999, reporting $500 million to $1 billion in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated February 19, 2026.",
  "citation": "AdvisorCensus. Gerald Baker Financial Group, L.l.c.dba Baker Financial Services (CRD 112248): Form ADV filing data as of October 2026.",
  "registration_type_label": "SEC-registered investment adviser",
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    "Portfolio management for businesses (other than small businesses) or institutional clients"
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    {
      "q": "How is Gerald Baker Financial Group, L.l.c.dba Baker Financial Services compensated?",
      "a": "On its Form ADV (Item 5.E, October 2026), Gerald Baker Financial Group, L.l.c.dba Baker Financial Services reports these compensation arrangements: a percentage of assets under its management; hourly charges; fixed fees (other than subscription fees)."
    },
    {
      "q": "How much does Gerald Baker Financial Group, L.l.c.dba Baker Financial Services charge?",
      "a": "Its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated February 19, 2026 states: Hourly rate: $200 an hour (advisory agent time for review and updating of your financial plan and to…). Fees can differ by service and may be negotiable; the brochure is the complete statement."
    },
    {
      "q": "Where is Gerald Baker Financial Group, L.l.c.dba Baker Financial Services located?",
      "a": "Gerald Baker Financial Group, L.l.c.dba Baker Financial Services' principal office is in Arlington, TX, according to its Form ADV."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is Gerald Baker Financial Group, L.l.c.dba Baker Financial Services registered with the SEC or a state?",
      "a": "Gerald Baker Financial Group, L.l.c.dba Baker Financial Services is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm, registered since 1999. Status as filed: Approved. CRD 112248."
    },
    {
      "q": "How much does Gerald Baker Financial Group, L.l.c.dba Baker Financial Services manage?",
      "a": "Gerald Baker Financial Group, L.l.c.dba Baker Financial Services reports $909,320,534 in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated February 19, 2026 (100% discretionary)."
    },
    {
      "q": "How have Gerald Baker Financial Group, L.l.c.dba Baker Financial Services' assets and staff changed since 2021?",
      "a": "In the Form ADV data for Gerald Baker Financial Group, L.l.c.dba Baker Financial Services: Regulatory assets under management: $580,041,228 in the October 2021 data and $909,320,534 in the October 2026 data, up 57%. Total employees: 8 in October 2021 and 7 in October 2026. Assets under management move with markets as well as with clients coming and going."
    },
    {
      "q": "What types of clients does Gerald Baker Financial Group, L.l.c.dba Baker Financial Services serve?",
      "a": "By number of clients on Form ADV Item 5.D: individuals (other than high net worth individuals) (389); high net worth individuals (86); pension and profit sharing plans (but not the plan participants or government pension plans) (7)."
    },
    {
      "q": "Which custodians does Gerald Baker Financial Group, L.l.c.dba Baker Financial Services use?",
      "a": "Gerald Baker Financial Group, L.l.c.dba Baker Financial Services' 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."
    },
    {
      "q": "Does Gerald Baker Financial Group, L.l.c.dba Baker Financial Services report any disciplinary disclosures?",
      "a": "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/112248"
    },
    {
      "q": "What changed in Gerald Baker Financial Group, L.l.c.dba Baker Financial Services' recent Form ADV filings?",
      "a": "In the February 2026 filing data: Registered or notice-filed in LA."
    }
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        "Registered or notice-filed in LA."
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