# Global Wealth Strategies and Associates, LLC

> Global Wealth Strategies and Associates, LLC is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm in Denver, CO, registered since 2021, reporting $100 million to $500 million in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated May 25, 2026.

- CRD: 316072
- Filed as: GLOBAL WEALTH STRATEGIES AND ASSOCIATES, LLC
- Also doing business as: GWS&A
- Registration: SEC-registered investment adviser (status as filed: Approved)
- Location: Denver, CO
- Filing period: October 2026
- Form ADV filing dated: May 25, 2026
- SEC record (IAPD): https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/316072
- AdvisorCensus page: https://advisorcensus.com/firm/global-wealth-strategies-and-associates-llc-denver-co-316072

## Quick answers

**How is Global Wealth Strategies and Associates, LLC compensated?**
On its Form ADV (Item 5.E, October 2026), Global Wealth Strategies and Associates, LLC reports these compensation arrangements: a percentage of assets under its management; hourly charges; fixed fees (other than subscription fees).

**How much does Global Wealth Strategies and Associates, LLC charge?**
Its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated May 25, 2026 states: Flat fee: $400 to $25,000 a year (financial planning services); Subscription: $100 to $1,000 a month (financial planning services); Flat fee: $3,000 to $25,000 (Retirement Plan Advisory Services). Fees can differ by service and may be negotiable; the brochure is the complete statement.

**Where is Global Wealth Strategies and Associates, LLC located?**
Global Wealth Strategies and Associates, LLC's principal office is in Denver, CO, according to its Form ADV; the June 2026 filing also lists 1 other office (Schedule D, Section 1.F).

**Is Global Wealth Strategies and Associates, LLC registered with the SEC or a state?**
Global Wealth Strategies and Associates, LLC is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm, registered since 2021. Status as filed: Approved. CRD 316072.

**How much does Global Wealth Strategies and Associates, LLC manage?**
Global Wealth Strategies and Associates, LLC reports $456,960,110 in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated May 25, 2026 (100% discretionary).

**How have Global Wealth Strategies and Associates, LLC's assets and staff changed since 2022?**
In the Form ADV data for Global Wealth Strategies and Associates, LLC: Regulatory assets under management: $160,439,363 in the October 2022 data and $456,960,110 in the October 2026 data, up 185%. Total employees: 7 in October 2022 and 10 in October 2026. Assets under management move with markets as well as with clients coming and going.

**What types of clients does Global Wealth Strategies and Associates, LLC serve?**
By number of clients on Form ADV Item 5.D: individuals (other than high net worth individuals) (805); high net worth individuals (116); business development companies (4).

**Which custodians does Global Wealth Strategies and Associates, LLC use?**
Global Wealth Strategies and Associates, 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 Global Wealth Strategies and Associates, 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/316072

**What changed in Global Wealth Strategies and Associates, LLC's recent Form ADV filings?**
In the June 2026 filing data: Added an office in Eagan, MN. Registered or notice-filed in GA.

## From the Form ADV filing

### Compensation (Item 5.E)
- A percentage of assets under your management
- Hourly charges
- Fixed fees (other than subscription fees)

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

- Minimum annual fee: $1,500

> We do not impose a minimum account value to initiate our Firm’s advisory and money management services, but the Firm will impose a minimum flat advisory fee of $1,500 annually, billed quarterly on a pro rata basis.

- Flat fee: $400 to $25,000 a year (financial planning services)

> The fixed fees range from $400 to $25,000 annually. Monthly fees range from $100 to $1,000/month.

- Subscription: $100 to $1,000 a month (financial planning services)

> The fixed fees range from $400 to $25,000 annually. Monthly fees range from $100 to $1,000/month.

- Flat fee: $3,000 to $25,000 (Retirement Plan Advisory Services)

> Plan Sponsors are billed a flat dollar fixed fee or a percentage of assets under our Firm’s management. Fixed fees range from $3,000 to $25,000

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: $456,960,110
- Discretionary: $456,960,110
- Non-discretionary: $0

### Clients (Item 5.D)

| Client type | Clients | Assets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Individuals (other than high net worth individuals) | 805 | $273,381,562 |
| High net worth individuals | 116 | $179,725,132 |
| Business development companies | 4 | $3,853,416 |

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

### Firm details
- Registered since: 2021 (4 years)
- Employees: 10 total, 9 performing advisory functions
- Wrap fee program participation: No
- States registered or notice-filed: AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, KS, MA, MI, MN, MT, NC, NE, NH, NM, NV, NY, OR, SD, TX, UT
- 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
- Eagan, MN

### Websites listed on Form ADV (Item 1.I)
- gwsa.us
- yelp.com/biz/global-wealth-strategies-and-associates-gws-and-a-denver
- Facebook @GlobalWealthStrategies
- Instagram @globalwealthstrategies
- LinkedIn @global-wealth-strategies-and-associates
- YouTube @gwsa303

## Assets and staff over time

| Data period | Regulatory assets under management | Employees | Filing dated |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| October 2022 | $160,439,363 | 7 | September 30, 2022 |
| October 2023 | $207,926,584 | 11 | August 11, 2023 |
| October 2024 | $290,545,583 | 9 | June 17, 2024 |
| October 2025 | $369,633,958 | 10 | February 28, 2025 |
| October 2026 | $456,960,110 | 10 | May 25, 2026 |

Regulatory assets under management: $160,439,363 in the October 2022 data and $456,960,110 in the October 2026 data, up 185%.
Total employees: 7 in October 2022 and 10 in October 2026.

## Changes in the filing (last 12 months)

### June 2026
- Added an office in Eagan, MN.
- Registered or notice-filed in GA.

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

### February 2026
- Employees performing advisory functions went from 8 to 9.
- Regulatory assets under management went from $369,633,958 to $456,960,110 (+24%).
- Registered or notice-filed in NC.

## Source

Form ADV as filed, October 2026. Values appear as filed. Cite as: AdvisorCensus. Global Wealth Strategies and Associates, LLC (CRD 316072): Form ADV filing data as of October 2026.