# Gouws Capital LLC

> Gouws Capital LLC is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm in Charlotte, NC, registered since 2021, reporting $100 million to $500 million in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated September 30, 2026.

- CRD: 153812
- Filed as: GOUWS CAPITAL LLC
- Registration: SEC-registered investment adviser (status as filed: Approved)
- Location: Charlotte, NC
- Filing period: October 2026
- Form ADV filing dated: September 30, 2026
- SEC record (IAPD): https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/153812
- AdvisorCensus page: https://advisorcensus.com/firm/gouws-capital-llc-charlotte-nc-153812

## Quick answers

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

**What does Gouws Capital LLC's brochure say about its fees?**
Its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated February 20, 2026 states: Asset-based fee: 1% of assets a year. Fees can differ by service and may be negotiable; the brochure is the complete statement.

**Where is Gouws Capital LLC located?**
Gouws Capital LLC's principal office is in Charlotte, NC, according to its Form ADV.

**Is Gouws Capital LLC registered with the SEC or a state?**
Gouws Capital LLC is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm, registered since 2021. Status as filed: Approved. CRD 153812.

**How much does Gouws Capital LLC manage?**
Gouws Capital LLC reports $209,933,675 in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated September 30, 2026 (100% discretionary).

**How have Gouws Capital LLC's assets and staff changed since 2021?**
In the Form ADV data for Gouws Capital LLC: Regulatory assets under management: $133,792,390 in the October 2021 data and $209,933,675 in the October 2026 data, up 57%. Total employees: 3 in October 2021 and 3 in October 2026. Assets under management move with markets as well as with clients coming and going.

**What types of clients does Gouws Capital LLC serve?**
By number of clients on Form ADV Item 5.D: high net worth individuals (40); individuals (other than high net worth individuals) (12).

**Which custodians does Gouws Capital LLC use?**
Gouws Capital 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 Gouws Capital 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/153812

**Does Gouws Capital LLC state an account minimum?**
Its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated February 20, 2026 says: "The minimum portfolio value is generally set at $250,000.. Gouws Capital may, at its discretion, make exceptions to the foregoing or negotiate special fee arrangements where Gouws Capital deems it appropriate under the circumstances."

**What changed in Gouws Capital LLC's recent Form ADV filings?**
In the October 2026 filing data: Registered or notice-filed in VA.

## From the Form ADV filing

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

### Fees and minimums (Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated February 20, 2026)

- Asset-based fee: 1% of assets a year

> The annual fee schedule, based on a percentage of assets under management, is 1.00%.

- Account minimum: $250,000

> The minimum portfolio value is generally set at $250,000.. Gouws Capital may, at its discretion, make exceptions to the foregoing or negotiate special fee arrangements where Gouws Capital deems it appropriate under the circumstances.

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: $209,933,675
- Discretionary: $209,933,675
- Non-discretionary: $0

### Clients (Item 5.D)

| Client type | Clients | Assets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Individuals (other than high net worth individuals) | 12 | $7,946,175 |
| High net worth individuals | 40 | $201,987,500 |

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

### Firm details
- Registered since: 2021 (5 years)
- Employees: 3 total, 2 performing advisory functions
- Wrap fee program participation: No
- States registered or notice-filed: NC, NY, SC, TX, VA
- Disclosures (Item 11): Reports no disclosure items on Form ADV Item 11.

### Websites listed on Form ADV (Item 1.I)
- gouwscapital.com
- LinkedIn @GOUWS-CAPITAL-LLC

## Assets and staff over time

| Data period | Regulatory assets under management | Employees | Filing dated |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| October 2021 | $133,792,390 | 3 | August 30, 2021 |
| October 2022 | $138,887,971 | 3 | September 2, 2022 |
| October 2023 | $120,045,407 | 3 | February 6, 2023 |
| October 2024 | $134,661,496 | 3 | February 2, 2024 |
| October 2025 | $158,714,466 | 3 | February 16, 2025 |
| October 2026 | $209,933,675 | 3 | September 30, 2026 |

Regulatory assets under management: $133,792,390 in the October 2021 data and $209,933,675 in the October 2026 data, up 57%.
Total employees: 3 in October 2021 and 3 in October 2026.

## Changes in the filing (last 12 months)

### October 2026
- Registered or notice-filed in VA.

### March 2026
- Regulatory assets under management went from $158,714,466 to $209,933,675 (+32%).

## Source

Form ADV as filed, October 2026. Values appear as filed. Cite as: AdvisorCensus. Gouws Capital LLC (CRD 153812): Form ADV filing data as of October 2026.