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  "iapd_url": "https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/146923",
  "city_as_filed": "SALT LAKE CITY",
  "url": "https://advisorcensus.com/firm/guardian-wealth-management-salt-lake-city-ut-146923",
  "display_name": "Guardian Wealth Management",
  "summary": "Guardian Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm in Salt Lake City, UT, registered since 2022, reporting $100 million to $500 million in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated March 6, 2026.",
  "citation": "AdvisorCensus. Guardian Wealth Management (CRD 146923): Form ADV filing data as of October 2026.",
  "registration_type_label": "SEC-registered investment adviser",
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    {
      "q": "How is Guardian Wealth Management compensated?",
      "a": "On its Form ADV (Item 5.E, October 2026), Guardian Wealth Management reports these compensation arrangements: a percentage of assets under its management; fixed fees (other than subscription fees)."
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    {
      "q": "How much does Guardian Wealth Management charge?",
      "a": "Its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated March 6, 2026 states: Flat fee: $750 (initial financial plans); Flat fee: $250 (Updates to the financial plan). Fees can differ by service and may be negotiable; the brochure is the complete statement."
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    {
      "q": "Where is Guardian Wealth Management located?",
      "a": "Guardian Wealth Management's principal office is in Salt Lake City, UT, according to its Form ADV."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is Guardian Wealth Management registered with the SEC or a state?",
      "a": "Guardian Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm, registered since 2022. Status as filed: Approved. CRD 146923."
    },
    {
      "q": "How much does Guardian Wealth Management manage?",
      "a": "Guardian Wealth Management reports $174,812,770 in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated March 6, 2026 (100% discretionary)."
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    {
      "q": "How have Guardian Wealth Management's assets and staff changed since 2022?",
      "a": "In the Form ADV data for Guardian Wealth Management: Regulatory assets under management: $120,016,319 in the October 2022 data and $174,812,770 in the October 2026 data, up 46%. Total employees: 3 in October 2022 and 3 in October 2026. Assets under management move with markets as well as with clients coming and going."
    },
    {
      "q": "What types of clients does Guardian Wealth Management serve?",
      "a": "By number of clients on Form ADV Item 5.D: individuals (other than high net worth individuals) (87); high net worth individuals (44)."
    },
    {
      "q": "Which custodians does Guardian Wealth Management use?",
      "a": "Guardian Wealth Management's most recent Form ADV filing (Schedule D, Section 5.K(3)) lists Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC as custodians holding 10% or more of its separately managed account assets."
    },
    {
      "q": "Does Guardian Wealth Management 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/146923"
    },
    {
      "q": "What changed in Guardian Wealth Management's recent Form ADV filings?",
      "a": "In the April 2026 filing data: Regulatory assets under management went from $151,948,154 to $174,812,770 (+15%)."
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        "Regulatory assets under management went from $151,948,154 to $174,812,770 (+15%)."
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      "GWM provides initial financial plans for a fixed fee of $750. Updates to the financial plan can be provided for a fixed fee of $250."
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    "note": "As stated in the firm's brochure; fees can differ by service and may be negotiable."
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