# Hamilton-Bates Investment Research, Inc.

> Hamilton-Bates Investment Research, Inc. is a state-registered investment advisory firm in Mertztown, PA, registered since 2012, reporting $25 million to $100 million in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated February 15, 2026.

- CRD: 114127
- Filed as: HAMILTON-BATES INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.
- Registration: State-registered investment adviser (status as filed: APPROVED)
- Location: Mertztown, PA
- Filing period: October 2026
- Form ADV filing dated: February 15, 2026
- Public record (IAPD): https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/114127
- AdvisorCensus page: https://advisorcensus.com/firm/hamilton-bates-investment-research-inc-mertztown-pa-114127

## Quick answers

**How is Hamilton-Bates Investment Research, Inc. compensated?**
On its Form ADV (Item 5.E, October 2026), Hamilton-Bates Investment Research, Inc. reports these compensation arrangements: a percentage of assets under its management. The amounts are in Item 5 of its Form ADV Part 2A brochure.

**Where is Hamilton-Bates Investment Research, Inc. located?**
Hamilton-Bates Investment Research, Inc.'s principal office is in Mertztown, PA, according to its Form ADV.

**Is Hamilton-Bates Investment Research, Inc. registered with the SEC or a state?**
Hamilton-Bates Investment Research, Inc. is a state-registered investment advisory firm, registered since 2012. Status as filed: APPROVED. CRD 114127.

**How much does Hamilton-Bates Investment Research, Inc. manage?**
Hamilton-Bates Investment Research, Inc. reports $61,356,120 in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated February 15, 2026 (100% discretionary).

**What types of clients does Hamilton-Bates Investment Research, Inc. serve?**
By number of clients on Form ADV Item 5.D: individuals (other than high net worth individuals) (143); high net worth individuals (110); charitable organizations (1).

**Does Hamilton-Bates Investment Research, Inc. report any disciplinary disclosures?**
Reports no disclosure items on Form ADV Item 11. The detail of any item is on the firm's public record on IAPD: https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/114127

## From the Form ADV filing

### Compensation (Item 5.E)
- A percentage of assets under your management

### Regulatory assets under management (Item 5.F)
- Total: $61,356,120
- Discretionary: $61,356,120
- Non-discretionary: $0

### Clients (Item 5.D)

| Client type | Clients | Assets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Individuals (other than high net worth individuals) | 143 | $32,764,168 |
| High net worth individuals | 110 | $28,162,459 |
| Charitable organizations | 1 | $429,493 |

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

### Firm details
- Registered since: 2012 (14 years)
- Employees: 5 total, 5 performing advisory functions
- Wrap fee program participation: No
- States registered or notice-filed: CA, IL, PA, TX
- Disclosures (Item 11): Reports no disclosure items on Form ADV Item 11.

### Websites listed on Form ADV (Item 1.I)
- [hbir.com](https://hbir.com)

## Source

Form ADV as filed, October 2026. Values appear as filed. Cite as: AdvisorCensus. Hamilton-Bates Investment Research, Inc. (CRD 114127): Form ADV filing data as of October 2026.