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  "iapd_url": "https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/105677",
  "city_as_filed": "NESCONSET",
  "url": "https://advisorcensus.com/firm/independent-investors-inc-nesconset-ny-105677",
  "display_name": "Independent Investors Inc",
  "summary": "Independent Investors Inc is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm in Nesconset, NY, registered since 1983, reporting $500 million to $1 billion in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated September 22, 2026.",
  "citation": "AdvisorCensus. Independent Investors Inc (CRD 105677): Form ADV filing data as of October 2026.",
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    {
      "q": "How is Independent Investors Inc compensated?",
      "a": "On its Form ADV (Item 5.E, October 2026), Independent Investors Inc reports these compensation arrangements: a percentage of assets under its management."
    },
    {
      "q": "How much does Independent Investors Inc charge?",
      "a": "Its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated March 27, 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."
    },
    {
      "q": "Where is Independent Investors Inc located?",
      "a": "Independent Investors Inc's principal office is in Nesconset, NY, according to its Form ADV."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is Independent Investors Inc registered with the SEC or a state?",
      "a": "Independent Investors Inc is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm, registered since 1983. Status as filed: Approved. CRD 105677."
    },
    {
      "q": "How much does Independent Investors Inc manage?",
      "a": "Independent Investors Inc reports $571,907,843 in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated September 22, 2026 (93% discretionary)."
    },
    {
      "q": "How have Independent Investors Inc's assets and staff changed since 2021?",
      "a": "In the Form ADV data for Independent Investors Inc: Regulatory assets under management: $402,732,680 in the October 2021 data and $571,907,843 in the October 2026 data, up 42%. Total employees: 7 in October 2021 and 6 in October 2026. Assets under management move with markets as well as with clients coming and going."
    },
    {
      "q": "What types of clients does Independent Investors Inc serve?",
      "a": "By number of clients on Form ADV Item 5.D: individuals (other than high net worth individuals) (54); high net worth individuals (42); charitable organizations (4)."
    },
    {
      "q": "Which custodians does Independent Investors Inc use?",
      "a": "Independent Investors Inc's most recent Form ADV filing (Schedule D, Section 5.K(3)) lists BNY Mellon, N.A. and Pershing LLC as custodians holding 10% or more of its separately managed account assets."
    },
    {
      "q": "Does Independent Investors Inc 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/105677"
    },
    {
      "q": "What changed in Independent Investors Inc's recent Form ADV filings?",
      "a": "In the October 2026 filing data: Updated its list of owners and control persons (Schedule A)."
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      "period": "2026-10-01",
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      "notes": [
        "Updated its list of owners and control persons (Schedule A)."
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          "Independent Investors, Inc. is compensated for portfolio management services based on a fee of 1% of assets under management."
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        "label": "Minimum annual fee",
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          "The minimum account size at Independent Investors, Inc. is one million dollars and, therefore, the minimum annual advisory fee is $10,000.00."
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      "Independent Investors, Inc. is compensated for portfolio management services based on a fee of 1% of assets under management.",
      "The minimum account size at Independent Investors, Inc. is one million dollars and, therefore, the minimum annual advisory fee is $10,000.00."
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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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