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  "iapd_url": "https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/146357",
  "city_as_filed": "LEXINGTON",
  "url": "https://advisorcensus.com/firm/invest-inc-lexington-ky-146357",
  "display_name": "Invest Inc.",
  "summary": "Invest Inc. is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm in Lexington, KY, registered since 2022, reporting $100 million to $500 million in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated February 2, 2026.",
  "citation": "AdvisorCensus. Invest Inc. (CRD 146357): Form ADV filing data as of October 2026.",
  "registration_type_label": "SEC-registered investment adviser",
  "compensation_labels": [
    "A percentage of assets under your management",
    "Hourly charges",
    "Fixed fees (other than subscription fees)"
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    "Portfolio management for businesses (other than small businesses) or institutional clients"
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    {
      "q": "How is Invest Inc. compensated?",
      "a": "On its Form ADV (Item 5.E, October 2026), Invest Inc. reports these compensation arrangements: a percentage of assets under its management; hourly charges; fixed fees (other than subscription fees)."
    },
    {
      "q": "How much does Invest Inc. charge?",
      "a": "Its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated February 2, 2026 states: Hourly rate: $75 to $300 an hour (financial planning). Fees can differ by service and may be negotiable; the brochure is the complete statement."
    },
    {
      "q": "Where is Invest Inc. located?",
      "a": "Invest Inc.'s principal office is in Lexington, KY, according to its Form ADV."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is Invest Inc. registered with the SEC or a state?",
      "a": "Invest Inc. is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm, registered since 2022. Status as filed: Approved. CRD 146357."
    },
    {
      "q": "How much does Invest Inc. manage?",
      "a": "Invest Inc. reports $158,742,586 in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated February 2, 2026 (96% discretionary)."
    },
    {
      "q": "How have Invest Inc.'s assets and staff changed since 2022?",
      "a": "In the Form ADV data for Invest Inc.: Regulatory assets under management: $103,275,363 in the October 2022 data and $158,742,586 in the October 2026 data, up 54%. Total employees: 3 in October 2022 and 5 in October 2026. Assets under management move with markets as well as with clients coming and going."
    },
    {
      "q": "What types of clients does Invest Inc. serve?",
      "a": "By number of clients on Form ADV Item 5.D: individuals (other than high net worth individuals) (208)."
    },
    {
      "q": "Which custodians does Invest Inc. use?",
      "a": "Invest Inc.'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."
    },
    {
      "q": "Does Invest 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/146357"
    },
    {
      "q": "Does Invest Inc. state an account minimum?",
      "a": "Its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated February 2, 2026 says: \"Invest, Inc. provides its investment advisory services to a wide range of clients. Invest, Inc. does not impose a minimum dollar value of assets or other conditions for starting or maintaining an account.\""
    },
    {
      "q": "What changed in Invest Inc.'s recent Form ADV filings?",
      "a": "In the March 2026 filing data: Regulatory assets under management went from $125,471,911 to $158,742,586 (+27%)."
    }
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      "period": "2023-10-01",
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      "period": "2024-10-01",
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      "filing_date": "2024-02-29"
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    {
      "period": "2025-10-01",
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      "filing_date": "2025-01-06"
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      "period": "2026-10-01",
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      "period": "2026-03-01",
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        "Regulatory assets under management went from $125,471,911 to $158,742,586 (+27%)."
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    "source": "Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated February 2, 2026",
    "provided_by_the_firm": false,
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      "Invest, Inc. provides its investment advisory services to a wide range of clients. Invest, Inc. does not impose a minimum dollar value of assets or other conditions for starting or maintaining an account.",
      "Any services performed on an hourly rate will be billed at a rate of $75-$300 an hour. This includes services for financial planning."
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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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      "name": "Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.",
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  "custodians_note": "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.",
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