# Ironsides Asset Advisors, LLC

> Ironsides Asset Advisors, LLC is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm in Rocky Mount, NC, registered since 2013, reporting $1 billion to $5 billion in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated August 11, 2026.

- CRD: 161683
- Filed as: IRONSIDES ASSET ADVISORS, LLC
- Registration: SEC-registered investment adviser (status as filed: Approved)
- Location: Rocky Mount, NC
- Filing period: October 2026
- Form ADV filing dated: August 11, 2026
- SEC record (IAPD): https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/161683
- AdvisorCensus page: https://advisorcensus.com/firm/ironsides-asset-advisors-llc-rocky-mount-nc-161683

## Quick answers

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

**How much does Ironsides Asset Advisors, LLC charge?**
Its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated August 11, 2026 states: Up to $10,000,000: 0.85% a year; Above $10,000,000: 0.7% a year. Fees can differ by service and may be negotiable; the brochure is the complete statement.

**Where is Ironsides Asset Advisors, LLC located?**
Ironsides Asset Advisors, LLC's principal office is in Rocky Mount, NC, according to its Form ADV.

**Is Ironsides Asset Advisors, LLC registered with the SEC or a state?**
Ironsides Asset Advisors, LLC is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm, registered since 2013. Status as filed: Approved. CRD 161683.

**How much does Ironsides Asset Advisors, LLC manage?**
Ironsides Asset Advisors, LLC reports $1,423,876,452 in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated August 11, 2026 (41% discretionary).

**How have Ironsides Asset Advisors, LLC's assets and staff changed since 2021?**
In the Form ADV data for Ironsides Asset Advisors, LLC: Regulatory assets under management: $623,016,406 in the October 2021 data and $1,423,876,452 in the October 2026 data, up 129%. Total employees: 2 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 Ironsides Asset Advisors, LLC serve?**
By number of clients on Form ADV Item 5.D: high net worth individuals (26); individuals (other than high net worth individuals) (8); charitable organizations (5).

**Which custodians does Ironsides Asset Advisors, LLC use?**
Ironsides Asset Advisors, 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 Ironsides Asset Advisors, 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/161683

**Does Ironsides Asset Advisors, LLC state an account minimum?**
Its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated August 11, 2026 says: "The minimum portfolio value is generally set at $ 5,000,000."

**What changed in Ironsides Asset Advisors, LLC's recent Form ADV filings?**
In the March 2026 filing data: Employees performing advisory functions went from 2 to 3. Regulatory assets under management went from $1,255,894,049 to $1,423,876,452 (+13%).

## From the Form ADV filing

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

### Fees and minimums (Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated August 11, 2026)

- Up to $10,000,000: 0.85% a year
- Above $10,000,000: 0.7% a year

> The annual fee schedule, based on a percentage of assets under management, is as follows: Portfolio Value Annual Fee Up to $10,000,000 0.85% flat fee Account over $10,000,000 0.70% flat fee

- Account minimum: $5,000,000

> The minimum portfolio value is generally set at $ 5,000,000.

- Minimum annual fee: $42,500

> The minimum annual fee for any account is $ 42,500.

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: $1,423,876,452
- Discretionary: $578,066,923
- Non-discretionary: $845,809,529

### Clients (Item 5.D)

| Client type | Clients | Assets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Individuals (other than high net worth individuals) | 8 | $1,554,988 |
| High net worth individuals | 26 | $1,383,578,969 |
| Charitable organizations | 5 | $36,343,603 |
| Corporations or other businesses not listed above | Fewer than 5 | $2,398,892 |

### Advisory services (Item 5.G)
- Financial planning services
- Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses
- Portfolio management for businesses (other than small businesses) or institutional clients
- Selection of other advisers (including private fund managers)

### Firm details
- Registered since: 2013 (13 years)
- Employees: 3 total, 3 performing advisory functions
- Wrap fee program participation: No
- States registered or notice-filed: NC
- Disclosures (Item 11): Reports no disclosure items on Form ADV Item 11.

## Assets and staff over time

| Data period | Regulatory assets under management | Employees | Filing dated |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| October 2021 | $623,016,406 | 2 | March 4, 2021 |
| October 2022 | $866,247,643 | 2 | March 17, 2022 |
| October 2023 | $742,386,254 | 2 | March 6, 2023 |
| October 2024 | $827,025,979 | 2 | August 21, 2024 |
| October 2025 | $1,255,894,049 | 2 | February 19, 2025 |
| October 2026 | $1,423,876,452 | 3 | August 11, 2026 |

Regulatory assets under management: $623,016,406 in the October 2021 data and $1,423,876,452 in the October 2026 data, up 129%.
Total employees: 2 in October 2021 and 3 in October 2026.

## Changes in the filing (last 12 months)

### March 2026
- Employees performing advisory functions went from 2 to 3.
- Regulatory assets under management went from $1,255,894,049 to $1,423,876,452 (+13%).

## Source

Form ADV as filed, October 2026. Values appear as filed. Cite as: AdvisorCensus. Ironsides Asset Advisors, LLC (CRD 161683): Form ADV filing data as of October 2026.