# James I. Black & Company

> James I. Black & Company is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm in Lakeland, FL, registered since 2020, reporting $100 million to $500 million in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated February 6, 2026.

- CRD: 1249
- Filed as: JAMES I. BLACK & COMPANY
- Registration: SEC-registered investment adviser (status as filed: Approved)
- Location: Lakeland, FL
- Filing period: October 2026
- Form ADV filing dated: February 6, 2026
- SEC record (IAPD): https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/1249
- AdvisorCensus page: https://advisorcensus.com/firm/james-i-black-and-company-lakeland-fl-1249

## Quick answers

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

**How much does James I. Black & Company charge?**
Its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated February 6, 2026 states: Flat fee: $2,500 to $5,000 (broad based planning services); Hourly rate: $300 to $500 an hour (specific services (such as a modular plan or hourly consulting services)). Fees can differ by service and may be negotiable; the brochure is the complete statement.

**Where is James I. Black & Company located?**
James I. Black & Company's principal office is in Lakeland, FL, according to its Form ADV.

**Is James I. Black & Company registered with the SEC or a state?**
James I. Black & Company is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm, registered since 2020. Status as filed: Approved. CRD 1249.

**How much does James I. Black & Company manage?**
James I. Black & Company reports $144,067,165 in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated February 6, 2026 (0% discretionary).

**How have James I. Black & Company's assets and staff changed since 2021?**
In the Form ADV data for James I. Black & Company: Regulatory assets under management: $116,927,228 in the October 2021 data and $144,067,165 in the October 2026 data, up 23%. Total employees: 9 in October 2021 and 10 in October 2026. Assets under management move with markets as well as with clients coming and going.

**What types of clients does James I. Black & Company serve?**
By number of clients on Form ADV Item 5.D: individuals (other than high net worth individuals) (88); high net worth individuals (42).

**Does James I. Black & Company report any disciplinary disclosures?**
Reports 4 disclosure items on Form ADV Item 11: yes answers to 11.C(2) (SEC or CFTC finding of a violation), 11.C(4) (SEC or CFTC order), 11.C(5) (SEC or CFTC civil money penalty or cease-and-desist order), and 11.E(2) (self-regulatory organization's finding of a rule violation). Each question covers the firm and its advisory affiliates, and one event can produce several yes answers. The detail of any item is on the firm's SEC record: https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/1249

**Does James I. Black & Company state an account minimum?**
Its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated February 6, 2026 says: "JIBC requires a minimum of $50,000 to open and maintain an advisory account. At our sole discretion, we may waive this requirement."

## From the Form ADV filing

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

### Fees and minimums (Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated February 6, 2026)

- Account minimum: $50,000 (the brochure says it may be waived or negotiated)

> JIBC requires a minimum of $50,000 to open and maintain an advisory account. At our sole discretion, we may waive this requirement.

- Flat fee: $2,500 to $5,000 (broad based planning services)

> Fixed Fees: For broad based financial plans, JIBC will charge a fixed fee that ranges from $2,500.00 to $5,000.00, for broad based planning services.

- Hourly rate: $300 to $500 an hour (specific services (such as a modular plan or hourly consulting services))

> Hourly Fees: JIBC charges an hourly fee range from $300 to $500 per hour with a minimum engagement of 5 hours for clients who request specific services (such as a modular plan or hourly consulting services)

As stated in the firm's brochure. Fees can differ by service and may be negotiable.

### Regulatory assets under management (Item 5.F)
- Total: $144,067,165
- Discretionary: $0
- Non-discretionary: $144,067,165

### Clients (Item 5.D)

| Client type | Clients | Assets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Individuals (other than high net worth individuals) | 88 | $29,610,485 |
| High net worth individuals | 42 | $114,456,680 |

### Advisory services (Item 5.G)
- Financial planning services
- Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses

### Firm details
- Registered since: 2020 (6 years)
- Employees: 10 total, 2 performing advisory functions
- Wrap fee program participation: No
- States registered or notice-filed: FL
- Disclosures (Item 11): Reports 4 disclosure items on Form ADV Item 11.

### Item 11 questions answered yes
- 11.C(2): Has the SEC or the CFTC ever found that the firm or an advisory affiliate was involved in a violation of SEC or CFTC regulations or statutes?
- 11.C(4): Has the SEC or the CFTC ever entered an order against the firm or an advisory affiliate in connection with investment-related activity?
- 11.C(5): Has the SEC or the CFTC ever imposed a civil money penalty on the firm or an advisory affiliate, or ordered the firm or an advisory affiliate to cease and desist from an activity?
- 11.E(2): Has a self-regulatory organization or a commodities exchange ever found that the firm or an advisory affiliate was involved in a violation of its rules, other than a minor rule violation under a plan the SEC approved?

Each question covers the firm and its advisory affiliates: its current employees other than clerical staff, its officers, partners, and directors, and anyone who controls the firm or is controlled by it. One event can produce yes answers to several questions. SEC-registered advisers and exempt reporting advisers may leave out events more than ten years old, and may answer 11.A(2) and 11.B(2) for pending charges only. The detail of each yes answer is on the firm's SEC record: https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/1249

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

## Assets and staff over time

| Data period | Regulatory assets under management | Employees | Filing dated |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| October 2021 | $116,927,228 | 9 | February 9, 2021 |
| October 2022 | $123,770,284 | 9 | March 3, 2022 |
| October 2023 | $133,303,451 | 9 | February 28, 2023 |
| October 2024 | $131,822,864 | 9 | February 12, 2024 |
| October 2025 | $142,580,974 | 10 | February 7, 2025 |
| October 2026 | $144,067,165 | 10 | February 6, 2026 |

Regulatory assets under management: $116,927,228 in the October 2021 data and $144,067,165 in the October 2026 data, up 23%.
Total employees: 9 in October 2021 and 10 in October 2026.

## Source

Form ADV as filed, October 2026. Values appear as filed. Cite as: AdvisorCensus. James I. Black & Company (CRD 1249): Form ADV filing data as of October 2026.