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  "iapd_url": "https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/122307",
  "city_as_filed": "NEWPORT BEACH",
  "url": "https://advisorcensus.com/firm/jdl-advisers-newport-beach-ca-122307",
  "display_name": "JDL Advisers",
  "summary": "JDL Advisers is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm in Newport Beach, CA, registered since 2006, reporting $1 billion to $5 billion in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated August 6, 2026.",
  "citation": "AdvisorCensus. JDL Advisers (CRD 122307): Form ADV filing data as of October 2026.",
  "registration_type_label": "SEC-registered investment adviser",
  "compensation_labels": [
    "A percentage of assets under your management",
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    {
      "q": "How is JDL Advisers compensated?",
      "a": "On its Form ADV (Item 5.E, October 2026), JDL Advisers reports these compensation arrangements: a percentage of assets under its management; hourly charges; fixed fees (other than subscription fees)."
    },
    {
      "q": "Where is JDL Advisers located?",
      "a": "JDL Advisers' principal office is in Newport Beach, CA, according to its Form ADV."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is JDL Advisers registered with the SEC or a state?",
      "a": "JDL Advisers is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm, registered since 2006. Status as filed: Approved. CRD 122307."
    },
    {
      "q": "How much does JDL Advisers manage?",
      "a": "JDL Advisers reports $2,276,577,707 in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated August 6, 2026 (92% discretionary)."
    },
    {
      "q": "How have JDL Advisers' assets and staff changed since 2021?",
      "a": "In the Form ADV data for JDL Advisers: Regulatory assets under management: $1,026,823,289 in the October 2021 data and $2,276,577,707 in the October 2026 data, up 122%. 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."
    },
    {
      "q": "What types of clients does JDL Advisers serve?",
      "a": "By number of clients on Form ADV Item 5.D: individuals (other than high net worth individuals) (6,315); high net worth individuals (1,376); charitable organizations (100)."
    },
    {
      "q": "Which custodians does JDL Advisers use?",
      "a": "JDL Advisers' most recent Form ADV filing (Schedule D, Section 5.K(3)) lists Capital Client Group, Inc. and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. as custodians holding 10% or more of its separately managed account assets."
    },
    {
      "q": "Does JDL Advisers 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/122307"
    },
    {
      "q": "Does JDL Advisers state an account minimum?",
      "a": "Its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated March 26, 2026 says: \"The suggested minimum account size is $100,000, although it is not an absolute requirement.\" \"Moreover, the minimum account size is generally $100,000.\""
    },
    {
      "q": "What changed in JDL Advisers' recent Form ADV filings?",
      "a": "In the September 2026 filing data: Registered or notice-filed in IL, MN."
    }
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      "period": "2023-10-01",
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      "period": "2024-10-01",
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      "filing_date": "2024-08-23"
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      "period": "2025-10-01",
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      "period": "2026-10-01",
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    {
      "period": "2026-09-01",
      "period_label": "September 2026",
      "notes": [
        "Registered or notice-filed in IL, MN."
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    },
    {
      "period": "2026-06-01",
      "period_label": "June 2026",
      "notes": [
        "Added the business name JDL Advisers."
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    {
      "period": "2026-04-01",
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      "notes": [
        "Employees performing advisory functions went from 11 to 10.",
        "Regulatory assets under management went from $1,782,416,346 to $2,276,577,707 (+28%)."
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    {
      "period": "2025-11-01",
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      "notes": [
        "Updated its list of owners and control persons (Schedule A)."
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          "The suggested minimum account size is $100,000, although it is not an absolute requirement.",
          "Moreover, the minimum account size is generally $100,000."
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    "quotes": [
      "The suggested minimum account size is $100,000, although it is not an absolute requirement.",
      "Moreover, the minimum account size is generally $100,000."
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