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  "crd_number": 300913,
  "slug": "k2-financial-inc-glendora-ca-300913",
  "primary_business_name": "K2 FINANCIAL INC.",
  "legal_name": "K2 FINANCIAL INC.",
  "dbas": [],
  "city": "Glendora",
  "state": "CA",
  "country": "United States",
  "cbsa_code": "31080",
  "metro": {
    "cbsa_code": "31080",
    "common_name": "Los Angeles",
    "msa_name": "Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA",
    "path": "/advisors/ca/los-angeles"
  },
  "registration_type": "sec",
  "registration_status": "Approved",
  "registration_date": "2021-04-23",
  "years_registered": 5,
  "period": "2026-10-01",
  "filing_date": "2026-03-21",
  "carried_forward": false,
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  "raum_band": "100m_500m",
  "raum_band_label": "$100 million to $500 million",
  "total_employees": 10,
  "advisory_employees": 8,
  "client_count_bucket": "fewer_than_5_in_some_types",
  "clients_by_type": {
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      "count": null,
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    },
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      "count": 360
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      "count": null,
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  "compensation_types": [
    "fixed",
    "hourly",
    "percentage_of_aum"
  ],
  "advisory_activities": [
    "financial_planning",
    "pension_consulting",
    "portfolio_management_individuals",
    "selection_of_other_advisers"
  ],
  "wrap_fee_participant": false,
  "disclosure_yes_count": 0,
  "states_registered": [
    "CA",
    "HI",
    "NE",
    "NV",
    "TX"
  ],
  "websites": [
    "https://facebook.com/k2financialpartners",
    "https://k2financialpartners.com",
    "https://linkedin.com/company/k2financial",
    "https://linkedin.com/in/allison-kapadia-100538279",
    "https://linkedin.com/in/jacob-gorman-757aba16b",
    "https://linkedin.com/in/kevin-kurimoto-cfa-cfp%C2%AE-m-s-965657140",
    "https://linkedin.com/in/matthew-phillips-profile",
    "https://linkedin.com/in/omar-velasco-ba740521b",
    "https://linkedin.com/in/rene-rodriguez-bb6b901",
    "https://linkedin.com/in/travis-bettfreund-8402238"
  ],
  "iapd_url": "https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/300913",
  "city_as_filed": "GLENDORA",
  "url": "https://advisorcensus.com/firm/k2-financial-inc-glendora-ca-300913",
  "display_name": "K2 Financial Inc.",
  "summary": "K2 Financial Inc. is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm in Glendora, CA, registered since 2021, reporting $100 million to $500 million in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated March 21, 2026.",
  "citation": "AdvisorCensus. K2 Financial Inc. (CRD 300913): 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)"
  ],
  "advisory_activity_labels": [
    "Financial planning services",
    "Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses",
    "Pension consulting services",
    "Selection of other advisers (including private fund managers)"
  ],
  "quick_answers": [
    {
      "q": "How is K2 Financial Inc. compensated?",
      "a": "On its Form ADV (Item 5.E, October 2026), K2 Financial Inc. reports these compensation arrangements: a percentage of assets under its management; hourly charges; fixed fees (other than subscription fees)."
    },
    {
      "q": "What does K2 Financial Inc.'s brochure say about its fees?",
      "a": "Its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated March 20, 2026 states: Asset-based fee: 0.5% to 1.35% a year (a range, as the brochure states it). Fees can differ by service and may be negotiable; the brochure is the complete statement."
    },
    {
      "q": "Where is K2 Financial Inc. located?",
      "a": "K2 Financial Inc.'s principal office is in Glendora, CA, according to its Form ADV."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is K2 Financial Inc. registered with the SEC or a state?",
      "a": "K2 Financial Inc. is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm, registered since 2021. Status as filed: Approved. CRD 300913."
    },
    {
      "q": "How much does K2 Financial Inc. manage?",
      "a": "K2 Financial Inc. reports $191,647,642 in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated March 21, 2026 (60% discretionary)."
    },
    {
      "q": "How have K2 Financial Inc.'s assets and staff changed since 2021?",
      "a": "In the Form ADV data for K2 Financial Inc.: Regulatory assets under management: $111,605,728 in the October 2021 data and $191,647,642 in the October 2026 data, up 72%. Total employees: 10 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 K2 Financial Inc. serve?",
      "a": "By number of clients on Form ADV Item 5.D: individuals (other than high net worth individuals) (360); high net worth individuals (33)."
    },
    {
      "q": "Which custodians does K2 Financial Inc. use?",
      "a": "K2 Financial Inc.'s most recent Form ADV filing (Schedule D, Section 5.K(3)) lists Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and SEI Investments Distribution Co. as custodians holding 10% or more of its separately managed account assets."
    },
    {
      "q": "Does K2 Financial 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/300913"
    },
    {
      "q": "Does K2 Financial Inc. state an account minimum?",
      "a": "Its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated March 20, 2026 says: \"K2 Financial generally does not impose a minimum relationship size.\""
    },
    {
      "q": "What changed in K2 Financial Inc.'s recent Form ADV filings?",
      "a": "In the April 2026 filing data: Regulatory assets under management went from $161,882,394 to $191,647,642 (+18%). Registered or notice-filed in NV."
    }
  ],
  "filing_history": [
    {
      "period": "2021-10-01",
      "regulatory_assets_under_management": 111605728.0,
      "total_employees": 10,
      "filing_date": "2021-03-25"
    },
    {
      "period": "2022-10-01",
      "regulatory_assets_under_management": 147949574.0,
      "total_employees": 11,
      "filing_date": "2022-03-31"
    },
    {
      "period": "2023-10-01",
      "regulatory_assets_under_management": 145293687.0,
      "total_employees": 12,
      "filing_date": "2023-08-23"
    },
    {
      "period": "2024-10-01",
      "regulatory_assets_under_management": 153877000.0,
      "total_employees": 9,
      "filing_date": "2024-02-13"
    },
    {
      "period": "2025-10-01",
      "regulatory_assets_under_management": 161882394.0,
      "total_employees": 10,
      "filing_date": "2025-02-16"
    },
    {
      "period": "2026-10-01",
      "regulatory_assets_under_management": 191647642.0,
      "total_employees": 10,
      "filing_date": "2026-03-21"
    }
  ],
  "recent_changes": [
    {
      "period": "2026-04-01",
      "period_label": "April 2026",
      "notes": [
        "Regulatory assets under management went from $161,882,394 to $191,647,642 (+18%).",
        "Registered or notice-filed in NV."
      ]
    }
  ],
  "fees_from_brochure": {
    "source": "Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated March 20, 2026",
    "tiers": [],
    "flat_rate": null,
    "stated_range": "0.5% to 1.35% a year",
    "stated_maximum": null,
    "account_minimum": "None",
    "account_minimum_may_be_waived": false,
    "minimum_annual_fee": null,
    "figures": [
      {
        "label": "Asset-based fee",
        "statements": [
          "Asset-based fee: 0.5% to 1.35% a year (a range, as the brochure states it)"
        ],
        "quotes": [
          "Investment advisory fees typically range from 0.50% to 1.35% annually."
        ]
      },
      {
        "label": "Account minimum",
        "statements": [
          "Account minimum: None"
        ],
        "quotes": [
          "K2 Financial generally does not impose a minimum relationship size."
        ]
      }
    ],
    "quotes": [
      "Investment advisory fees typically range from 0.50% to 1.35% annually.",
      "K2 Financial generally does not impose a minimum relationship size."
    ],
    "note": "As stated in the firm's brochure; fees can differ by service and may be negotiable."
  },
  "custodians": [
    {
      "name": "Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.",
      "name_as_filed": "CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.",
      "affiliated": false
    },
    {
      "name": "SEI Investments Distribution Co.",
      "name_as_filed": "SEI INVESTMENTS DISTRIBUTION CO.",
      "affiliated": false
    }
  ],
  "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.",
  "markdown_url": "https://advisorcensus.com/firm/k2-financial-inc-glendora-ca-300913.md",
  "clients": [
    {
      "type": "individuals",
      "label": "Individuals (other than high net worth individuals)",
      "count": 360,
      "fewer_than_5": false,
      "raum": 124109068.0
    },
    {
      "type": "high_net_worth_individuals",
      "label": "High net worth individuals",
      "count": 33,
      "fewer_than_5": false,
      "raum": 67261818.0
    },
    {
      "type": "charitable",
      "label": "Charitable organizations",
      "count": null,
      "fewer_than_5": true,
      "raum": 267761.0
    },
    {
      "type": "corporations_other_businesses",
      "label": "Corporations or other businesses not listed above",
      "count": null,
      "fewer_than_5": true,
      "raum": 8995.0
    }
  ],
  "disclosure_line": "Reports no disclosure items on Form ADV Item 11.",
  "disclosure_items": [],
  "indexable": true,
  "suppressed": false,
  "claimed": false,
  "enhanced": false,
  "provided_by_the_firm": null,
  "source": {
    "name": "Form ADV",
    "as_of": "2026-10-01",
    "iapd_url": "https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/300913",
    "operator": "BH Monitor Services, LLC",
    "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
    "credit": "AdvisorCensus (advisorcensus.com), from SEC Form ADV data"
  }
}