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  "primary_business_name": "LAW & ASSOCIATES INC",
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  "iapd_url": "https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/105350",
  "city_as_filed": "GLEN ECHO",
  "url": "https://advisorcensus.com/firm/law-and-associates-inc-glen-echo-md-105350",
  "display_name": "Law & Associates Inc",
  "summary": "Law & Associates Inc is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm in Glen Echo, MD, registered since 1982, reporting $100 million to $500 million in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated April 16, 2026.",
  "citation": "AdvisorCensus. Law & Associates Inc (CRD 105350): Form ADV filing data as of October 2026.",
  "registration_type_label": "SEC-registered investment adviser",
  "compensation_labels": [
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    {
      "q": "How is Law & Associates Inc compensated?",
      "a": "On its Form ADV (Item 5.E, October 2026), Law & Associates Inc reports these compensation arrangements: a percentage of assets under its management; hourly charges; fixed fees (other than subscription fees); other."
    },
    {
      "q": "How much does Law & Associates Inc charge?",
      "a": "Its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated April 16, 2026 states: Asset-based fee: up to 2.25% of assets a year (the maximum the brochure states); Hourly rate: $400 an hour (Financial Planning Services); Flat fee: $400 an hour (Divorce Financial Analysis Services). Fees can differ by service and may be negotiable; the brochure is the complete statement."
    },
    {
      "q": "Where is Law & Associates Inc located?",
      "a": "Law & Associates Inc's principal office is in Glen Echo, MD, according to its Form ADV."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is Law & Associates Inc registered with the SEC or a state?",
      "a": "Law & Associates Inc is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm, registered since 1982. Status as filed: Approved. CRD 105350."
    },
    {
      "q": "How much does Law & Associates Inc manage?",
      "a": "Law & Associates Inc reports $326,576,439 in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated April 16, 2026 (0% discretionary)."
    },
    {
      "q": "How have Law & Associates Inc's assets and staff changed since 2021?",
      "a": "In the Form ADV data for Law & Associates Inc: Regulatory assets under management: $196,141,730 in the October 2021 data and $326,576,439 in the October 2026 data, up 67%. Total employees: 5 in October 2021 and 6 in October 2026. Assets under management move with markets as well as with clients coming and going."
    },
    {
      "q": "What types of clients does Law & Associates Inc serve?",
      "a": "By number of clients on Form ADV Item 5.D: individuals (other than high net worth individuals) (243); high net worth individuals (54); other (10)."
    },
    {
      "q": "Which custodians does Law & Associates Inc use?",
      "a": "Law & Associates Inc's most recent Form ADV filing (Schedule D, Section 5.K(3)) lists Raymond James & Associates, Inc. and Raymond James Trust Company of NH as custodians holding 10% or more of its separately managed account assets."
    },
    {
      "q": "Does Law & Associates 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/105350"
    }
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      "The Fees for Financial Planning Services can be structured as an agreed upon fixed (flat) dollar amount or an hourly rate up to $400 per hour.",
      "The fees for Divorce Financial Analysis Services will depend on the complexity of the financial situation of the client. It can be structured as an agreed upon fixed (flat) dollar amount or an hourly rate up to $400 per hour."
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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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