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  "slug": "leading-edge-financial-planning-llc-knoxville-tn-277149",
  "primary_business_name": "LEADING EDGE FINANCIAL PLANNING LLC",
  "legal_name": "LEADING EDGE FINANCIAL PLANNING LLC",
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  "city": "Knoxville",
  "state": "TN",
  "country": "United States",
  "cbsa_code": "28940",
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  "registration_date": "2021-03-01",
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  "period": "2026-10-01",
  "filing_date": "2026-09-02",
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  "wrap_fee_participant": false,
  "disclosure_yes_count": 0,
  "states_registered": [
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    "CA",
    "CO",
    "FL",
    "GA",
    "IL",
    "KY",
    "LA",
    "MD",
    "NC",
    "NH",
    "NJ",
    "NV",
    "OH",
    "OK",
    "PA",
    "SC",
    "TN",
    "TX",
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    "https://instagram.com/pilotmoneyguys",
    "https://leadingedgeplanning.com",
    "https://linkedin.com/company/leadingedgeplanning",
    "https://open.spotify.com/show/2eRIaGBUhOxcp9BVQLYA02",
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    "https://pilotmoneyguyspodcast.com",
    "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pilot-money-guys/id1557278856",
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  ],
  "iapd_url": "https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/277149",
  "city_as_filed": "KNOXVILLE",
  "url": "https://advisorcensus.com/firm/leading-edge-financial-planning-llc-knoxville-tn-277149",
  "display_name": "Leading Edge Financial Planning LLC",
  "summary": "Leading Edge Financial Planning LLC is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm in Knoxville, TN, registered since 2021, reporting $500 million to $1 billion in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated September 2, 2026.",
  "citation": "AdvisorCensus. Leading Edge Financial Planning LLC (CRD 277149): Form ADV filing data as of October 2026.",
  "registration_type_label": "SEC-registered investment adviser",
  "compensation_labels": [
    "A percentage of assets under your management"
  ],
  "advisory_activity_labels": [
    "Financial planning services",
    "Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses"
  ],
  "quick_answers": [
    {
      "q": "How is Leading Edge Financial Planning LLC compensated?",
      "a": "On its Form ADV (Item 5.E, October 2026), Leading Edge Financial Planning LLC reports these compensation arrangements: a percentage of assets under its management."
    },
    {
      "q": "How much does Leading Edge Financial Planning LLC charge?",
      "a": "Its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated July 20, 2026 states: Up to $250,000: 1% a year; $250,001 to $1,000,000: 0.95% a year; $1,000,001 to $2,000,000: 0.85% a year; $2,000,001 to $3,000,000: 0.75% a year; $3,000,001 to $5,000,000: 0.65% a year; $5,000,001 to $7,000,000: 0.55% a year; Above $7,000,000: see the brochure. Fees can differ by service and may be negotiable; the brochure is the complete statement."
    },
    {
      "q": "Where is Leading Edge Financial Planning LLC located?",
      "a": "Leading Edge Financial Planning LLC's principal office is in Knoxville, TN, according to its Form ADV."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is Leading Edge Financial Planning LLC registered with the SEC or a state?",
      "a": "Leading Edge Financial Planning LLC is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm, registered since 2021. Status as filed: Approved. CRD 277149."
    },
    {
      "q": "How much does Leading Edge Financial Planning LLC manage?",
      "a": "Leading Edge Financial Planning LLC reports $521,784,881 in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated September 2, 2026 (100% discretionary)."
    },
    {
      "q": "How have Leading Edge Financial Planning LLC's assets and staff changed since 2021?",
      "a": "In the Form ADV data for Leading Edge Financial Planning LLC: Regulatory assets under management: $135,209,171 in the October 2021 data and $521,784,881 in the October 2026 data, up 286%. Total employees: 7 in October 2021 and 15 in October 2026. Assets under management move with markets as well as with clients coming and going."
    },
    {
      "q": "What types of clients does Leading Edge Financial Planning LLC serve?",
      "a": "By number of clients on Form ADV Item 5.D: high net worth individuals (193); individuals (other than high net worth individuals) (109)."
    },
    {
      "q": "Which custodians does Leading Edge Financial Planning LLC use?",
      "a": "Leading Edge Financial Planning 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."
    },
    {
      "q": "Does Leading Edge Financial Planning LLC 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/277149"
    },
    {
      "q": "Does Leading Edge Financial Planning LLC state an account minimum?",
      "a": "Its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated July 20, 2026 says: \"LEFP generally does not impose a minimum relationship size.\""
    },
    {
      "q": "What changed in Leading Edge Financial Planning LLC's recent Form ADV filings?",
      "a": "In the August 2026 filing data: Updated its list of owners and control persons (Schedule A)."
    }
  ],
  "filing_history": [
    {
      "period": "2021-10-01",
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      "filing_date": "2021-08-16"
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      "period": "2022-10-01",
      "regulatory_assets_under_management": 174194072.0,
      "total_employees": 10,
      "filing_date": "2022-06-28"
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    {
      "period": "2023-10-01",
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      "total_employees": 10,
      "filing_date": "2023-09-11"
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    {
      "period": "2024-10-01",
      "regulatory_assets_under_management": 273667200.0,
      "total_employees": 12,
      "filing_date": "2024-03-19"
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    {
      "period": "2025-10-01",
      "regulatory_assets_under_management": 360175782.0,
      "total_employees": 13,
      "filing_date": "2025-06-05"
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    {
      "period": "2026-10-01",
      "regulatory_assets_under_management": 521784881.0,
      "total_employees": 15,
      "filing_date": "2026-09-02"
    }
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  "recent_changes": [
    {
      "period": "2026-08-01",
      "period_label": "August 2026",
      "notes": [
        "Updated its list of owners and control persons (Schedule A)."
      ]
    },
    {
      "period": "2026-05-01",
      "period_label": "May 2026",
      "notes": [
        "Registered or notice-filed in OH."
      ]
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    {
      "period": "2026-04-01",
      "period_label": "April 2026",
      "notes": [
        "Employees performing advisory functions went from 7 to 9.",
        "Regulatory assets under management went from $360,175,782 to $521,784,881 (+45%)."
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    {
      "period": "2025-12-01",
      "period_label": "December 2025",
      "notes": [
        "Registered or notice-filed in NJ."
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  "fees_from_brochure": {
    "source": "Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated July 20, 2026",
    "provided_by_the_firm": false,
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        "band": "Up to $250,000",
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        "band": "Above $7,000,000",
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        "note": "Not stated in this schedule; see the brochure."
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          "$1,000,001 to $2,000,000: 0.85% a year",
          "$2,000,001 to $3,000,000: 0.75% a year",
          "$3,000,001 to $5,000,000: 0.65% a year",
          "$5,000,001 to $7,000,000: 0.55% a year",
          "Above $7,000,000: see the brochure"
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        "quotes": [
          "Wealth management fees are based on the following schedule: Assets Under Management ($) Annual Rate (%) Up to $250,000 1.00% $250,001 to $1,000,000 0.95% $1,000,001 to $2,000,000 0.85% $2,000,001 to $3,000,000 0.75% $3,000,001 to $5,000,000 0.65% $5,000,001 to $7,000,000 0.55% $7,000,001 and Over Negotiable",
          "Fees may be negotiable at the sole discretion of the Advisor."
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        "label": "Account minimum",
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          "LEFP generally does not impose a minimum relationship size."
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    "quotes": [
      "Wealth management fees are based on the following schedule: Assets Under Management ($) Annual Rate (%) Up to $250,000 1.00% $250,001 to $1,000,000 0.95% $1,000,001 to $2,000,000 0.85% $2,000,001 to $3,000,000 0.75% $3,000,001 to $5,000,000 0.65% $5,000,001 to $7,000,000 0.55% $7,000,001 and Over Negotiable",
      "Fees may be negotiable at the sole discretion of the Advisor.",
      "LEFP generally does not impose a minimum relationship size.",
      "LEFP generally requires a minimum fee of $2,400 to effectively implement its wealth management services."
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      "name": "Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.",
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  "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.",
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  "clients": [
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  "source": {
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    "iapd_url": "https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/277149",
    "operator": "BH Monitor Services, LLC",
    "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
    "credit": "AdvisorCensus (advisorcensus.com), from SEC Form ADV data"
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