# Leading Edge Financial Planning LLC

> 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.

- CRD: 277149
- Filed as: LEADING EDGE FINANCIAL PLANNING LLC
- Registration: SEC-registered investment adviser (status as filed: Approved)
- Location: Knoxville, TN
- Filing period: October 2026
- Form ADV filing dated: September 2, 2026
- SEC record (IAPD): https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/277149
- AdvisorCensus page: https://advisorcensus.com/firm/leading-edge-financial-planning-llc-knoxville-tn-277149

## Quick answers

**How is Leading Edge Financial Planning LLC compensated?**
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.

**What does Leading Edge Financial Planning LLC's brochure say about its fees?**
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.

**Where is Leading Edge Financial Planning LLC located?**
Leading Edge Financial Planning LLC's principal office is in Knoxville, TN, according to its Form ADV.

**Is Leading Edge Financial Planning LLC registered with the SEC or a state?**
Leading Edge Financial Planning LLC is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm, registered since 2021. Status as filed: Approved. CRD 277149.

**How much does Leading Edge Financial Planning LLC manage?**
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).

**How have Leading Edge Financial Planning LLC's assets and staff changed since 2021?**
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.

**What types of clients does Leading Edge Financial Planning LLC serve?**
By number of clients on Form ADV Item 5.D: high net worth individuals (193); individuals (other than high net worth individuals) (109).

**Which custodians does Leading Edge Financial Planning LLC use?**
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.

**Does Leading Edge Financial Planning LLC report any disciplinary disclosures?**
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

**Does Leading Edge Financial Planning LLC state an account minimum?**
Its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated July 20, 2026 says: "LEFP generally does not impose a minimum relationship size."

**What changed in Leading Edge Financial Planning LLC's recent Form ADV filings?**
In the August 2026 filing data: Updated its list of owners and control persons (Schedule A).

## From the Form ADV filing

### Compensation (Item 5.E)
- A percentage of assets under your management

### Fees and minimums (Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated July 20, 2026)

- 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

> 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.

- Account minimum: None

> LEFP generally does not impose a minimum relationship size.

- Minimum annual fee: $2,400

> LEFP generally requires a minimum fee of $2,400 to effectively implement its wealth management services.

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

### Custodians (Schedule D, Section 5.K(3))
- Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.

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.

### Regulatory assets under management (Item 5.F)
- Total: $521,784,881
- Discretionary: $521,784,881
- Non-discretionary: $0

### Clients (Item 5.D)

| Client type | Clients | Assets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Individuals (other than high net worth individuals) | 109 | $101,960,706 |
| High net worth individuals | 193 | $419,824,175 |

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

### Firm details
- Registered since: 2021 (5 years)
- Employees: 15 total, 9 performing advisory functions
- Wrap fee program participation: No
- States registered or notice-filed: AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, KY, LA, MD, NC, NH, NJ, NV, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WI
- Disclosures (Item 11): Reports no disclosure items on Form ADV Item 11.

### Websites listed on Form ADV (Item 1.I)
- leadingedgeplanning.com
- open.spotify.com/show/2eRIaGBUhOxcp9BVQLYA02
- pilotmoneyguys.libsyn.com
- pilotmoneyguyspodcast.com
- podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pilot-money-guys/id1557278856
- Facebook @LeadingEdgePlanning
- Instagram @pilotmoneyguys
- LinkedIn @leadingedgeplanning
- YouTube @UC5LoL8rW7jAZwe3fsvUpN3Q

## Assets and staff over time

| Data period | Regulatory assets under management | Employees | Filing dated |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| October 2021 | $135,209,171 | 7 | August 16, 2021 |
| October 2022 | $174,194,072 | 10 | June 28, 2022 |
| October 2023 | $192,974,046 | 10 | September 11, 2023 |
| October 2024 | $273,667,200 | 12 | March 19, 2024 |
| October 2025 | $360,175,782 | 13 | June 5, 2025 |
| October 2026 | $521,784,881 | 15 | September 2, 2026 |

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.

## Changes in the filing (last 12 months)

### August 2026
- Updated its list of owners and control persons (Schedule A).

### May 2026
- Registered or notice-filed in OH.

### April 2026
- Employees performing advisory functions went from 7 to 9.
- Regulatory assets under management went from $360,175,782 to $521,784,881 (+45%).

### December 2025
- Registered or notice-filed in NJ.

## Source

Form ADV as filed, October 2026. Values appear as filed. Cite as: AdvisorCensus. Leading Edge Financial Planning LLC (CRD 277149): Form ADV filing data as of October 2026.