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  "crd_number": 144157,
  "slug": "lifeplan-group-raleigh-nc-144157",
  "primary_business_name": "LIFEPLAN GROUP",
  "legal_name": "LIFEPLAN INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC",
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  "city": "Raleigh",
  "state": "NC",
  "country": "United States",
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    "common_name": "Raleigh",
    "msa_name": "Raleigh-Cary, NC",
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  "registration_date": "2021-11-16",
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  "period": "2026-10-01",
  "filing_date": "2026-07-30",
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  "states_registered": [
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  "websites": [
    "https://facebook.com/LIFEPLANGROUP",
    "https://lifeplangroup.com",
    "https://linkedin.com/COMPANY/LIFEPLAN-GROUP"
  ],
  "iapd_url": "https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/144157",
  "city_as_filed": "RALEIGH",
  "url": "https://advisorcensus.com/firm/lifeplan-group-raleigh-nc-144157",
  "display_name": "Lifeplan Group",
  "summary": "Lifeplan Group is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm in Raleigh, NC, registered since 2021, reporting $100 million to $500 million in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated July 30, 2026.",
  "citation": "AdvisorCensus. Lifeplan Group (CRD 144157): Form ADV filing data as of October 2026.",
  "registration_type_label": "SEC-registered investment adviser",
  "compensation_labels": [
    "A percentage of assets under your management",
    "Fixed fees (other than subscription fees)",
    "Other"
  ],
  "advisory_activity_labels": [
    "Financial planning services",
    "Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses",
    "Selection of other advisers (including private fund managers)",
    "Educational seminars/workshops",
    "Other"
  ],
  "quick_answers": [
    {
      "q": "How is Lifeplan Group compensated?",
      "a": "On its Form ADV (Item 5.E, October 2026), Lifeplan Group reports these compensation arrangements: a percentage of assets under its management; fixed fees (other than subscription fees); other."
    },
    {
      "q": "How much does Lifeplan Group charge?",
      "a": "Its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated July 30, 2026 states: Asset-based fee: up to 1.5% of assets a year (the maximum the brochure states). Fees can differ by service and may be negotiable; the brochure is the complete statement."
    },
    {
      "q": "Where is Lifeplan Group located?",
      "a": "Lifeplan Group's principal office is in Raleigh, NC, according to its Form ADV."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is Lifeplan Group registered with the SEC or a state?",
      "a": "Lifeplan Group is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm, registered since 2021. Status as filed: Approved. CRD 144157."
    },
    {
      "q": "How much does Lifeplan Group manage?",
      "a": "Lifeplan Group reports $325,994,818 in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated July 30, 2026 (100% discretionary)."
    },
    {
      "q": "How have Lifeplan Group's assets and staff changed since 2022?",
      "a": "In the Form ADV data for Lifeplan Group: Regulatory assets under management: $135,505,585 in the October 2022 data and $325,994,818 in the October 2026 data, up 141%. Total employees: 5 in October 2022 and 9 in October 2026. Assets under management move with markets as well as with clients coming and going."
    },
    {
      "q": "What types of clients does Lifeplan Group serve?",
      "a": "By number of clients on Form ADV Item 5.D: high net worth individuals (140); individuals (other than high net worth individuals) (138)."
    },
    {
      "q": "Which custodians does Lifeplan Group use?",
      "a": "Lifeplan Group'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 Lifeplan Group 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/144157"
    },
    {
      "q": "Does Lifeplan Group state an account minimum?",
      "a": "Its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated July 30, 2026 says: \"Typical household assets require a minimum of $1,000,000 when establishing an account(s) managed by us. Account minimums may be waived at the firm’s discretion.\""
    },
    {
      "q": "What changed in Lifeplan Group's recent Form ADV filings?",
      "a": "In the August 2026 filing data: Employees performing advisory functions went from 5 to 4. Updated its list of owners and control persons (Schedule A)."
    }
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    {
      "period": "2022-10-01",
      "regulatory_assets_under_management": 135505585.0,
      "total_employees": 5,
      "filing_date": "2022-02-16"
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    {
      "period": "2023-10-01",
      "regulatory_assets_under_management": 132778471.0,
      "total_employees": 7,
      "filing_date": "2023-03-20"
    },
    {
      "period": "2024-10-01",
      "regulatory_assets_under_management": 183998415.0,
      "total_employees": 8,
      "filing_date": "2024-03-26"
    },
    {
      "period": "2025-10-01",
      "regulatory_assets_under_management": 238613582.0,
      "total_employees": 7,
      "filing_date": "2025-03-26"
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    {
      "period": "2026-10-01",
      "regulatory_assets_under_management": 325994818.0,
      "total_employees": 9,
      "filing_date": "2026-07-30"
    }
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  "recent_changes": [
    {
      "period": "2026-08-01",
      "period_label": "August 2026",
      "notes": [
        "Employees performing advisory functions went from 5 to 4.",
        "Updated its list of owners and control persons (Schedule A)."
      ]
    },
    {
      "period": "2026-04-01",
      "period_label": "April 2026",
      "notes": [
        "Employees performing advisory functions went from 2 to 5.",
        "Regulatory assets under management went from $238,613,582 to $325,994,818 (+37%)."
      ]
    }
  ],
  "fees_from_brochure": {
    "source": "Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated July 30, 2026",
    "provided_by_the_firm": false,
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          "The advisory fee (not to exceed 1.5% of total assets), may be paid directly from the client’s account(s) being managed by us, commonly referred to as an asset based advisory fee, and/or billed to the client."
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      "The advisory fee (not to exceed 1.5% of total assets), may be paid directly from the client’s account(s) being managed by us, commonly referred to as an asset based advisory fee, and/or billed to the client.",
      "Typical household assets require a minimum of $1,000,000 when establishing an account(s) managed by us. Account minimums may be waived at the firm’s discretion."
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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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      "name": "Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.",
      "name_as_filed": "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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    "operator": "BH Monitor Services, LLC",
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