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  "slug": "lynx-investment-advisory-llc-washington-dc-111814",
  "primary_business_name": "LYNX INVESTMENT ADVISORY, LLC",
  "legal_name": "LYNX INVESTMENT ADVISORY, LLC",
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  "city": "Washington",
  "state": "DC",
  "country": "United States",
  "cbsa_code": "47900",
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    "portfolio_management_individuals",
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  "states_registered": [
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    "DC",
    "FL",
    "MA",
    "MD",
    "NE",
    "NH",
    "NY",
    "OH",
    "PA",
    "TX",
    "VA"
  ],
  "websites": [
    "https://facebook.com/Lynx-Investment-Advisory-101360448337682?_rdc=1&_rdr=",
    "https://linkedin.com/COMPANY/LYNX-INVESTMENT-ADVISORY",
    "https://lynxinvestment.com"
  ],
  "iapd_url": "https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/111814",
  "city_as_filed": "WASHINGTON",
  "url": "https://advisorcensus.com/firm/lynx-investment-advisory-llc-washington-dc-111814",
  "display_name": "Lynx Investment Advisory, LLC",
  "summary": "Lynx Investment Advisory, LLC is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm in Washington, DC, registered since 1997, reporting $1 billion to $5 billion in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated April 9, 2026.",
  "citation": "AdvisorCensus. Lynx Investment Advisory, LLC (CRD 111814): 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)",
    "Performance-based fees"
  ],
  "advisory_activity_labels": [
    "Financial planning services",
    "Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses",
    "Selection of other advisers (including private fund managers)",
    "Other"
  ],
  "quick_answers": [
    {
      "q": "How is Lynx Investment Advisory, LLC compensated?",
      "a": "On its Form ADV (Item 5.E, October 2026), Lynx Investment Advisory, LLC reports these compensation arrangements: a percentage of assets under its management; fixed fees (other than subscription fees); performance-based fees."
    },
    {
      "q": "How much does Lynx Investment Advisory, LLC charge?",
      "a": "Its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated March 26, 2026 states: Up to $1,000,000: 1% a year; $1,000,000 to $5,000,000: 0.75% a year; $5,000,000 to $20,000,000: 0.6% a year; $20,000,000 to $40,000,000: 0.5% a year; Above $40,000,000: see the brochure. Fees can differ by service and may be negotiable; the brochure is the complete statement."
    },
    {
      "q": "Where is Lynx Investment Advisory, LLC located?",
      "a": "Lynx Investment Advisory, LLC's principal office is in Washington, DC, according to its Form ADV; the May 2026 filing also lists 1 other office (Schedule D, Section 1.F)."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is Lynx Investment Advisory, LLC registered with the SEC or a state?",
      "a": "Lynx Investment Advisory, LLC is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm, registered since 1997. Status as filed: Approved. CRD 111814."
    },
    {
      "q": "How much does Lynx Investment Advisory, LLC manage?",
      "a": "Lynx Investment Advisory, LLC reports $1,114,497,872 in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated April 9, 2026 (32% discretionary)."
    },
    {
      "q": "How have Lynx Investment Advisory, LLC's assets and staff changed since 2021?",
      "a": "In the Form ADV data for Lynx Investment Advisory, LLC: Regulatory assets under management: $844,322,666 in the October 2021 data and $1,114,497,872 in the October 2026 data, up 32%. Total employees: 11 in October 2021 and 13 in October 2026. Assets under management move with markets as well as with clients coming and going."
    },
    {
      "q": "What types of clients does Lynx Investment Advisory, LLC serve?",
      "a": "By number of clients on Form ADV Item 5.D: individuals (other than high net worth individuals) (117); high net worth individuals (97); other (13)."
    },
    {
      "q": "Which custodians does Lynx Investment Advisory, LLC use?",
      "a": "Lynx Investment Advisory, LLC's most recent Form ADV filing (Schedule D, Section 5.K(3)) lists Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and Fidelity Distributors Company LLC as custodians holding 10% or more of its separately managed account assets."
    },
    {
      "q": "Does Lynx Investment Advisory, 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/111814"
    },
    {
      "q": "What changed in Lynx Investment Advisory, LLC's recent Form ADV filings?",
      "a": "In the May 2026 filing data: Employees performing advisory functions went from 0 to 10. Registered or notice-filed in NH."
    }
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      "period": "2021-10-01",
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    {
      "period": "2022-10-01",
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      "filing_date": "2022-03-21"
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    {
      "period": "2023-10-01",
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      "total_employees": 12,
      "filing_date": "2023-03-29"
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    {
      "period": "2024-10-01",
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      "total_employees": 12,
      "filing_date": "2024-03-22"
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    {
      "period": "2025-10-01",
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      "filing_date": "2025-03-20"
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    {
      "period": "2026-10-01",
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      "filing_date": "2026-04-09"
    }
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  "recent_changes": [
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      "period": "2026-05-01",
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      "notes": [
        "Employees performing advisory functions went from 0 to 10.",
        "Registered or notice-filed in NH."
      ]
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    {
      "period": "2026-04-01",
      "period_label": "April 2026",
      "notes": [
        "Employees performing advisory functions went from 9 to 0.",
        "Regulatory assets under management went from $1,303,950,138 to $1,114,497,872 (-15%).",
        "Registered or notice-filed in MA."
      ]
    }
  ],
  "fees_from_brochure": {
    "source": "Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated March 26, 2026",
    "provided_by_the_firm": false,
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        "band": "Up to $1,000,000",
        "rate": "1%"
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        "band": "$1,000,000 to $5,000,000",
        "rate": "0.75%"
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      {
        "band": "$5,000,000 to $20,000,000",
        "rate": "0.6%"
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      {
        "band": "$20,000,000 to $40,000,000",
        "rate": "0.5%"
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      {
        "band": "Above $40,000,000",
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        "note": "Not stated in this schedule; see the brochure."
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          "$5,000,000 to $20,000,000: 0.6% a year",
          "$20,000,000 to $40,000,000: 0.5% a year",
          "Above $40,000,000: see the brochure"
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        "quotes": [
          "Lynx’s standard consulting fees are based on assets under management using the schedule below: 1.00% per year on the first $1,000,000 .75% per year on the next $4,000,000 .60% per year on the next $15,000,000 .50% per year on the next $20,000,000 Negotiable on assets above $40,000,000"
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    "quotes": [
      "Lynx’s standard consulting fees are based on assets under management using the schedule below: 1.00% per year on the first $1,000,000 .75% per year on the next $4,000,000 .60% per year on the next $15,000,000 .50% per year on the next $20,000,000 Negotiable on assets above $40,000,000"
    ],
    "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.",
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    {
      "name": "Fidelity Distributors Company LLC",
      "name_as_filed": "FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS COMPANY LLC",
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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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  "disclosure_line": "Reports no disclosure items on Form ADV Item 11.",
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  "source": {
    "name": "Form ADV",
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    "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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