# McAlister, Sweet & Associates, Inc.

> McAlister, Sweet & Associates, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm in Houston, TX, registered since 2017, reporting $100 million to $500 million in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated March 2, 2026.

- CRD: 290626
- Filed as: MCALISTER, SWEET & ASSOCIATES, INC.
- Registration: SEC-registered investment adviser (status as filed: Approved)
- Location: Houston, TX
- Filing period: October 2026
- Form ADV filing dated: March 2, 2026
- SEC record (IAPD): https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/290626
- AdvisorCensus page: https://advisorcensus.com/firm/mcalister-sweet-and-associates-inc-houston-tx-290626

## Quick answers

**How is McAlister, Sweet & Associates, Inc. compensated?**
On its Form ADV (Item 5.E, October 2026), McAlister, Sweet & Associates, Inc. reports these compensation arrangements: a percentage of assets under its management.

**How much does McAlister, Sweet & Associates, Inc. charge?**
Its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated March 2, 2026 states: Asset-based fee: up to 1% of assets a year (the maximum the brochure states). Fees can differ by service and may be negotiable; the brochure is the complete statement.

**Where is McAlister, Sweet & Associates, Inc. located?**
McAlister, Sweet & Associates, Inc.'s principal office is in Houston, TX, according to its Form ADV.

**Is McAlister, Sweet & Associates, Inc. registered with the SEC or a state?**
McAlister, Sweet & Associates, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm, registered since 2017. Status as filed: Approved. CRD 290626.

**How much does McAlister, Sweet & Associates, Inc. manage?**
McAlister, Sweet & Associates, Inc. reports $224,207,084 in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated March 2, 2026 (100% discretionary).

**How have McAlister, Sweet & Associates, Inc.'s assets and staff changed since 2021?**
In the Form ADV data for McAlister, Sweet & Associates, Inc.: Regulatory assets under management: $146,612,643 in the October 2021 data and $224,207,084 in the October 2026 data, up 53%. Total employees: 3 in October 2021 and 4 in October 2026. Assets under management move with markets as well as with clients coming and going.

**What types of clients does McAlister, Sweet & Associates, Inc. serve?**
By number of clients on Form ADV Item 5.D: individuals (other than high net worth individuals) (107); high net worth individuals (80).

**Which custodians does McAlister, Sweet & Associates, Inc. use?**
McAlister, Sweet & Associates, Inc.'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 McAlister, Sweet & Associates, Inc. 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/290626

**Does McAlister, Sweet & Associates, Inc. state an account minimum?**
Its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated March 2, 2026 says: "MSA generally does not require a minimum net worth or net assets."

**What changed in McAlister, Sweet & Associates, Inc.'s recent Form ADV filings?**
In the April 2026 filing data: Registered or notice-filed in FL. 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 March 2, 2026)

- Asset-based fee: up to 1% of assets a year (the maximum the brochure states)

> Advisory fees paid to MSA are based on an annual fee of up to 1% of assets under management. All fees are subject to negotiation.

> Equity Accounts: Annual Fee = All assets up to 1.00% All advisory fees are negotiable

- Account minimum: None

> MSA generally does not require a minimum net worth or net assets.

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: $224,207,084
- Discretionary: $223,828,305
- Non-discretionary: $378,779

### Clients (Item 5.D)

| Client type | Clients | Assets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Individuals (other than high net worth individuals) | 107 | $41,950,077 |
| High net worth individuals | 80 | $182,257,007 |

### Advisory services (Item 5.G)
- Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses
- Portfolio management for businesses (other than small businesses) or institutional clients

### Firm details
- Registered since: 2017 (8 years)
- Employees: 4 total, 3 performing advisory functions
- Wrap fee program participation: Yes
- States registered or notice-filed: FL, LA, TX
- Disclosures (Item 11): Reports no disclosure items on Form ADV Item 11.

### Websites listed on Form ADV (Item 1.I)
- msamsa.net

## Assets and staff over time

| Data period | Regulatory assets under management | Employees | Filing dated |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| October 2021 | $146,612,643 | 3 | February 23, 2021 |
| October 2022 | $173,737,977 | 4 | February 25, 2022 |
| October 2023 | $159,609,831 | 4 | February 14, 2023 |
| October 2024 | $173,073,274 | 4 | March 4, 2024 |
| October 2025 | $205,463,910 | 4 | January 29, 2025 |
| October 2026 | $224,207,084 | 4 | March 2, 2026 |

Regulatory assets under management: $146,612,643 in the October 2021 data and $224,207,084 in the October 2026 data, up 53%.
Total employees: 3 in October 2021 and 4 in October 2026.

## Changes in the filing (last 12 months)

### April 2026
- Registered or notice-filed in FL.
- Updated its list of owners and control persons (Schedule A).

## Source

Form ADV as filed, October 2026. Values appear as filed. Cite as: AdvisorCensus. McAlister, Sweet & Associates, Inc. (CRD 290626): Form ADV filing data as of October 2026.