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      "question": "Has the SEC or the CFTC ever found that the firm or an advisory affiliate was involved in a violation of SEC or CFTC regulations or statutes?"
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      "question": "Has the SEC or the CFTC ever entered an order against the firm or an advisory affiliate in connection with investment-related activity?"
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  "summary": "Momentum Advisors is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm in New York, NY, registered since 2012, reporting $100 million to $500 million in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated July 17, 2026.",
  "citation": "AdvisorCensus. Momentum Advisors (CRD 159574): Form ADV filing data as of October 2026.",
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      "q": "How is Momentum Advisors compensated?",
      "a": "On its Form ADV (Item 5.E, October 2026), Momentum Advisors reports these compensation arrangements: a percentage of assets under its management; fixed fees (other than subscription fees); performance-based fees."
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      "q": "How much does Momentum Advisors charge?",
      "a": "Its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated April 28, 2026 states: Subscription: $1,000 a month (Consulting Services). Fees can differ by service and may be negotiable; the brochure is the complete statement."
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      "q": "Where is Momentum Advisors located?",
      "a": "Momentum Advisors' principal office is in New York, NY, according to its Form ADV; the August 2026 filing also lists 2 other offices (Schedule D, Section 1.F)."
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      "q": "Is Momentum Advisors registered with the SEC or a state?",
      "a": "Momentum Advisors is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm, registered since 2012. Status as filed: Approved. CRD 159574."
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      "q": "How much does Momentum Advisors manage?",
      "a": "Momentum Advisors reports $414,662,880 in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated July 17, 2026 (99% discretionary)."
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      "q": "How have Momentum Advisors' assets and staff changed since 2021?",
      "a": "In the Form ADV data for Momentum Advisors: Regulatory assets under management: $283,159,154 in the October 2021 data and $414,662,880 in the October 2026 data, up 46%. Total employees: 8 in October 2021 and 10 in October 2026. Assets under management move with markets as well as with clients coming and going."
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      "q": "What types of clients does Momentum Advisors serve?",
      "a": "By number of clients on Form ADV Item 5.D: individuals (other than high net worth individuals) (220); high net worth individuals (134); charitable organizations (12)."
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      "a": "Momentum Advisors' 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."
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      "q": "Does Momentum Advisors report any disciplinary disclosures?",
      "a": "Reports 3 disclosure items on Form ADV Item 11: yes answers to 11.C(2) (SEC or CFTC finding of a violation), 11.C(4) (SEC or CFTC order), and 11.C(5) (SEC or CFTC civil money penalty or cease-and-desist order). Each question covers the firm and its advisory affiliates, and one event can produce several yes answers. The detail of any item is on the firm's SEC record: https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/159574"
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      "q": "What changed in Momentum Advisors' recent Form ADV filings?",
      "a": "In the May 2026 filing data: Registered or notice-filed in GA, LA, MA, NC, PA, TX."
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