# Newfound Research LLC

> Newfound Research LLC is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm in St. Petersburg, FL, registered since 2012, reporting $1 billion to $5 billion in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated July 14, 2026.

- CRD: 159064
- Filed as: NEWFOUND RESEARCH LLC
- Registration: SEC-registered investment adviser (status as filed: Approved)
- Location: St. Petersburg, FL
- Filing period: October 2026
- Form ADV filing dated: July 14, 2026
- SEC record (IAPD): https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/159064
- AdvisorCensus page: https://advisorcensus.com/firm/newfound-research-llc-st-petersburg-fl-159064

## Quick answers

**How is Newfound Research LLC compensated?**
On its Form ADV (Item 5.E, October 2026), Newfound Research LLC reports these compensation arrangements: a percentage of assets under its management; other. The amounts are in Item 5 of its Form ADV Part 2A brochure.

**Where is Newfound Research LLC located?**
Newfound Research LLC's principal office is in St. Petersburg, FL, according to its Form ADV.

**Is Newfound Research LLC registered with the SEC or a state?**
Newfound Research LLC is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm, registered since 2012. Status as filed: Approved. CRD 159064.

**How much does Newfound Research LLC manage?**
Newfound Research LLC reports $1,109,782,153 in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated July 14, 2026 (100% discretionary).

**How have Newfound Research LLC's assets and staff changed since 2021?**
In the Form ADV data for Newfound Research LLC: Regulatory assets under management: $41,400,000 in the October 2021 data and $1,109,782,153 in the October 2026 data, up 2581%. Total employees: 5 in October 2021 and 5 in October 2026. Assets under management move with markets as well as with clients coming and going.

**What types of clients does Newfound Research LLC serve?**
By number of clients on Form ADV Item 5.D: investment companies (8).

**Does Newfound Research 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/159064

**What changed in Newfound Research LLC's recent Form ADV filings?**
In the August 2026 filing data: Registered or notice-filed in OH.

## From the Form ADV filing

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

### Regulatory assets under management (Item 5.F)
- Total: $1,109,782,153
- Discretionary: $1,109,782,153
- Non-discretionary: $0

### Clients (Item 5.D)

| Client type | Clients | Assets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Individuals (other than high net worth individuals) | 0 | $0 |
| High net worth individuals | 0 | $0 |
| Banking or thrift institutions | 0 | $0 |
| Investment companies | 8 | $1,109,782,153 |
| Business development companies | 0 | $0 |
| Pooled investment vehicles (other than investment companies and business development companies) | 0 | $0 |
| Pension and profit sharing plans (but not the plan participants or government pension plans) | 0 | $0 |
| Charitable organizations | 0 | $0 |
| State or municipal government entities (including government pension plans) | 0 | $0 |
| Other investment advisers | 0 | Not reported |
| Insurance companies | 0 | $0 |
| Sovereign wealth funds and foreign official institutions | 0 | $0 |
| Corporations or other businesses not listed above | 0 | $0 |
| Other | 0 | $0 |

### Advisory services (Item 5.G)
- Portfolio management for investment companies (and business development companies)
- Other

### Firm details
- Registered since: 2012 (14 years)
- Employees: 5 total, 1 performing advisory functions
- Wrap fee program participation: No
- States registered or notice-filed: CO, FL, NY, OH, WA
- Disclosures (Item 11): Reports no disclosure items on Form ADV Item 11.

### Websites listed on Form ADV (Item 1.I)
- blog.thinknewfound.com
- flirtingwithmodels.com
- returnstacked.com
- returnstackedetfs.com
- thinknewfound.com
- LinkedIn @465460
- X @RETURNSTACKED
- X @THINKNEWFOUND

## Assets and staff over time

| Data period | Regulatory assets under management | Employees | Filing dated |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| October 2021 | $41,400,000 | 5 | March 22, 2021 |
| October 2022 | $88,956,000 | 5 | March 15, 2022 |
| October 2023 | $48,518,827 | 6 | March 24, 2023 |
| October 2024 | $122,126,185 | 6 | September 16, 2024 |
| October 2025 | $831,809,578 | 6 | March 26, 2025 |
| October 2026 | $1,109,782,153 | 5 | July 14, 2026 |

Regulatory assets under management: $41,400,000 in the October 2021 data and $1,109,782,153 in the October 2026 data, up 2581%.
Total employees: 5 in October 2021 and 5 in October 2026.

## Changes in the filing (last 12 months)

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

### March 2026
- Employees performing advisory functions went from 2 to 1.
- Regulatory assets under management went from $831,809,578 to $1,109,782,153 (+33%).
- Registered or notice-filed in NY, WA.

## Source

Form ADV as filed, October 2026. Values appear as filed. Cite as: AdvisorCensus. Newfound Research LLC (CRD 159064): Form ADV filing data as of October 2026.