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  "url": "https://advisorcensus.com/firm/northstar-financial-advisors-llc-147108",
  "display_name": "Northstar Financial Advisors LLC",
  "summary": "Northstar Financial Advisors LLC is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm, registered since 2010, reporting $25 million to $100 million in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated March 16, 2026.",
  "citation": "AdvisorCensus. Northstar Financial Advisors LLC (CRD 147108): Form ADV filing data as of October 2026.",
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    {
      "q": "How is Northstar Financial Advisors LLC compensated?",
      "a": "On its Form ADV (Item 5.E, October 2026), Northstar Financial Advisors LLC reports these compensation arrangements: a percentage of assets under its management; fixed fees (other than subscription fees)."
    },
    {
      "q": "How much does Northstar Financial Advisors LLC charge?",
      "a": "Its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated March 16, 2026 states: Flat fee: up to $1,000 (financial planning services). Fees can differ by service and may be negotiable; the brochure is the complete statement."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is Northstar Financial Advisors LLC registered with the SEC or a state?",
      "a": "Northstar Financial Advisors LLC is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm, registered since 2010. Status as filed: Approved. CRD 147108."
    },
    {
      "q": "How much does Northstar Financial Advisors LLC manage?",
      "a": "Northstar Financial Advisors LLC reports $62,367,750 in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated March 16, 2026 (98% discretionary)."
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    {
      "q": "How have Northstar Financial Advisors LLC's assets and staff changed since 2021?",
      "a": "In the Form ADV data for Northstar Financial Advisors LLC: Regulatory assets under management: $38,540,653 in the October 2021 data and $62,367,750 in the October 2026 data, up 62%. Total employees: 1 in October 2021 and 1 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 Northstar Financial Advisors LLC serve?",
      "a": "By number of clients on Form ADV Item 5.D: high net worth individuals (27); individuals (other than high net worth individuals) (8)."
    },
    {
      "q": "Which custodians does Northstar Financial Advisors LLC use?",
      "a": "Northstar Financial Advisors LLC'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 Northstar Financial Advisors 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/147108"
    },
    {
      "q": "Does Northstar Financial Advisors LLC state an account minimum?",
      "a": "Its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated March 16, 2026 says: \"There are no minimum investment amounts or conditions required for establishing an account managed by Northstar Financial Advisors LLC. However, all clients are required to execute an agreement for services prior to commencing any work.\""
    },
    {
      "q": "What changed in Northstar Financial Advisors LLC's recent Form ADV filings?",
      "a": "In the April 2026 filing data: Regulatory assets under management went from $53,843,303 to $62,367,750 (+16%)."
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        "Regulatory assets under management went from $53,843,303 to $62,367,750 (+16%)."
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    "source": "Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated March 16, 2026",
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      "There are no minimum investment amounts or conditions required for establishing an account managed by Northstar Financial Advisors LLC. However, all clients are required to execute an agreement for services prior to commencing any work.",
      "Northstar Financial Advisors LLC charges a fixed fee for financial planning services. Fees are negotiable and will be determined based on the complexity of your financial situation and the number and type of issues covered. Fees generally do not exceed $1,000"
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