{ "crd_number": 119086, "slug": "optimist-retirement-group-llc-bellevue-wa-119086", "primary_business_name": "OPTIMIST RETIREMENT GROUP, LLC", "legal_name": "OPTIMIST RETIREMENT GROUP, LLC", "dbas": [], "city": "Bellevue", "state": "WA", "country": "United States", "cbsa_code": "42660", "metro": { "cbsa_code": "42660", "common_name": "Seattle", "msa_name": "Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA", "path": "/advisors/wa/seattle" }, "registration_type": "sec", "registration_status": "Approved", "registration_date": "2018-10-09", "years_registered": 7, "period": "2026-10-01", "filing_date": "2026-03-23", "carried_forward": false, "raum_total": 245276023.0, "raum_discretionary": 245011105.0, "raum_non_discretionary": 264918.0, "raum_band": "100m_500m", "raum_band_label": "$100 million to $500 million", "total_employees": 2, "advisory_employees": 2, "client_count_bucket": null, "clients_by_type": { "individuals": { "raum": 17187603.0, "count": 48 }, "high_net_worth_individuals": { "raum": 228088420.0, "count": 71 } }, "compensation_types": [ "commissions", "percentage_of_aum" ], "advisory_activities": [ "financial_planning", "portfolio_management_individuals" ], "wrap_fee_participant": false, "disclosure_yes_count": 0, "states_registered": [ "AZ", "CA", "TX", "WA" ], "websites": [ "https://optimistretirement.com" ], "iapd_url": "https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/119086", "city_as_filed": "BELLEVUE", "url": "https://advisorcensus.com/firm/optimist-retirement-group-llc-bellevue-wa-119086", "display_name": "Optimist Retirement Group, LLC", "summary": "Optimist Retirement Group, LLC is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm in Bellevue, WA, registered since 2018, reporting $100 million to $500 million in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated March 23, 2026.", "citation": "AdvisorCensus. Optimist Retirement Group, LLC (CRD 119086): Form ADV filing data as of October 2026.", "registration_type_label": "SEC-registered investment adviser", "compensation_labels": [ "A percentage of assets under your management", "Commissions" ], "advisory_activity_labels": [ "Financial planning services", "Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses" ], "quick_answers": [ { "q": "How is Optimist Retirement Group, LLC compensated?", "a": "On its Form ADV (Item 5.E, October 2026), Optimist Retirement Group, LLC reports these compensation arrangements: a percentage of assets under its management; commissions." }, { "q": "Where is Optimist Retirement Group, LLC located?", "a": "Optimist Retirement Group, LLC's principal office is in Bellevue, WA, according to its Form ADV; the April 2026 filing also lists 1 other office (Schedule D, Section 1.F)." }, { "q": "Is Optimist Retirement Group, LLC registered with the SEC or a state?", "a": "Optimist Retirement Group, LLC is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm, registered since 2018. Status as filed: Approved. CRD 119086." }, { "q": "How much does Optimist Retirement Group, LLC manage?", "a": "Optimist Retirement Group, LLC reports $245,276,023 in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated March 23, 2026 (100% discretionary)." }, { "q": "How have Optimist Retirement Group, LLC's assets and staff changed since 2021?", "a": "In the Form ADV data for Optimist Retirement Group, LLC: Regulatory assets under management: $134,126,164 in the October 2021 data and $245,276,023 in the October 2026 data, up 83%. Total employees: 2 in October 2021 and 2 in October 2026. Assets under management move with markets as well as with clients coming and going." }, { "q": "What types of clients does Optimist Retirement Group, LLC serve?", "a": "By number of clients on Form ADV Item 5.D: high net worth individuals (71); individuals (other than high net worth individuals) (48)." }, { "q": "Which custodians does Optimist Retirement Group, LLC use?", "a": "Optimist Retirement Group, 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 Optimist Retirement Group, 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/119086" }, { "q": "Does Optimist Retirement Group, LLC state an account minimum?", "a": "Its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated March 23, 2026 says: \"In general, we do not require a minimum dollar amount to open and maintain an advisory account.\"" } ], "filing_history": [ { "period": "2021-10-01", "regulatory_assets_under_management": 134126164.0, "total_employees": 2, "filing_date": "2021-08-16" }, { "period": "2022-10-01", "regulatory_assets_under_management": 160989740.0, "total_employees": 2, "filing_date": "2022-03-07" }, { "period": "2023-10-01", "regulatory_assets_under_management": 158382243.0, "total_employees": 2, "filing_date": "2023-03-31" }, { "period": "2024-10-01", "regulatory_assets_under_management": 187865579.0, "total_employees": 2, "filing_date": "2024-03-19" }, { "period": "2025-10-01", "regulatory_assets_under_management": 243099072.0, "total_employees": 2, "filing_date": "2025-03-26" }, { "period": "2026-10-01", "regulatory_assets_under_management": 245276023.0, "total_employees": 2, "filing_date": "2026-03-23" } ], "recent_changes": [], "fees_from_brochure": { "source": "Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated March 23, 2026", "provided_by_the_firm": false, "tiers": [], "flat_rate": null, "stated_range": null, "stated_maximum": null, "account_minimum": "None", "account_minimum_may_be_waived": false, "minimum_annual_fee": null, "planning_fees": [], "figures": [ { "label": "Account minimum", "statements": [ "Account minimum: None" ], "quotes": [ "In general, we do not require a minimum dollar amount to open and maintain an advisory account." ] } ], "values": { "tiers": [], "range_pct": null, "max_pct": null, "account_minimum": 0.0, "minimum_annual_fee": null, "planning": [] }, "quotes": [ "In general, we do not require a minimum dollar amount to open and maintain an advisory account." ], "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.", "affiliated": false } ], "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.", "markdown_url": "https://advisorcensus.com/firm/optimist-retirement-group-llc-bellevue-wa-119086.md", "clients": [ { "type": "individuals", "label": "Individuals (other than high net worth individuals)", "count": 48, "fewer_than_5": false, "raum": 17187603.0 }, { "type": "high_net_worth_individuals", "label": "High net worth individuals", "count": 71, "fewer_than_5": false, "raum": 228088420.0 } ], "disclosure_line": "Reports no disclosure items on Form ADV Item 11.", "disclosure_items": [], "indexable": true, "suppressed": false, "claimed": false, "enhanced": false, "provided_by_the_firm": null, "source": { "name": "Form ADV", "as_of": "2026-10-01", "iapd_url": "https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/119086", "operator": "BH Monitor Services, LLC", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "credit": "AdvisorCensus (advisorcensus.com), from SEC Form ADV data" } }