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  "iapd_url": "https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/108989",
  "city_as_filed": "NEWPORT BEACH",
  "url": "https://advisorcensus.com/firm/paamco-prisma-llc-newport-beach-ca-108989",
  "display_name": "Paamco Prisma, LLC",
  "summary": "Paamco Prisma, LLC is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm in Newport Beach, CA, registered since 2000, reporting over $5 billion in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated May 8, 2026.",
  "citation": "AdvisorCensus. Paamco Prisma, LLC (CRD 108989): Form ADV filing data as of October 2026.",
  "registration_type_label": "SEC-registered investment adviser",
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    {
      "q": "How is Paamco Prisma, LLC compensated?",
      "a": "On its Form ADV (Item 5.E, October 2026), Paamco Prisma, LLC reports these compensation arrangements: a percentage of assets under its management; fixed fees (other than subscription fees); performance-based fees."
    },
    {
      "q": "Where is Paamco Prisma, LLC located?",
      "a": "Paamco Prisma, LLC's principal office is in Newport Beach, CA, according to its Form ADV."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is Paamco Prisma, LLC registered with the SEC or a state?",
      "a": "Paamco Prisma, LLC is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm, registered since 2000. Status as filed: Approved. CRD 108989."
    },
    {
      "q": "How much does Paamco Prisma, LLC manage?",
      "a": "Paamco Prisma, LLC reports $14,451,096,438 in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated May 8, 2026 (100% discretionary)."
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    {
      "q": "How have Paamco Prisma, LLC's assets and staff changed since 2021?",
      "a": "In the Form ADV data for Paamco Prisma, LLC: Regulatory assets under management: $7,191,106,191 in the October 2021 data and $14,451,096,438 in the October 2026 data, up 101%. Total employees: 67 in October 2021 and 37 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 Paamco Prisma, LLC serve?",
      "a": "By number of clients on Form ADV Item 5.D: pooled investment vehicles (other than investment companies and business development companies) (42); pension and profit sharing plans (but not the plan participants or government pension plans) (5)."
    },
    {
      "q": "Which custodians does Paamco Prisma, LLC use?",
      "a": "Paamco Prisma, LLC's most recent Form ADV filing (Schedule D, Section 5.K(3)) lists The Bank of New York Mellon as a custodian holding 10% or more of its separately managed account assets."
    },
    {
      "q": "Does Paamco Prisma, 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/108989"
    },
    {
      "q": "What changed in Paamco Prisma, LLC's recent Form ADV filings?",
      "a": "In the April 2026 filing data: Employees performing advisory functions went from 32 to 33. Regulatory assets under management went from $5,214,738,590 to $14,451,096,438 (+177%)."
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        "Employees performing advisory functions went from 32 to 33.",
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