# Pento Portfolio Strategies, LLC

> Pento Portfolio Strategies, LLC is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm in Naples, FL, registered since 2021, reporting $100 million to $500 million in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated May 1, 2026.

- CRD: 159217
- Filed as: PENTO PORTFOLIO STRATEGIES, LLC
- Registration: SEC-registered investment adviser (status as filed: Approved)
- Location: Naples, FL
- Filing period: October 2026
- Form ADV filing dated: May 1, 2026
- SEC record (IAPD): https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/159217
- AdvisorCensus page: https://advisorcensus.com/firm/pento-portfolio-strategies-llc-naples-fl-159217

## Quick answers

**How is Pento Portfolio Strategies, LLC compensated?**
On its Form ADV (Item 5.E, October 2026), Pento Portfolio Strategies, LLC reports these compensation arrangements: a percentage of assets under its management; subscription fees (for a newsletter or periodical); other.

**Where is Pento Portfolio Strategies, LLC located?**
Pento Portfolio Strategies, LLC's principal office is in Naples, FL, according to its Form ADV.

**Is Pento Portfolio Strategies, LLC registered with the SEC or a state?**
Pento Portfolio Strategies, LLC is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm, registered since 2021. Status as filed: Approved. CRD 159217.

**How much does Pento Portfolio Strategies, LLC manage?**
Pento Portfolio Strategies, LLC reports $237,261,430 in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated May 1, 2026 (100% discretionary).

**How have Pento Portfolio Strategies, LLC's assets and staff changed since 2021?**
In the Form ADV data for Pento Portfolio Strategies, LLC: Regulatory assets under management: $112,688,891 in the October 2021 data and $237,261,430 in the October 2026 data, up 111%. Total employees: 3 in October 2021 and 3 in October 2026. Assets under management move with markets as well as with clients coming and going.

**What types of clients does Pento Portfolio Strategies, LLC serve?**
By number of clients on Form ADV Item 5.D: high net worth individuals (766); individuals (other than high net worth individuals) (108).

**Which custodians does Pento Portfolio Strategies, LLC use?**
Pento Portfolio Strategies, 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.

**Does Pento Portfolio Strategies, 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/159217

**Does Pento Portfolio Strategies, LLC state an account minimum?**
Its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated March 3, 2026 says: "There is a retail account minimum of $100,000, which may be waived by the investment advisor based on the needs of the client and the complexity of the situation."

**What changed in Pento Portfolio Strategies, LLC's recent Form ADV filings?**
In the April 2026 filing data: Regulatory assets under management went from $210,466,543 to $237,261,430 (+13%).

## From the Form ADV filing

### Compensation (Item 5.E)
- A percentage of assets under your management
- Subscription fees (for a newsletter or periodical)
- Other

### Fees and minimums (Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated March 3, 2026)

- Account minimum: $100,000 (the brochure says it may be waived or negotiated)

> There is a retail account minimum of $100,000, which may be waived by the investment advisor based on the needs of the client and the complexity of the situation.

As stated in the firm's brochure. Fees can differ by service and may be negotiable.

### Custodians (Schedule D, Section 5.K(3))
- Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.

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.

### Regulatory assets under management (Item 5.F)
- Total: $237,261,430
- Discretionary: $237,261,430
- Non-discretionary: $0

### Clients (Item 5.D)

| Client type | Clients | Assets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Individuals (other than high net worth individuals) | 108 | $17,141,729 |
| High net worth individuals | 766 | $220,119,701 |

### Advisory services (Item 5.G)
- Financial planning services
- Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses
- Other

### Firm details
- Registered since: 2021 (5 years)
- Employees: 3 total, 2 performing advisory functions
- Wrap fee program participation: No
- States registered or notice-filed: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, NC, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI
- Disclosures (Item 11): Reports no disclosure items on Form ADV Item 11.

### Websites listed on Form ADV (Item 1.I)
- pentoport.com
- YouTube @UClBSl28olXXsghunX8vfvnA

## Assets and staff over time

| Data period | Regulatory assets under management | Employees | Filing dated |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| October 2021 | $112,688,891 | 3 | April 22, 2021 |
| October 2022 | $202,185,856 | 3 | May 19, 2022 |
| October 2023 | $206,554,289 | 3 | February 14, 2023 |
| October 2024 | $198,861,827 | 3 | February 15, 2024 |
| October 2025 | $210,466,543 | 3 | February 13, 2025 |
| October 2026 | $237,261,430 | 3 | May 1, 2026 |

Regulatory assets under management: $112,688,891 in the October 2021 data and $237,261,430 in the October 2026 data, up 111%.
Total employees: 3 in October 2021 and 3 in October 2026.

## Changes in the filing (last 12 months)

### April 2026
- Regulatory assets under management went from $210,466,543 to $237,261,430 (+13%).

## Source

Form ADV as filed, October 2026. Values appear as filed. Cite as: AdvisorCensus. Pento Portfolio Strategies, LLC (CRD 159217): Form ADV filing data as of October 2026.