# Research & Portfolio Management

> Research & Portfolio Management is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm in Crescent Springs, KY, registered since 2021, reporting $100 million to $500 million in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated March 18, 2026.

- CRD: 157609
- Filed as: RESEARCH & PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT
- Legal name: MCW Financial, Inc.
- Registration: SEC-registered investment adviser (status as filed: Approved)
- Location: Crescent Springs, KY
- Filing period: October 2026
- Form ADV filing dated: March 18, 2026
- SEC record (IAPD): https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/157609
- AdvisorCensus page: https://advisorcensus.com/firm/research-and-portfolio-management-crescent-springs-ky-157609

## Quick answers

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

**Where is Research & Portfolio Management located?**
Research & Portfolio Management's principal office is in Crescent Springs, KY, according to its Form ADV.

**Is Research & Portfolio Management registered with the SEC or a state?**
Research & Portfolio Management is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm, registered since 2021. Status as filed: Approved. CRD 157609.

**How much does Research & Portfolio Management manage?**
Research & Portfolio Management reports $160,806,297 in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated March 18, 2026 (96% discretionary).

**How have Research & Portfolio Management's assets and staff changed since 2021?**
In the Form ADV data for Research & Portfolio Management: Regulatory assets under management: $115,687,125 in the October 2021 data and $160,806,297 in the October 2026 data, up 39%. Total employees: 4 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 Research & Portfolio Management serve?**
By number of clients on Form ADV Item 5.D: individuals (other than high net worth individuals) (205); high net worth individuals (54).

**Which custodians does Research & Portfolio Management use?**
Research & Portfolio Management's most recent Form ADV filing (Schedule D, Section 5.K(3)) lists Raymond James & Associates, Inc. as a custodian holding 10% or more of its separately managed account assets.

**Does Research & Portfolio Management 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/157609

**What changed in Research & Portfolio Management's recent Form ADV filings?**
In the April 2026 filing data: Regulatory assets under management went from $134,654,219 to $160,806,297 (+19%).

## From the Form ADV filing

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

### Custodians (Schedule D, Section 5.K(3))
- Raymond James & Associates, 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: $160,806,297
- Discretionary: $155,138,423
- Non-discretionary: $5,667,874

### Clients (Item 5.D)

| Client type | Clients | Assets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Individuals (other than high net worth individuals) | 205 | $27,193,366 |
| High net worth individuals | 54 | $133,612,931 |

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

### Firm details
- Registered since: 2021 (5 years)
- Employees: 3 total, 3 performing advisory functions
- Wrap fee program participation: No
- States registered or notice-filed: KY, OH
- Disclosures (Item 11): Reports no disclosure items on Form ADV Item 11.

### Websites listed on Form ADV (Item 1.I)
- researchandportfoliomanagement.com
- rpmadvisory.com
- Facebook @RPMadvisory
- LinkedIn @research-and-portfolio-management

## Assets and staff over time

| Data period | Regulatory assets under management | Employees | Filing dated |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| October 2021 | $115,687,125 | 4 | May 12, 2021 |
| October 2022 | $121,824,804 | 4 | March 25, 2022 |
| October 2023 | $105,415,736 | 4 | March 30, 2023 |
| October 2024 | $115,097,671 | 4 | March 27, 2024 |
| October 2025 | $134,654,219 | 4 | March 27, 2025 |
| October 2026 | $160,806,297 | 3 | March 18, 2026 |

Regulatory assets under management: $115,687,125 in the October 2021 data and $160,806,297 in the October 2026 data, up 39%.
Total employees: 4 in October 2021 and 3 in October 2026.

## Changes in the filing (last 12 months)

### April 2026
- Regulatory assets under management went from $134,654,219 to $160,806,297 (+19%).

## Source

Form ADV as filed, October 2026. Values appear as filed. Cite as: AdvisorCensus. Research & Portfolio Management (CRD 157609): Form ADV filing data as of October 2026.