# Richard P. Slaughter Associates, Inc.

> Richard P. Slaughter Associates, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm in Austin, TX, registered since 1998, reporting $500 million to $1 billion in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated August 27, 2026.

- CRD: 109080
- Filed as: RICHARD P. SLAUGHTER ASSOCIATES, INC.
- Registration: SEC-registered investment adviser (status as filed: Approved)
- Location: Austin, TX
- Filing period: October 2026
- Form ADV filing dated: August 27, 2026
- SEC record (IAPD): https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/109080
- AdvisorCensus page: https://advisorcensus.com/firm/richard-p-slaughter-associates-inc-austin-tx-109080

## Quick answers

**How is Richard P. Slaughter Associates, Inc. compensated?**
On its Form ADV (Item 5.E, October 2026), Richard P. Slaughter Associates, Inc. reports these compensation arrangements: a percentage of assets under its management; hourly charges.

**How much does Richard P. Slaughter Associates, Inc. charge?**
Its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated August 27, 2026 states: Hourly rate: $225 an hour (hourly consulting). Fees can differ by service and may be negotiable; the brochure is the complete statement.

**Where is Richard P. Slaughter Associates, Inc. located?**
Richard P. Slaughter Associates, Inc.'s principal office is in Austin, TX, according to its Form ADV.

**Is Richard P. Slaughter Associates, Inc. registered with the SEC or a state?**
Richard P. Slaughter Associates, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm, registered since 1998. Status as filed: Approved. CRD 109080.

**How much does Richard P. Slaughter Associates, Inc. manage?**
Richard P. Slaughter Associates, Inc. reports $905,151,221 in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated August 27, 2026 (98% discretionary).

**How have Richard P. Slaughter Associates, Inc.'s assets and staff changed since 2021?**
In the Form ADV data for Richard P. Slaughter Associates, Inc.: Regulatory assets under management: $955,448,797 in the October 2021 data and $905,151,221 in the October 2026 data, down 5%. Total employees: 14 in October 2021 and 14 in October 2026. Assets under management move with markets as well as with clients coming and going.

**What types of clients does Richard P. Slaughter Associates, Inc. serve?**
By number of clients on Form ADV Item 5.D: high net worth individuals (250); individuals (other than high net worth individuals) (207).

**Which custodians does Richard P. Slaughter Associates, Inc. use?**
Richard P. Slaughter Associates, Inc.'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 Richard P. Slaughter Associates, Inc. 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/109080

**What changed in Richard P. Slaughter Associates, Inc.'s recent Form ADV filings?**
In the August 2026 filing data: Updated its list of owners and control persons (Schedule A).

## From the Form ADV filing

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

### Fees and minimums (Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated August 27, 2026)

- Hourly rate: $225 an hour (hourly consulting)

> For hourly consulting, we are compensated for our services at a rate of $ 225 per hour plus expenses.

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: $905,151,221
- Discretionary: $884,352,329
- Non-discretionary: $20,798,892

### Clients (Item 5.D)

| Client type | Clients | Assets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Individuals (other than high net worth individuals) | 207 | $86,182,764 |
| High net worth individuals | 250 | $806,060,439 |
| Banking or thrift institutions | 0 | $0 |
| Investment companies | 0 | $0 |
| Business development companies | 0 | $0 |
| Pooled investment vehicles (other than investment companies and business development companies) | 0 | $0 |
| Pension and profit sharing plans (but not the plan participants or government pension plans) | Not reported | $0 |
| Charitable organizations | Fewer than 5 | $11,680,262 |
| State or municipal government entities (including government pension plans) | 0 | $0 |
| Other investment advisers | 0 | $0 |
| Insurance companies | Fewer than 5 | $1,227,756 |
| Sovereign wealth funds and foreign official institutions | 0 | $0 |
| Corporations or other businesses not listed above | 0 | $0 |
| Other | 0 | $0 |

### Advisory services (Item 5.G)
- Financial planning services
- Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses
- Portfolio management for businesses (other than small businesses) or institutional clients
- Selection of other advisers (including private fund managers)
- Publication of periodicals or newsletters
- Educational seminars/workshops

### Firm details
- Registered since: 1998 (28 years)
- Employees: 14 total, 12 performing advisory functions
- Wrap fee program participation: No
- States registered or notice-filed: CA, CO, NE, NM, TX
- Disclosures (Item 11): Reports no disclosure items on Form ADV Item 11.

### Websites listed on Form ADV (Item 1.I)
- rpswealthadvisors.com
- LinkedIn @richard-p--slaughter-associates-inc-
- X @slaughterinvest

## Assets and staff over time

| Data period | Regulatory assets under management | Employees | Filing dated |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| October 2021 | $955,448,797 | 14 | July 8, 2021 |
| October 2022 | $755,373,558 | 11 | May 11, 2022 |
| October 2023 | $729,669,756 | 11 | August 8, 2023 |
| October 2024 | $796,768,944 | 15 | August 20, 2024 |
| October 2025 | $863,943,037 | 15 | May 20, 2025 |
| October 2026 | $905,151,221 | 14 | August 27, 2026 |

Regulatory assets under management: $955,448,797 in the October 2021 data and $905,151,221 in the October 2026 data, down 5%.
Total employees: 14 in October 2021 and 14 in October 2026.

## Changes in the filing (last 12 months)

### August 2026
- Updated its list of owners and control persons (Schedule A).

## Source

Form ADV as filed, October 2026. Values appear as filed. Cite as: AdvisorCensus. Richard P. Slaughter Associates, Inc. (CRD 109080): Form ADV filing data as of October 2026.