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  "iapd_url": "https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/108074",
  "city_as_filed": "MINNEAPOLIS",
  "url": "https://advisorcensus.com/firm/riverbridge-minneapolis-mn-108074",
  "display_name": "Riverbridge",
  "summary": "Riverbridge is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm in Minneapolis, MN, registered since 2000, reporting over $5 billion in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated March 13, 2026.",
  "citation": "AdvisorCensus. Riverbridge (CRD 108074): Form ADV filing data as of October 2026.",
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      "q": "How is Riverbridge compensated?",
      "a": "On its Form ADV (Item 5.E, October 2026), Riverbridge reports these compensation arrangements: a percentage of assets under its management; performance-based fees."
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    {
      "q": "How much does Riverbridge charge?",
      "a": "Its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated March 13, 2026 states: Asset-based fee: 1% of assets a year. Fees can differ by service and may be negotiable; the brochure is the complete statement."
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    {
      "q": "Where is Riverbridge located?",
      "a": "Riverbridge's principal office is in Minneapolis, MN, according to its Form ADV."
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    {
      "q": "Is Riverbridge registered with the SEC or a state?",
      "a": "Riverbridge is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm, registered since 2000. Status as filed: Approved. CRD 108074."
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    {
      "q": "How much does Riverbridge manage?",
      "a": "Riverbridge reports $5,027,039,568 in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated March 13, 2026 (100% discretionary)."
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    {
      "q": "How have Riverbridge's assets and staff changed since 2021?",
      "a": "In the Form ADV data for Riverbridge: Regulatory assets under management: $8,478,106,077 in the October 2021 data and $5,027,039,568 in the October 2026 data, down 41%. Total employees: 38 in October 2021 and 46 in October 2026. Assets under management move with markets as well as with clients coming and going."
    },
    {
      "q": "What types of clients does Riverbridge serve?",
      "a": "By number of clients on Form ADV Item 5.D: high net worth individuals (3,482); corporations or other businesses not listed above (82); charitable organizations (60)."
    },
    {
      "q": "Which custodians does Riverbridge use?",
      "a": "Riverbridge'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 Riverbridge 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/108074"
    },
    {
      "q": "Does Riverbridge state an account minimum?",
      "a": "Its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated March 13, 2026 says: \"We generally require a $2 million aggregate asset minimum for investment.\""
    },
    {
      "q": "What changed in Riverbridge's recent Form ADV filings?",
      "a": "In the April 2026 filing data: Employees performing advisory functions went from 22 to 23. Regulatory assets under management went from $6,877,591,654 to $5,027,039,568 (-27%)."
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      "period": "2024-10-01",
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        "Employees performing advisory functions went from 22 to 23.",
        "Regulatory assets under management went from $6,877,591,654 to $5,027,039,568 (-27%)."
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