{
  "crd_number": 147890,
  "slug": "sagent-wealth-management-laguna-beach-ca-147890",
  "primary_business_name": "SAGENT WEALTH MANAGEMENT",
  "legal_name": "SAGENT WEALTH MANAGEMENT",
  "dbas": [],
  "city": "Laguna Beach",
  "state": "CA",
  "country": "United States",
  "cbsa_code": "31080",
  "metro": {
    "cbsa_code": "31080",
    "common_name": "Los Angeles",
    "msa_name": "Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA",
    "path": "/advisors/ca/los-angeles"
  },
  "registration_type": "sec",
  "registration_status": "Approved",
  "registration_date": "2008-08-05",
  "years_registered": 18,
  "period": "2026-10-01",
  "filing_date": "2026-07-07",
  "carried_forward": false,
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  "raum_band": "100m_500m",
  "raum_band_label": "$100 million to $500 million",
  "total_employees": 3,
  "advisory_employees": 2,
  "client_count_bucket": null,
  "clients_by_type": {
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      "count": 40
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      "count": 42
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  "compensation_types": [
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    "hourly",
    "percentage_of_aum"
  ],
  "advisory_activities": [
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    "portfolio_management_individuals"
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  "wrap_fee_participant": false,
  "disclosure_yes_count": 2,
  "states_registered": [
    "AZ",
    "CA",
    "TX"
  ],
  "websites": [
    "https://facebook.com/SagentWealthManagement",
    "https://instagram.com/SagentWealthManagment",
    "https://linkedin.com/company/sagent-wealth-management",
    "https://sagentwm.com"
  ],
  "iapd_url": "https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/147890",
  "disclosure_items": [
    {
      "item": "11.C(4)",
      "question": "Has the SEC or the CFTC ever entered an order against the firm or an advisory affiliate in connection with investment-related activity?"
    },
    {
      "item": "11.C(5)",
      "question": "Has the SEC or the CFTC ever imposed a civil money penalty on the firm or an advisory affiliate, or ordered the firm or an advisory affiliate to cease and desist from an activity?"
    }
  ],
  "city_as_filed": "LAGUNA BEACH",
  "url": "https://advisorcensus.com/firm/sagent-wealth-management-laguna-beach-ca-147890",
  "display_name": "Sagent Wealth Management",
  "summary": "Sagent Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm in Laguna Beach, CA, registered since 2008, reporting $100 million to $500 million in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated July 7, 2026.",
  "citation": "AdvisorCensus. Sagent Wealth Management (CRD 147890): Form ADV filing data as of October 2026.",
  "registration_type_label": "SEC-registered investment adviser",
  "compensation_labels": [
    "A percentage of assets under your management",
    "Hourly charges",
    "Fixed fees (other than subscription fees)"
  ],
  "advisory_activity_labels": [
    "Financial planning services",
    "Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses"
  ],
  "quick_answers": [
    {
      "q": "How is Sagent Wealth Management compensated?",
      "a": "On its Form ADV (Item 5.E, October 2026), Sagent Wealth Management reports these compensation arrangements: a percentage of assets under its management; hourly charges; fixed fees (other than subscription fees)."
    },
    {
      "q": "What does Sagent Wealth Management's brochure say about its fees?",
      "a": "Its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated July 7, 2026 states: Up to $499,999: 1.5% a year; $500,000 to $999,999: 1.25% a year; $1,000,000 to $2,999,999: 0.9% a year; Above $3,000,000: 0.65% a year. Fees can differ by service and may be negotiable; the brochure is the complete statement."
    },
    {
      "q": "Where is Sagent Wealth Management located?",
      "a": "Sagent Wealth Management's principal office is in Laguna Beach, CA, according to its Form ADV."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is Sagent Wealth Management registered with the SEC or a state?",
      "a": "Sagent Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm, registered since 2008. Status as filed: Approved. CRD 147890."
    },
    {
      "q": "How much does Sagent Wealth Management manage?",
      "a": "Sagent Wealth Management reports $100,411,403 in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated July 7, 2026 (97% discretionary)."
    },
    {
      "q": "How have Sagent Wealth Management's assets and staff changed since 2021?",
      "a": "In the Form ADV data for Sagent Wealth Management: Regulatory assets under management: $84,254,269 in the October 2021 data and $100,411,403 in the October 2026 data, up 19%. Total employees: 2 in October 2021 and 3 in October 2026. Assets under management move with markets as well as with clients coming and going."
    },
    {
      "q": "What types of clients does Sagent Wealth Management serve?",
      "a": "By number of clients on Form ADV Item 5.D: high net worth individuals (42); individuals (other than high net worth individuals) (40)."
    },
    {
      "q": "Which custodians does Sagent Wealth Management use?",
      "a": "Sagent Wealth Management's most recent Form ADV filing (Schedule D, Section 5.K(3)) lists Altruist Financial LLC and National Financial Services LLC as custodians holding 10% or more of its separately managed account assets."
    },
    {
      "q": "Does Sagent Wealth Management report any disciplinary disclosures?",
      "a": "Reports 2 disclosure items on Form ADV Item 11: yes answers to 11.C(4) (SEC or CFTC order) and 11.C(5) (SEC or CFTC civil money penalty or cease-and-desist order). Each question covers the firm and its advisory affiliates, and one event can produce several yes answers. The detail of any item is on the firm's SEC record: https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/147890"
    },
    {
      "q": "Does Sagent Wealth Management state an account minimum?",
      "a": "Its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated July 7, 2026 says: \"The Firm does not impose a general minimum account size or minimum asset requirement.\""
    },
    {
      "q": "What changed in Sagent Wealth Management's recent Form ADV filings?",
      "a": "In the August 2026 filing data: Employees performing advisory functions went from 1 to 2."
    }
  ],
  "filing_history": [
    {
      "period": "2021-10-01",
      "regulatory_assets_under_management": 84254269.0,
      "total_employees": 2,
      "filing_date": "2021-03-25"
    },
    {
      "period": "2022-10-01",
      "regulatory_assets_under_management": 90352625.0,
      "total_employees": 3,
      "filing_date": "2022-03-28"
    },
    {
      "period": "2023-10-01",
      "regulatory_assets_under_management": 82644973.0,
      "total_employees": 3,
      "filing_date": "2023-03-29"
    },
    {
      "period": "2024-10-01",
      "regulatory_assets_under_management": 90113449.0,
      "total_employees": 3,
      "filing_date": "2024-03-25"
    },
    {
      "period": "2025-10-01",
      "regulatory_assets_under_management": 93860608.0,
      "total_employees": 3,
      "filing_date": "2025-03-25"
    },
    {
      "period": "2026-10-01",
      "regulatory_assets_under_management": 100411403.0,
      "total_employees": 3,
      "filing_date": "2026-07-07"
    }
  ],
  "recent_changes": [
    {
      "period": "2026-08-01",
      "period_label": "August 2026",
      "notes": [
        "Employees performing advisory functions went from 1 to 2."
      ]
    },
    {
      "period": "2026-04-01",
      "period_label": "April 2026",
      "notes": [
        "Its Item 11 disclosure answers changed."
      ]
    }
  ],
  "fees_from_brochure": {
    "source": "Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated July 7, 2026",
    "tiers": [
      {
        "band": "Up to $499,999",
        "rate": "1.5%"
      },
      {
        "band": "$500,000 to $999,999",
        "rate": "1.25%"
      },
      {
        "band": "$1,000,000 to $2,999,999",
        "rate": "0.9%"
      },
      {
        "band": "Above $3,000,000",
        "rate": "0.65%"
      }
    ],
    "flat_rate": null,
    "stated_range": null,
    "stated_maximum": null,
    "account_minimum": "None",
    "account_minimum_may_be_waived": false,
    "minimum_annual_fee": null,
    "figures": [
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        "label": "Fee schedule",
        "statements": [
          "Up to $499,999: 1.5% a year",
          "$500,000 to $999,999: 1.25% a year",
          "$1,000,000 to $2,999,999: 0.9% a year",
          "Above $3,000,000: 0.65% a year"
        ],
        "quotes": [
          "The Firm’s annual advisory fee is generally based upon a percentage of the market value of the assets under management in accordance with the following schedule: Assets Under Management Annual Fee $0 – $499,999 1.50% $500,000 – $999,999 1.25% $1,000,000 – $2,999,999 0.90% $3,000,000 and above 0.65%",
          "The Firm may negotiate advisory fees based upon factors such as the nature of the advisory relationship, anticipated assets under management, related accounts, complexity of the client’s circumstances, or other relevant considerations."
        ]
      },
      {
        "label": "Account minimum",
        "statements": [
          "Account minimum: None"
        ],
        "quotes": [
          "The Firm does not impose a general minimum account size or minimum asset requirement."
        ]
      }
    ],
    "quotes": [
      "The Firm’s annual advisory fee is generally based upon a percentage of the market value of the assets under management in accordance with the following schedule: Assets Under Management Annual Fee $0 – $499,999 1.50% $500,000 – $999,999 1.25% $1,000,000 – $2,999,999 0.90% $3,000,000 and above 0.65%",
      "The Firm may negotiate advisory fees based upon factors such as the nature of the advisory relationship, anticipated assets under management, related accounts, complexity of the client’s circumstances, or other relevant considerations.",
      "The Firm does not impose a general minimum account size or minimum asset requirement."
    ],
    "note": "As stated in the firm's brochure; fees can differ by service and may be negotiable."
  },
  "custodians": [
    {
      "name": "Altruist Financial LLC",
      "name_as_filed": "ALTRUIST FINANCIAL LLC",
      "affiliated": false
    },
    {
      "name": "National Financial Services LLC",
      "name_as_filed": "NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC",
      "affiliated": false
    }
  ],
  "custodians_note": "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.",
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  "clients": [
    {
      "type": "individuals",
      "label": "Individuals (other than high net worth individuals)",
      "count": 40,
      "fewer_than_5": false,
      "raum": 13860575.0
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      "raum": 86550828.0
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  "disclosure_line": "Reports 2 disclosure items on Form ADV Item 11.",
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  "suppressed": false,
  "claimed": false,
  "enhanced": false,
  "provided_by_the_firm": null,
  "source": {
    "name": "Form ADV",
    "as_of": "2026-10-01",
    "iapd_url": "https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/147890",
    "operator": "BH Monitor Services, LLC",
    "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
    "credit": "AdvisorCensus (advisorcensus.com), from SEC Form ADV data"
  }
}