# Shield Wealth Advisors

> Shield Wealth Advisors is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm in Williamsville, NY, registered since 2020, reporting $25 million to $100 million in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated January 30, 2026.

- CRD: 309538
- Filed as: SHIELD WEALTH ADVISORS
- Legal name: Shield Wealth Advisors, LLC.
- Registration: SEC-registered investment adviser (status as filed: Approved)
- Location: Williamsville, NY
- Filing period: October 2026
- Form ADV filing dated: January 30, 2026
- SEC record (IAPD): https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/309538
- AdvisorCensus page: https://advisorcensus.com/firm/shield-wealth-advisors-williamsville-ny-309538

## Quick answers

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

**Where is Shield Wealth Advisors located?**
Shield Wealth Advisors' principal office is in Williamsville, NY, according to its Form ADV.

**Is Shield Wealth Advisors registered with the SEC or a state?**
Shield Wealth Advisors is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm, registered since 2020. Status as filed: Approved. CRD 309538.

**How much does Shield Wealth Advisors manage?**
Shield Wealth Advisors reports $68,366,197 in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated January 30, 2026 (100% discretionary).

**How have Shield Wealth Advisors' assets and staff changed since 2021?**
In the Form ADV data for Shield Wealth Advisors: Regulatory assets under management: $31,650,695 in the October 2021 data and $68,366,197 in the October 2026 data, up 116%. 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 Shield Wealth Advisors serve?**
By number of clients on Form ADV Item 5.D: individuals (other than high net worth individuals) (86); high net worth individuals (23).

**Which custodians does Shield Wealth Advisors use?**
Shield Wealth Advisors' 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 Shield Wealth Advisors 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/309538

**Does Shield Wealth Advisors state an account minimum?**
Its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated January 29, 2026 says: "There is a minimum account size of $100,000. To reach this account minimum, clients can aggregate all household or related family accounts."

**What changed in Shield Wealth Advisors' recent Form ADV filings?**
In the February 2026 filing data: Regulatory assets under management went from $60,730,929 to $68,366,197 (+13%).

## 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 January 29, 2026)

- Account minimum: $100,000

> There is a minimum account size of $100,000. To reach this account minimum, clients can aggregate all household or related family accounts.

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: $68,366,197
- Discretionary: $68,366,197
- Non-discretionary: $0

### Clients (Item 5.D)

| Client type | Clients | Assets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Individuals (other than high net worth individuals) | 86 | $34,652,646 |
| High net worth individuals | 23 | $33,713,551 |

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

### Firm details
- Registered since: 2020 (6 years)
- Employees: 3 total, 2 performing advisory functions
- Wrap fee program participation: No
- States registered or notice-filed: FL, NY, TX
- Disclosures (Item 11): Reports no disclosure items on Form ADV Item 11.

### Websites listed on Form ADV (Item 1.I)
- shield457.com

## Assets and staff over time

| Data period | Regulatory assets under management | Employees | Filing dated |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| October 2021 | $31,650,695 | 3 | July 16, 2021 |
| October 2022 | $40,018,263 | 4 | January 26, 2022 |
| October 2023 | $45,688,569 | 3 | May 11, 2023 |
| October 2024 | $50,875,448 | 3 | February 2, 2024 |
| October 2025 | $60,730,929 | 3 | February 12, 2025 |
| October 2026 | $68,366,197 | 3 | January 30, 2026 |

Regulatory assets under management: $31,650,695 in the October 2021 data and $68,366,197 in the October 2026 data, up 116%.
Total employees: 3 in October 2021 and 3 in October 2026.

## Changes in the filing (last 12 months)

### February 2026
- Regulatory assets under management went from $60,730,929 to $68,366,197 (+13%).

## Source

Form ADV as filed, October 2026. Values appear as filed. Cite as: AdvisorCensus. Shield Wealth Advisors (CRD 309538): Form ADV filing data as of October 2026.