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    "https://linkedin.com/company/simmons-capital-group",
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  "iapd_url": "https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/281122",
  "city_as_filed": "HALFMOON",
  "url": "https://advisorcensus.com/firm/simmons-capital-group-halfmoon-ny-281122",
  "display_name": "Simmons Capital Group",
  "summary": "Simmons Capital Group is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm in Halfmoon, NY, registered since 2015, reporting $100 million to $500 million in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated April 30, 2026.",
  "citation": "AdvisorCensus. Simmons Capital Group (CRD 281122): Form ADV filing data as of October 2026.",
  "registration_type_label": "SEC-registered investment adviser",
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    {
      "q": "How is Simmons Capital Group compensated?",
      "a": "On its Form ADV (Item 5.E, October 2026), Simmons Capital Group reports these compensation arrangements: a percentage of assets under its management; hourly charges; fixed fees (other than subscription fees)."
    },
    {
      "q": "How much does Simmons Capital Group charge?",
      "a": "Its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated March 25, 2026 states: Hourly rate: $250 to $800 an hour (projects outside the scope of or in addition to the…). Fees can differ by service and may be negotiable; the brochure is the complete statement."
    },
    {
      "q": "Where is Simmons Capital Group located?",
      "a": "Simmons Capital Group's principal office is in Halfmoon, NY, according to its Form ADV; the May 2026 filing also lists 1 other office (Schedule D, Section 1.F)."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is Simmons Capital Group registered with the SEC or a state?",
      "a": "Simmons Capital Group is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm, registered since 2015. Status as filed: Approved. CRD 281122."
    },
    {
      "q": "How much does Simmons Capital Group manage?",
      "a": "Simmons Capital Group reports $213,017,281 in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated April 30, 2026 (100% discretionary)."
    },
    {
      "q": "How have Simmons Capital Group's assets and staff changed since 2021?",
      "a": "In the Form ADV data for Simmons Capital Group: Regulatory assets under management: $180,530,031 in the October 2021 data and $213,017,281 in the October 2026 data, up 18%. Total employees: 5 in October 2021 and 11 in October 2026. Assets under management move with markets as well as with clients coming and going."
    },
    {
      "q": "What types of clients does Simmons Capital Group serve?",
      "a": "By number of clients on Form ADV Item 5.D: individuals (other than high net worth individuals) (397); high net worth individuals (53); charitable organizations (12)."
    },
    {
      "q": "Which custodians does Simmons Capital Group use?",
      "a": "Simmons Capital Group's most recent Form ADV filing (Schedule D, Section 5.K(3)) lists Pershing LLC as a custodian holding 10% or more of its separately managed account assets."
    },
    {
      "q": "Does Simmons Capital Group 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/281122"
    },
    {
      "q": "Does Simmons Capital Group state an account minimum?",
      "a": "Its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated March 25, 2026 says: \"We require a minimum asset level of $25,000 to establish an investment advisory services relationship. However, in our sole discretion we may reduce the required minimum asset level or group certain related accounts for purposes of achieving the minimum account size.\""
    },
    {
      "q": "What changed in Simmons Capital Group's recent Form ADV filings?",
      "a": "In the April 2026 filing data: Employees performing advisory functions went from 4 to 8. Added an office in Commerce, GA. No longer lists an office in Chicago, IL. Registered or notice-filed in GA."
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        "Employees performing advisory functions went from 4 to 8.",
        "Added an office in Commerce, GA.",
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        "Registered or notice-filed in GA."
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      "We require a minimum asset level of $25,000 to establish an investment advisory services relationship. However, in our sole discretion we may reduce the required minimum asset level or group certain related accounts for purposes of achieving the minimum account size.",
      "For projects outside the scope of or in addition to the investment advisory fees defined above, a standard hourly rate of $250 - $800 per hour will be assessed."
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