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  "primary_business_name": "SMITH W B & CO INC",
  "legal_name": "SMITH W B & CO INC",
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  "iapd_url": "https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/105917",
  "city_as_filed": "MANCHESTER",
  "url": "https://advisorcensus.com/firm/smith-w-b-and-co-inc-manchester-ma-105917",
  "display_name": "Smith W B & Co Inc",
  "summary": "Smith W B & Co Inc is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm in Manchester, MA, registered since 1987, reporting $100 million to $500 million in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated March 24, 2026.",
  "citation": "AdvisorCensus. Smith W B & Co Inc (CRD 105917): Form ADV filing data as of October 2026.",
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  "quick_answers": [
    {
      "q": "How is Smith W B & Co Inc compensated?",
      "a": "On its Form ADV (Item 5.E, October 2026), Smith W B & Co Inc reports these compensation arrangements: a percentage of assets under its management; hourly charges; fixed fees (other than subscription fees)."
    },
    {
      "q": "Where is Smith W B & Co Inc located?",
      "a": "Smith W B & Co Inc's principal office is in Manchester, MA, according to its Form ADV."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is Smith W B & Co Inc registered with the SEC or a state?",
      "a": "Smith W B & Co Inc is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm, registered since 1987. Status as filed: Approved. CRD 105917."
    },
    {
      "q": "How much does Smith W B & Co Inc manage?",
      "a": "Smith W B & Co Inc reports $323,553,465 in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated March 24, 2026 (0% discretionary)."
    },
    {
      "q": "How have Smith W B & Co Inc's assets and staff changed since 2021?",
      "a": "In the Form ADV data for Smith W B & Co Inc: Regulatory assets under management: $303,234,188 in the October 2021 data and $323,553,465 in the October 2026 data, up 7%. Total employees: 1 in October 2021 and 1 in October 2026. Assets under management move with markets as well as with clients coming and going."
    },
    {
      "q": "What types of clients does Smith W B & Co Inc serve?",
      "a": "By number of clients on Form ADV Item 5.D: other investment advisers (6); charitable organizations (2)."
    },
    {
      "q": "Does Smith W B & Co Inc 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/105917"
    },
    {
      "q": "Does Smith W B & Co Inc state an account minimum?",
      "a": "Its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated March 24, 2026 says: \"W.B. Smith & Company does not have a started minimum account size, however it is recommended that portfolio assets total one million dollars or more for diversification and liquidity purposes.\""
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    "note": "As stated in the firm's brochure; fees can differ by service and may be negotiable."
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    "operator": "BH Monitor Services, LLC",
    "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
    "credit": "AdvisorCensus (advisorcensus.com), from SEC Form ADV data"
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