# Socialtrader

> Socialtrader is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm in San Diego, CA, registered since 2023, reporting under $25 million in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated March 31, 2026.

- CRD: 326985
- Filed as: SOCIALTRADER
- Legal name: Socialtrader.ai Inc.
- Registration: SEC-registered investment adviser (status as filed: Approved)
- Location: San Diego, CA
- Filing period: October 2026
- Form ADV filing dated: March 31, 2026
- SEC record (IAPD): https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/326985
- AdvisorCensus page: https://advisorcensus.com/firm/socialtrader-san-diego-ca-326985

## Quick answers

**How is Socialtrader compensated?**
On its Form ADV (Item 5.E, October 2026), Socialtrader reports these compensation arrangements: a percentage of assets under its management; subscription fees (for a newsletter or periodical); performance-based fees.

**How much does Socialtrader charge?**
Its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated March 31, 2026 states: Subscription: $29.99 a month (platform tools, model portfolios, and investment insights). Fees can differ by service and may be negotiable; the brochure is the complete statement.

**Where is Socialtrader located?**
Socialtrader's principal office is in San Diego, CA, according to its Form ADV.

**Is Socialtrader registered with the SEC or a state?**
Socialtrader is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm, registered since 2023. Status as filed: Approved. CRD 326985.

**How much does Socialtrader manage?**
Socialtrader reports $73,145 in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated March 31, 2026 (0% discretionary).

**How have Socialtrader's assets and staff changed since 2023?**
In the Form ADV data for Socialtrader: Regulatory assets under management: $0 in the October 2023 data and $73,145 in the October 2026 data. Total employees: 1 in October 2023 and 4 in October 2026. Assets under management move with markets as well as with clients coming and going.

**What types of clients does Socialtrader serve?**
By number of clients on Form ADV Item 5.D: individuals (other than high net worth individuals) (23); high net worth individuals (8).

**Which custodians does Socialtrader use?**
Socialtrader's most recent Form ADV filing (Schedule D, Section 5.K(3)) lists Interactive Brokers LLC as a custodian holding 10% or more of its separately managed account assets.

**Does Socialtrader 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/326985

**What changed in Socialtrader's recent Form ADV filings?**
In the April 2026 filing data: Regulatory assets under management went from $400 to $73,145 (+18186%). Employees performing advisory functions went from 1 to 0. Updated its list of owners and control persons (Schedule A).

## From the Form ADV filing

### Compensation (Item 5.E)
- A percentage of assets under your management
- Subscription fees (for a newsletter or periodical)
- Performance-based fees

### Fees and minimums (Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated March 31, 2026)

- Subscription: $29.99 a month (platform tools, model portfolios, and investment insights)

> Clients may subscribe to platform tools, model portfolios, and investment insights for a fixed fee: • $29.99 per month (standard subscription)

As stated in the firm's brochure. Fees can differ by service and may be negotiable.

### Custodians (Schedule D, Section 5.K(3))
- Interactive Brokers LLC

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: $73,145
- Discretionary: $0
- Non-discretionary: $73,145

### Clients (Item 5.D)

| Client type | Clients | Assets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Individuals (other than high net worth individuals) | 23 | $61,676 |
| High net worth individuals | 8 | $11,469 |
| Banking or thrift institutions | 0 | $0 |
| Investment companies | 0 | $0 |
| Business development companies | 0 | $0 |
| Pooled investment vehicles (other than investment companies and business development companies) | 0 | $0 |
| Pension and profit sharing plans (but not the plan participants or government pension plans) | Not reported | $0 |
| Charitable organizations | 0 | $0 |
| State or municipal government entities (including government pension plans) | 0 | $0 |
| Other investment advisers | 0 | $0 |
| Insurance companies | 0 | $0 |
| Sovereign wealth funds and foreign official institutions | 0 | $0 |
| Corporations or other businesses not listed above | Not reported | $0 |
| Other | 0 | $0 |

### Advisory services (Item 5.G)
- Financial planning services
- Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses
- Publication of periodicals or newsletters

### Firm details
- Registered since: 2023 (3 years)
- Employees: 4 total, 0 performing advisory functions
- Wrap fee program participation: No
- States registered or notice-filed: CA
- Disclosures (Item 11): Reports no disclosure items on Form ADV Item 11.

### Websites listed on Form ADV (Item 1.I)
- [socialtrader.ai](https://socialtrader.ai)

## Assets and staff over time

| Data period | Regulatory assets under management | Employees | Filing dated |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| October 2023 | $0 | 1 | July 24, 2023 |
| October 2024 | $400 | 1 | March 27, 2024 |
| October 2025 | $400 | 1 | July 1, 2025 |
| October 2026 | $73,145 | 4 | March 31, 2026 |

Regulatory assets under management: $0 in the October 2023 data and $73,145 in the October 2026 data.
Total employees: 1 in October 2023 and 4 in October 2026.

## Changes in the filing (last 12 months)

### April 2026
- Regulatory assets under management went from $400 to $73,145 (+18186%).
- Employees performing advisory functions went from 1 to 0.
- Updated its list of owners and control persons (Schedule A).

## Source

Form ADV as filed, October 2026. Values appear as filed. Cite as: AdvisorCensus. Socialtrader (CRD 326985): Form ADV filing data as of October 2026.