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  "slug": "sonata-capital-group-inc-seattle-wa-111277",
  "primary_business_name": "SONATA CAPITAL GROUP INC",
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    "https://sonatacap.com",
    "https://sonatacapital.com"
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  "iapd_url": "https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/111277",
  "city_as_filed": "SEATTLE",
  "url": "https://advisorcensus.com/firm/sonata-capital-group-inc-seattle-wa-111277",
  "display_name": "Sonata Capital Group Inc",
  "summary": "Sonata Capital Group Inc is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm in Seattle, WA, registered since 2000, reporting $100 million to $500 million in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated March 25, 2026.",
  "citation": "AdvisorCensus. Sonata Capital Group Inc (CRD 111277): Form ADV filing data as of October 2026.",
  "registration_type_label": "SEC-registered investment adviser",
  "compensation_labels": [
    "A percentage of assets under your management"
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  "advisory_activity_labels": [
    "Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses"
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  "quick_answers": [
    {
      "q": "How is Sonata Capital Group Inc compensated?",
      "a": "On its Form ADV (Item 5.E, October 2026), Sonata Capital Group Inc reports these compensation arrangements: a percentage of assets under its management."
    },
    {
      "q": "What does Sonata Capital Group Inc's brochure say about its fees?",
      "a": "Its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated March 25, 2026 states: Up to $2,000,000: 1% a year; $2,000,000 to $5,000,000: 0.8% a year; $5,000,000 to $10,000,000: 0.5% a year; Above $10,000,000: 0.4% a year. Fees can differ by service and may be negotiable; the brochure is the complete statement."
    },
    {
      "q": "Where is Sonata Capital Group Inc located?",
      "a": "Sonata Capital Group Inc's principal office is in Seattle, WA, according to its Form ADV."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is Sonata Capital Group Inc registered with the SEC or a state?",
      "a": "Sonata Capital Group Inc is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm, registered since 2000. Status as filed: Approved. CRD 111277."
    },
    {
      "q": "How much does Sonata Capital Group Inc manage?",
      "a": "Sonata Capital Group Inc reports $360,685,424 in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated March 25, 2026 (100% discretionary)."
    },
    {
      "q": "How have Sonata Capital Group Inc's assets and staff changed since 2021?",
      "a": "In the Form ADV data for Sonata Capital Group Inc: Regulatory assets under management: $281,915,117 in the October 2021 data and $360,685,424 in the October 2026 data, up 28%. Total employees: 5 in October 2021 and 5 in October 2026. Assets under management move with markets as well as with clients coming and going."
    },
    {
      "q": "What types of clients does Sonata Capital Group Inc serve?",
      "a": "By number of clients on Form ADV Item 5.D: high net worth individuals (119); individuals (other than high net worth individuals) (73); charitable organizations (5)."
    },
    {
      "q": "Which custodians does Sonata Capital Group Inc use?",
      "a": "Sonata Capital Group Inc's 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."
    },
    {
      "q": "Does Sonata Capital Group 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/111277"
    }
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      "period": "2023-10-01",
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      "period": "2024-10-01",
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      "period": "2025-10-01",
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  "fees_from_brochure": {
    "source": "Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated March 25, 2026",
    "tiers": [
      {
        "band": "Up to $2,000,000",
        "rate": "1%"
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      {
        "band": "$2,000,000 to $5,000,000",
        "rate": "0.8%"
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      {
        "band": "$5,000,000 to $10,000,000",
        "rate": "0.5%"
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      {
        "band": "Above $10,000,000",
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          "Up to $2,000,000: 1% a year",
          "$2,000,000 to $5,000,000: 0.8% a year",
          "$5,000,000 to $10,000,000: 0.5% a year",
          "Above $10,000,000: 0.4% a year"
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        "quotes": [
          "Our standard annual fee structure for Equity and Balanced Accounts is:",
          "1.00% on the first $2,000,000.00",
          "0.80% on the next $3,000,000.00",
          "0.50% on the next $5,000,000.00",
          "0.40% over $10,000,000.00"
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    "quotes": [
      "Our standard annual fee structure for Equity and Balanced Accounts is:",
      "1.00% on the first $2,000,000.00",
      "0.80% on the next $3,000,000.00",
      "0.50% on the next $5,000,000.00",
      "0.40% over $10,000,000.00"
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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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      "name": "Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.",
      "name_as_filed": "CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.",
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  "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.",
  "markdown_url": "https://advisorcensus.com/firm/sonata-capital-group-inc-seattle-wa-111277.md",
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  "source": {
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    "operator": "BH Monitor Services, LLC",
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    "credit": "AdvisorCensus (advisorcensus.com), from SEC Form ADV data"
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