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  "url": "https://advisorcensus.com/firm/sound-and-secure-advisors-llc-322514",
  "display_name": "Sound & Secure Advisors LLC",
  "summary": "Sound & Secure Advisors LLC is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm, registered since 2022, reporting $25 million to $100 million in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated March 27, 2026.",
  "citation": "AdvisorCensus. Sound & Secure Advisors LLC (CRD 322514): Form ADV filing data as of October 2026.",
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    {
      "q": "How is Sound & Secure Advisors LLC compensated?",
      "a": "On its Form ADV (Item 5.E, October 2026), Sound & Secure Advisors LLC reports these compensation arrangements: a percentage of assets under its management; hourly charges."
    },
    {
      "q": "How much does Sound & Secure Advisors LLC charge?",
      "a": "Its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated March 27, 2026 states: Asset-based fee: up to 1.25% of assets a year (the maximum the brochure states); Hourly rate: $350 an hour (consulting services). Fees can differ by service and may be negotiable; the brochure is the complete statement."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is Sound & Secure Advisors LLC registered with the SEC or a state?",
      "a": "Sound & Secure Advisors LLC is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm, registered since 2022. Status as filed: Approved. CRD 322514."
    },
    {
      "q": "How much does Sound & Secure Advisors LLC manage?",
      "a": "Sound & Secure Advisors LLC reports $41,316,009 in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated March 27, 2026 (100% discretionary)."
    },
    {
      "q": "How have Sound & Secure Advisors LLC's assets and staff changed since 2022?",
      "a": "In the Form ADV data for Sound & Secure Advisors LLC: Regulatory assets under management: $0 in the October 2022 data and $41,316,009 in the October 2026 data. Total employees: 1 in October 2022 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 Sound & Secure Advisors LLC serve?",
      "a": "By number of clients on Form ADV Item 5.D: individuals (other than high net worth individuals) (91); high net worth individuals (7)."
    },
    {
      "q": "Which custodians does Sound & Secure Advisors LLC use?",
      "a": "Sound & Secure Advisors LLC'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 Sound & Secure Advisors LLC 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/322514"
    },
    {
      "q": "Does Sound & Secure Advisors LLC state an account minimum?",
      "a": "Its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated March 27, 2026 says: \"SSA does not require a minimum account size for advisory accounts.\""
    },
    {
      "q": "What changed in Sound & Secure Advisors LLC's recent Form ADV filings?",
      "a": "In the April 2026 filing data: Regulatory assets under management went from $33,168,139 to $41,316,009 (+25%)."
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        "Regulatory assets under management went from $33,168,139 to $41,316,009 (+25%)."
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    "source": "Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated March 27, 2026",
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