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  "primary_business_name": "SOVEREIGN WEALTH ADVISORS LLC",
  "legal_name": "SOVEREIGN WEALTH ADVISORS LLC",
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  "city": "Houston",
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  "period": "2026-10-01",
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  "iapd_url": "https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/188524",
  "city_as_filed": "HOUSTON",
  "url": "https://advisorcensus.com/firm/sovereign-wealth-advisors-llc-houston-tx-188524",
  "display_name": "Sovereign Wealth Advisors LLC",
  "summary": "Sovereign Wealth Advisors LLC is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm in Houston, TX, registered since 2015, reporting $500 million to $1 billion in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated July 17, 2026.",
  "citation": "AdvisorCensus. Sovereign Wealth Advisors LLC (CRD 188524): Form ADV filing data as of October 2026.",
  "registration_type_label": "SEC-registered investment adviser",
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    {
      "q": "How is Sovereign Wealth Advisors LLC compensated?",
      "a": "On its Form ADV (Item 5.E, October 2026), Sovereign Wealth Advisors LLC reports these compensation arrangements: a percentage of assets under its management; hourly charges; fixed fees (other than subscription fees)."
    },
    {
      "q": "How much does Sovereign Wealth Advisors LLC charge?",
      "a": "Its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated March 31, 2026 states: Hourly rate: $350 an hour (financial planning and consulting services); Flat fee: $1,500 to $10,000 (financial planning and consulting services); Hourly rate: up to $350 an hour (one-time consulting engagements). Fees can differ by service and may be negotiable; the brochure is the complete statement."
    },
    {
      "q": "Where is Sovereign Wealth Advisors LLC located?",
      "a": "Sovereign Wealth Advisors LLC's principal office is in Houston, TX, according to its Form ADV; the August 2026 filing also lists 1 other office (Schedule D, Section 1.F)."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is Sovereign Wealth Advisors LLC registered with the SEC or a state?",
      "a": "Sovereign Wealth Advisors LLC is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm, registered since 2015. Status as filed: Approved. CRD 188524."
    },
    {
      "q": "How much does Sovereign Wealth Advisors LLC manage?",
      "a": "Sovereign Wealth Advisors LLC reports $625,113,905 in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated July 17, 2026 (93% discretionary)."
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    {
      "q": "How have Sovereign Wealth Advisors LLC's assets and staff changed since 2021?",
      "a": "In the Form ADV data for Sovereign Wealth Advisors LLC: Regulatory assets under management: $326,530,143 in the October 2021 data and $625,113,905 in the October 2026 data, up 91%. Total employees: 25 in October 2021 and 35 in October 2026. Assets under management move with markets as well as with clients coming and going."
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      "q": "What types of clients does Sovereign Wealth Advisors LLC serve?",
      "a": "By number of clients on Form ADV Item 5.D: individuals (other than high net worth individuals) (844); high net worth individuals (408); corporations or other businesses not listed above (20)."
    },
    {
      "q": "Does Sovereign Wealth 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/188524"
    },
    {
      "q": "What changed in Sovereign Wealth Advisors LLC's recent Form ADV filings?",
      "a": "In the April 2026 filing data: Employees performing advisory functions went from 30 to 35."
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    "operator": "BH Monitor Services, LLC",
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