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  "slug": "stavis-wealth-transfer-solutions-houston-tx-328185",
  "primary_business_name": "STAVIS WEALTH TRANSFER SOLUTIONS",
  "legal_name": "STAVIS WEALTH TRANSFER SOLUTIONS, LLC",
  "dbas": [
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  "city": "Houston",
  "state": "TX",
  "country": "United States",
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    "https://staviswealth.com",
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  ],
  "iapd_url": "https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/328185",
  "city_as_filed": "HOUSTON",
  "url": "https://advisorcensus.com/firm/stavis-wealth-transfer-solutions-houston-tx-328185",
  "display_name": "Stavis Wealth Transfer Solutions",
  "summary": "Stavis Wealth Transfer Solutions is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm in Houston, TX, registered since 2023, reporting $100 million to $500 million in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated March 23, 2026.",
  "citation": "AdvisorCensus. Stavis Wealth Transfer Solutions (CRD 328185): Form ADV filing data as of October 2026.",
  "registration_type_label": "SEC-registered investment adviser",
  "compensation_labels": [
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    "Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses",
    "Portfolio management for businesses (other than small businesses) or institutional clients",
    "Selection of other advisers (including private fund managers)",
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    {
      "q": "How is Stavis Wealth Transfer Solutions compensated?",
      "a": "On its Form ADV (Item 5.E, October 2026), Stavis Wealth Transfer Solutions reports these compensation arrangements: a percentage of assets under its management; fixed fees (other than subscription fees); other."
    },
    {
      "q": "How much does Stavis Wealth Transfer Solutions charge?",
      "a": "Its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated March 23, 2026 states: Flat fee: $2,500 to $100,000 (financial/wealth, estate, and philanthropic planning services); Flat fee: $2,500 (life insurance policy audit). Fees can differ by service and may be negotiable; the brochure is the complete statement."
    },
    {
      "q": "Where is Stavis Wealth Transfer Solutions located?",
      "a": "Stavis Wealth Transfer Solutions' principal office is in Houston, TX, according to its Form ADV."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is Stavis Wealth Transfer Solutions registered with the SEC or a state?",
      "a": "Stavis Wealth Transfer Solutions is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm, registered since 2023. Status as filed: Approved. CRD 328185."
    },
    {
      "q": "How much does Stavis Wealth Transfer Solutions manage?",
      "a": "Stavis Wealth Transfer Solutions reports $148,120,106 in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated March 23, 2026 (56% discretionary)."
    },
    {
      "q": "How have Stavis Wealth Transfer Solutions' assets and staff changed since 2023?",
      "a": "In the Form ADV data for Stavis Wealth Transfer Solutions: Regulatory assets under management: $0 in the October 2023 data and $148,120,106 in the October 2026 data. Total employees: 4 in October 2023 and 6 in October 2026. Assets under management move with markets as well as with clients coming and going."
    },
    {
      "q": "What types of clients does Stavis Wealth Transfer Solutions serve?",
      "a": "By number of clients on Form ADV Item 5.D: high net worth individuals (21)."
    },
    {
      "q": "Which custodians does Stavis Wealth Transfer Solutions use?",
      "a": "Stavis Wealth Transfer Solutions' most recent Form ADV filing (Schedule D, Section 5.K(3)) lists Fidelity Institutional as a custodian holding 10% or more of its separately managed account assets."
    },
    {
      "q": "Does Stavis Wealth Transfer Solutions 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/328185"
    },
    {
      "q": "What changed in Stavis Wealth Transfer Solutions' recent Form ADV filings?",
      "a": "In the April 2026 filing data: Regulatory assets under management went from $120,802,164 to $148,120,106 (+23%)."
    }
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      "period": "2023-10-01",
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        "Regulatory assets under management went from $120,802,164 to $148,120,106 (+23%)."
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    {
      "period": "2026-02-01",
      "period_label": "February 2026",
      "notes": [
        "Added the business name Stavis Wealth."
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  "fees_from_brochure": {
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      "Fixed-Fees generally range from $ 2,500 to $100,000 depending on the mix of assets, scope and complexity of the engagement.",
      "Fixed-Fees generally range from $ 2,500 to $100,000 depending on the mix of assets, scope and complexity of the engagement."
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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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  "custodians": [
    {
      "name": "Fidelity Institutional",
      "name_as_filed": "FIDELITY INSTITUTIONAL",
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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.",
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  "clients": [
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  "source": {
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    "as_of": "2026-10-01",
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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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