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  "primary_business_name": "SUMNICHT & ASSOCIATES, LLC",
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  "iapd_url": "https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/111421",
  "city_as_filed": "APPLETON",
  "url": "https://advisorcensus.com/firm/sumnicht-and-associates-llc-appleton-wi-111421",
  "display_name": "Sumnicht & Associates, LLC",
  "summary": "Sumnicht & Associates, LLC is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm in Appleton, WI, registered since 2001, reporting $100 million to $500 million in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated March 27, 2026.",
  "citation": "AdvisorCensus. Sumnicht & Associates, LLC (CRD 111421): Form ADV filing data as of October 2026.",
  "registration_type_label": "SEC-registered investment adviser",
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    {
      "q": "How is Sumnicht & Associates, LLC compensated?",
      "a": "On its Form ADV (Item 5.E, October 2026), Sumnicht & Associates, LLC reports these compensation arrangements: a percentage of assets under its management; hourly charges; fixed fees (other than subscription fees); other."
    },
    {
      "q": "Where is Sumnicht & Associates, LLC located?",
      "a": "Sumnicht & Associates, LLC's principal office is in Appleton, WI, according to its Form ADV."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is Sumnicht & Associates, LLC registered with the SEC or a state?",
      "a": "Sumnicht & Associates, LLC is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm, registered since 2001. Status as filed: Approved. CRD 111421."
    },
    {
      "q": "How much does Sumnicht & Associates, LLC manage?",
      "a": "Sumnicht & Associates, LLC reports $107,891,921 in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated March 27, 2026 (59% discretionary)."
    },
    {
      "q": "How have Sumnicht & Associates, LLC's assets and staff changed since 2021?",
      "a": "In the Form ADV data for Sumnicht & Associates, LLC: Regulatory assets under management: $369,943,844 in the October 2021 data and $107,891,921 in the October 2026 data, down 71%. Total employees: 4 in October 2021 and 3 in October 2026. Assets under management move with markets as well as with clients coming and going."
    },
    {
      "q": "What types of clients does Sumnicht & Associates, LLC serve?",
      "a": "By number of clients on Form ADV Item 5.D: high net worth individuals (10)."
    },
    {
      "q": "Which custodians does Sumnicht & Associates, LLC use?",
      "a": "Sumnicht & Associates, LLC's most recent Form ADV filing (Schedule D, Section 5.K(3)) lists Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC as a custodian holding 10% or more of its separately managed account assets."
    },
    {
      "q": "Does Sumnicht & Associates, 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/111421"
    },
    {
      "q": "Does Sumnicht & Associates, LLC state an account minimum?",
      "a": "Its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated March 27, 2026 says: \"Sumnicht & Associates generally requires a $500,000 account minimum in order for the Firm to provide investment management services; the minimum investment management account size may be waived at the Firm’s discretion.\""
    },
    {
      "q": "What changed in Sumnicht & Associates, LLC's recent Form ADV filings?",
      "a": "In the April 2026 filing data: Employees performing advisory functions went from 4 to 3. Registered or notice-filed in AZ."
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        "Employees performing advisory functions went from 4 to 3.",
        "Registered or notice-filed in AZ."
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        "quotes": [
          "Sumnicht & Associates generally requires a $500,000 account minimum in order for the Firm to provide investment management services; the minimum investment management account size may be waived at the Firm’s discretion."
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    "quotes": [
      "Sumnicht & Associates generally requires a $500,000 account minimum in order for the Firm to provide investment management services; the minimum investment management account size may be waived at the Firm’s discretion."
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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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    "operator": "BH Monitor Services, LLC",
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    "credit": "AdvisorCensus (advisorcensus.com), from SEC Form ADV data"
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