# Sweeney & Michel, LLC

> Sweeney & Michel, LLC is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm in Chico, CA, registered since 2018, reporting $500 million to $1 billion in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated March 5, 2026.

- CRD: 282595
- Filed as: SWEENEY & MICHEL, LLC
- Registration: SEC-registered investment adviser (status as filed: Approved)
- Location: Chico, CA
- Filing period: October 2026
- Form ADV filing dated: March 5, 2026
- SEC record (IAPD): https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/282595
- AdvisorCensus page: https://advisorcensus.com/firm/sweeney-and-michel-llc-chico-ca-282595

## Quick answers

**How is Sweeney & Michel, LLC compensated?**
On its Form ADV (Item 5.E, October 2026), Sweeney & Michel, LLC reports these compensation arrangements: a percentage of assets under its management; hourly charges; fixed fees (other than subscription fees). The amounts are in Item 5 of its Form ADV Part 2A brochure.

**Where is Sweeney & Michel, LLC located?**
Sweeney & Michel, LLC's principal office is in Chico, CA, according to its Form ADV.

**Is Sweeney & Michel, LLC registered with the SEC or a state?**
Sweeney & Michel, LLC is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm, registered since 2018. Status as filed: Approved. CRD 282595.

**How much does Sweeney & Michel, LLC manage?**
Sweeney & Michel, LLC reports $752,618,512 in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated March 5, 2026 (97% discretionary).

**How have Sweeney & Michel, LLC's assets and staff changed since 2021?**
In the Form ADV data for Sweeney & Michel, LLC: Regulatory assets under management: $425,273,006 in the October 2021 data and $752,618,512 in the October 2026 data, up 77%. 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.

**What types of clients does Sweeney & Michel, LLC serve?**
By number of clients on Form ADV Item 5.D: individuals (other than high net worth individuals) (526); high net worth individuals (101); corporations or other businesses not listed above (29).

**Which custodians does Sweeney & Michel, LLC use?**
Sweeney & Michel, 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.

**Does Sweeney & Michel, LLC report any disciplinary disclosures?**
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/282595

**What changed in Sweeney & Michel, LLC's recent Form ADV filings?**
In the April 2026 filing data: Regulatory assets under management went from $625,915,288 to $752,618,512 (+20%).

## From the Form ADV filing

### Compensation (Item 5.E)
- A percentage of assets under your management
- Hourly charges
- Fixed fees (other than subscription fees)

### Custodians (Schedule D, Section 5.K(3))
- Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC

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.

### Regulatory assets under management (Item 5.F)
- Total: $752,618,512
- Discretionary: $731,555,735
- Non-discretionary: $21,062,777

### Clients (Item 5.D)

| Client type | Clients | Assets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Individuals (other than high net worth individuals) | 526 | $272,369,719 |
| High net worth individuals | 101 | $357,149,627 |
| Banking or thrift institutions | 0 | $0 |
| Investment companies | 0 | $0 |
| Business development companies | 0 | $0 |
| Pooled investment vehicles (other than investment companies and business development companies) | 0 | $0 |
| Pension and profit sharing plans (but not the plan participants or government pension plans) | 25 | $58,699,505 |
| Charitable organizations | 7 | $21,749,885 |
| State or municipal government entities (including government pension plans) | 0 | $0 |
| Other investment advisers | 0 | $0 |
| Insurance companies | 0 | $0 |
| Sovereign wealth funds and foreign official institutions | 0 | $0 |
| Corporations or other businesses not listed above | 29 | $42,649,776 |
| Other | 0 | $0 |

### Advisory services (Item 5.G)
- Financial planning services
- Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses
- Pension consulting services

### Firm details
- Registered since: 2018 (8 years)
- Employees: 3 total, 3 performing advisory functions
- Wrap fee program participation: Yes
- States registered or notice-filed: AZ, CA, CO, ID, NE, NV, OR, TX
- Disclosures (Item 11): Reports no disclosure items on Form ADV Item 11.

### Websites listed on Form ADV (Item 1.I)
- [sweeneymichel.com](https://sweeneymichel.com)
- Facebook @sweeneymichel
- Instagram @sweeney_michel_chico
- LinkedIn @joedsweeney
- LinkedIn @reneemichelmba
- YouTube @UCLQw8iy1w9Sp5Gh3f-q2kbA

## Assets and staff over time

| Data period | Regulatory assets under management | Employees | Filing dated |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| October 2021 | $425,273,006 | 4 | June 24, 2021 |
| October 2022 | $492,788,712 | 4 | March 14, 2022 |
| October 2023 | $423,475,721 | 4 | March 21, 2023 |
| October 2024 | $557,532,281 | 6 | March 12, 2024 |
| October 2025 | $625,915,288 | 5 | March 31, 2025 |
| October 2026 | $752,618,512 | 3 | March 5, 2026 |

Regulatory assets under management: $425,273,006 in the October 2021 data and $752,618,512 in the October 2026 data, up 77%.
Total employees: 4 in October 2021 and 3 in October 2026.

## Changes in the filing (last 12 months)

### April 2026
- Regulatory assets under management went from $625,915,288 to $752,618,512 (+20%).

## Source

Form ADV as filed, October 2026. Values appear as filed. Cite as: AdvisorCensus. Sweeney & Michel, LLC (CRD 282595): Form ADV filing data as of October 2026.