# Tailwind Advisors

> Tailwind Advisors is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm in Fort Worth, TX, registered since 2009, reporting $1 billion to $5 billion in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated March 24, 2026.

- CRD: 150081
- Filed as: TAILWIND ADVISORS
- Legal name: Tailwind Advisors, LLC
- Registration: SEC-registered investment adviser (status as filed: Approved)
- Location: Fort Worth, TX
- Filing period: October 2026
- Form ADV filing dated: March 24, 2026
- SEC record (IAPD): https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/150081
- AdvisorCensus page: https://advisorcensus.com/firm/tailwind-advisors-fort-worth-tx-150081

## Quick answers

**How is Tailwind Advisors compensated?**
On its Form ADV (Item 5.E, October 2026), Tailwind Advisors reports these compensation arrangements: a percentage of assets under its management; performance-based fees.

**How much does Tailwind Advisors charge?**
Its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated March 24, 2026 states: Up to $50,000,000: 0.625% a year; Above $50,000,000: 0.4% a year. Fees can differ by service and may be negotiable; the brochure is the complete statement.

**Where is Tailwind Advisors located?**
Tailwind Advisors' principal office is in Fort Worth, TX, according to its Form ADV.

**Is Tailwind Advisors registered with the SEC or a state?**
Tailwind Advisors is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm, registered since 2009. Status as filed: Approved. CRD 150081.

**How much does Tailwind Advisors manage?**
Tailwind Advisors reports $1,674,033,000 in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated March 24, 2026 (10% discretionary).

**How have Tailwind Advisors' assets and staff changed since 2021?**
In the Form ADV data for Tailwind Advisors: Regulatory assets under management: $1,101,905,000 in the October 2021 data and $1,674,033,000 in the October 2026 data, up 52%. Total employees: 12 in October 2021 and 12 in October 2026. Assets under management move with markets as well as with clients coming and going.

**What types of clients does Tailwind Advisors serve?**
By number of clients on Form ADV Item 5.D: high net worth individuals (15); pooled investment vehicles (other than investment companies and business development companies) (6).

**Which custodians does Tailwind Advisors use?**
Tailwind Advisors' most recent Form ADV filing (Schedule D, Section 5.K(3)) lists Fidelity and JP Morgan as custodians holding 10% or more of its separately managed account assets.

**Does Tailwind Advisors 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/150081

**Does Tailwind Advisors state an account minimum?**
Its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated March 24, 2026 says: "Generally, Tailwind has a minimum size for an investment advisory relationship of $50,000,000. This requirement can be waived at the discretion of Tailwind management."

## From the Form ADV filing

### Compensation (Item 5.E)
- A percentage of assets under your management
- Performance-based fees

### Fees and minimums (Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated March 24, 2026)

- Up to $50,000,000: 0.625% a year
- Above $50,000,000: 0.4% a year

> Generally, investment advisory fees follow the schedule below for separately managed account clients: Advisory Fees: Assets Per Annum Fee First $50MM 0.625% $50MM+ 0.40%

- Account minimum: $50,000,000 (the brochure says it may be waived or negotiated)

> Generally, Tailwind has a minimum size for an investment advisory relationship of $50,000,000. This requirement can be waived at the discretion of Tailwind management.

As stated in the firm's brochure. Fees can differ by service and may be negotiable.

### Custodians (Schedule D, Section 5.K(3))
- Fidelity
- JP Morgan

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: $1,674,033,000
- Discretionary: $164,090,000
- Non-discretionary: $1,509,943,000

### Clients (Item 5.D)

| Client type | Clients | Assets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| High net worth individuals | 15 | $1,254,250,000 |
| Pooled investment vehicles (other than investment companies and business development companies) | 6 | $419,783,000 |

### Advisory services (Item 5.G)
- Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses
- Portfolio management for pooled investment vehicles (other than investment companies)
- Selection of other advisers (including private fund managers)

### Firm details
- Registered since: 2009 (17 years)
- Employees: 12 total, 5 performing advisory functions
- Wrap fee program participation: No
- States registered or notice-filed: TX
- Disclosures (Item 11): Reports no disclosure items on Form ADV Item 11.

### Websites listed on Form ADV (Item 1.I)
- tailwindadvisors.com
- LinkedIn @tailwind-advisors

## Assets and staff over time

| Data period | Regulatory assets under management | Employees | Filing dated |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| October 2021 | $1,101,905,000 | 12 | September 27, 2021 |
| October 2022 | $1,190,720,000 | 14 | March 31, 2022 |
| October 2023 | $1,404,000,000 | 15 | March 28, 2023 |
| October 2024 | $1,453,024,000 | 15 | March 27, 2024 |
| October 2025 | $1,556,018,000 | 13 | March 27, 2025 |
| October 2026 | $1,674,033,000 | 12 | March 24, 2026 |

Regulatory assets under management: $1,101,905,000 in the October 2021 data and $1,674,033,000 in the October 2026 data, up 52%.
Total employees: 12 in October 2021 and 12 in October 2026.

## Source

Form ADV as filed, October 2026. Values appear as filed. Cite as: AdvisorCensus. Tailwind Advisors (CRD 150081): Form ADV filing data as of October 2026.