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  "crd_number": 286089,
  "slug": "tall-pines-capital-llc-oak-brook-il-286089",
  "primary_business_name": "TALL PINES CAPITAL, LLC",
  "legal_name": "TALL PINES CAPITAL, LLC",
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  "city": "Oak Brook",
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  "websites": [
    "https://linkedin.com/in/chris-plahm-cfp%C2%AE-8273773",
    "https://tallpinescap.com",
    "https://x.com/tallpinescap"
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  "iapd_url": "https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/286089",
  "city_as_filed": "OAK BROOK",
  "url": "https://advisorcensus.com/firm/tall-pines-capital-llc-oak-brook-il-286089",
  "display_name": "Tall Pines Capital, LLC",
  "summary": "Tall Pines Capital, LLC is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm in Oak Brook, IL, registered since 2019, reporting under $25 million in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated May 5, 2026.",
  "citation": "AdvisorCensus. Tall Pines Capital, LLC (CRD 286089): Form ADV filing data as of October 2026.",
  "registration_type_label": "SEC-registered investment adviser",
  "compensation_labels": [
    "A percentage of assets under your management",
    "Performance-based fees"
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  "advisory_activity_labels": [
    "Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses"
  ],
  "quick_answers": [
    {
      "q": "How is Tall Pines Capital, LLC compensated?",
      "a": "On its Form ADV (Item 5.E, October 2026), Tall Pines Capital, LLC reports these compensation arrangements: a percentage of assets under its management; performance-based fees."
    },
    {
      "q": "Where is Tall Pines Capital, LLC located?",
      "a": "Tall Pines Capital, LLC's principal office is in Oak Brook, IL, according to its Form ADV."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is Tall Pines Capital, LLC registered with the SEC or a state?",
      "a": "Tall Pines Capital, LLC is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm, registered since 2019. Status as filed: Approved. CRD 286089."
    },
    {
      "q": "How much does Tall Pines Capital, LLC manage?",
      "a": "Tall Pines Capital, LLC reports $24,994,894 in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated May 5, 2026 (100% discretionary)."
    },
    {
      "q": "How have Tall Pines Capital, LLC's assets and staff changed since 2021?",
      "a": "In the Form ADV data for Tall Pines Capital, LLC: Regulatory assets under management: $12,344,810 in the October 2021 data and $24,994,894 in the October 2026 data, up 102%. Total employees: 2 in October 2021 and 2 in October 2026. Assets under management move with markets as well as with clients coming and going."
    },
    {
      "q": "What types of clients does Tall Pines Capital, LLC serve?",
      "a": "By number of clients on Form ADV Item 5.D: individuals (other than high net worth individuals) (49); high net worth individuals (14)."
    },
    {
      "q": "Which custodians does Tall Pines Capital, LLC use?",
      "a": "Tall Pines Capital, LLC's most recent Form ADV filing (Schedule D, Section 5.K(3)) lists Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. as a custodian holding 10% or more of its separately managed account assets."
    },
    {
      "q": "Does Tall Pines Capital, 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/286089"
    },
    {
      "q": "Does Tall Pines Capital, LLC state an account minimum?",
      "a": "Its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated May 5, 2026 says: \"Tall Pines generally requires a minimum account size of $100,000, which is subject to negotiation at the sole discretion of Tall Pines.\""
    },
    {
      "q": "What changed in Tall Pines Capital, LLC's recent Form ADV filings?",
      "a": "In the March 2026 filing data: Regulatory assets under management went from $30,037,535 to $24,994,894 (-17%)."
    }
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      "period": "2021-10-01",
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      "filing_date": "2021-04-29"
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      "period": "2022-10-01",
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      "filing_date": "2022-06-01"
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    {
      "period": "2023-10-01",
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      "filing_date": "2023-04-28"
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    {
      "period": "2024-10-01",
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      "total_employees": 2,
      "filing_date": "2024-05-28"
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      "period": "2025-10-01",
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      "total_employees": 2,
      "filing_date": "2025-03-14"
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      "period": "2026-10-01",
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      "total_employees": 2,
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    {
      "period": "2026-03-01",
      "period_label": "March 2026",
      "notes": [
        "Regulatory assets under management went from $30,037,535 to $24,994,894 (-17%)."
      ]
    }
  ],
  "fees_from_brochure": {
    "source": "Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated May 5, 2026",
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    "figures": [
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        "label": "Account minimum",
        "statements": [
          "Account minimum: $100,000 (the brochure says it may be waived or negotiated)"
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        "quotes": [
          "Tall Pines generally requires a minimum account size of $100,000, which is subject to negotiation at the sole discretion of Tall Pines."
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      }
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    "quotes": [
      "Tall Pines generally requires a minimum account size of $100,000, which is subject to negotiation at the sole discretion of Tall Pines."
    ],
    "note": "As stated in the firm's brochure; fees can differ by service and may be negotiable."
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  "custodians": [
    {
      "name": "Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.",
      "name_as_filed": "CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.",
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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.",
  "markdown_url": "https://advisorcensus.com/firm/tall-pines-capital-llc-oak-brook-il-286089.md",
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  "disclosure_line": "Reports no disclosure items on Form ADV Item 11.",
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  "source": {
    "name": "Form ADV",
    "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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