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  "primary_business_name": "THAYER FINANCIAL, L.L.C.",
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  "websites": [
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    "https://linkedin.com/company/thayer-financial-llc",
    "https://linkedin.com/in/deaton-smith-cfp?-wmcp%3F-41887645=",
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  "iapd_url": "https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/304729",
  "city_as_filed": "HICKORY",
  "url": "https://advisorcensus.com/firm/thayer-financial-l-l-c-hickory-nc-304729",
  "display_name": "Thayer Financial, L.L.C.",
  "summary": "Thayer Financial, L.L.C. is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm in Hickory, NC, registered since 2026, reporting $100 million to $500 million in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated February 18, 2026.",
  "citation": "AdvisorCensus. Thayer Financial, L.L.C. (CRD 304729): Form ADV filing data as of October 2026.",
  "registration_type_label": "SEC-registered investment adviser",
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    "A percentage of assets under your management",
    "Hourly charges",
    "Fixed fees (other than subscription fees)"
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    "Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses",
    "Pension consulting services",
    "Educational seminars/workshops"
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    {
      "q": "How is Thayer Financial, L.L.C. compensated?",
      "a": "On its Form ADV (Item 5.E, October 2026), Thayer Financial, L.L.C. reports these compensation arrangements: a percentage of assets under its management; hourly charges; fixed fees (other than subscription fees)."
    },
    {
      "q": "How much does Thayer Financial, L.L.C. charge?",
      "a": "Its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated February 18, 2026 states: Hourly rate: $400 an hour (project-based financial planning services); Flat fee: $400 to $30,000 (project-based financial planning services); Flat fee: $600 (live, 90-minute focused financial planning session); Flat fee: $1,500 to $5,000 (one-time pension consulting services). Fees can differ by service and may be negotiable; the brochure is the complete statement."
    },
    {
      "q": "Where is Thayer Financial, L.L.C. located?",
      "a": "Thayer Financial, L.L.C.'s principal office is in Hickory, NC, according to its Form ADV."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is Thayer Financial, L.L.C. registered with the SEC or a state?",
      "a": "Thayer Financial, L.L.C. is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm, registered since 2026. Status as filed: Approved. CRD 304729."
    },
    {
      "q": "How much does Thayer Financial, L.L.C. manage?",
      "a": "Thayer Financial, L.L.C. reports $106,449,059 in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated February 18, 2026 (100% discretionary)."
    },
    {
      "q": "What types of clients does Thayer Financial, L.L.C. serve?",
      "a": "By number of clients on Form ADV Item 5.D: individuals (other than high net worth individuals) (72); high net worth individuals (45); pension and profit sharing plans (but not the plan participants or government pension plans) (8)."
    },
    {
      "q": "Which custodians does Thayer Financial, L.L.C. use?",
      "a": "Thayer Financial, L.L.C.'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 Thayer Financial, L.L.C. 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/304729"
    },
    {
      "q": "Does Thayer Financial, L.L.C. state an account minimum?",
      "a": "Its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated February 18, 2026 says: \"Adviser does not require a minimum account value to open or maintain an account; however, we do charge minimum annual fees as described in Item 5, above.\""
    },
    {
      "q": "What changed in Thayer Financial, L.L.C.'s recent Form ADV filings?",
      "a": "In the February 2026 filing data: Newly registered with the SEC."
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    {
      "period": "2026-02-01",
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        "Newly registered with the SEC."
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    {
      "period": "2026-01-01",
      "period_label": "January 2026",
      "notes": [
        "Updated its list of owners and control persons (Schedule A)."
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    }
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      "In consideration of its project-based financial planning services, Adviser charges pursuant to either (i) an hourly rate of $400 per hour",
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      "a one-time, live, 90-minute focused financial planning session that is typically $600.",
      "The flat fee for this service typically ranges from $1,500 to $5,000, half of which is due upon engagement with the balance due upon the completion of services rendered."
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