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  "primary_business_name": "THE CLARK GROUP ASSET MANAGEMENT",
  "legal_name": "PACHIRA INVESTMENTS, INC.",
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    "https://facebook.com/CLARKGROUPAM",
    "https://instagram.com/CLARKGROUPAM",
    "https://linkedin.com/COMPANY/THE-CLARK-GROUP-ASSET-MANAGEMENT/ABOUT?VIEWASMEMBER=TRUE",
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  "iapd_url": "https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/164405",
  "city_as_filed": "DANA POINT",
  "url": "https://advisorcensus.com/firm/the-clark-group-asset-management-dana-point-ca-164405",
  "display_name": "The Clark Group Asset Management",
  "summary": "The Clark Group Asset Management is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm in Dana Point, CA, registered since 2012, reporting $100 million to $500 million in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated March 6, 2026.",
  "citation": "AdvisorCensus. The Clark Group Asset Management (CRD 164405): Form ADV filing data as of October 2026.",
  "registration_type_label": "SEC-registered investment adviser",
  "compensation_labels": [
    "A percentage of assets under your management",
    "Fixed fees (other than subscription fees)"
  ],
  "advisory_activity_labels": [
    "Financial planning services",
    "Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses",
    "Portfolio management for businesses (other than small businesses) or institutional clients",
    "Other"
  ],
  "quick_answers": [
    {
      "q": "How is The Clark Group Asset Management compensated?",
      "a": "On its Form ADV (Item 5.E, October 2026), The Clark Group Asset Management reports these compensation arrangements: a percentage of assets under its management; fixed fees (other than subscription fees)."
    },
    {
      "q": "How much does The Clark Group Asset Management charge?",
      "a": "Its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated March 6, 2026 states: Flat fee: $2,000 to $10,000 (Financial Planning services). Fees can differ by service and may be negotiable; the brochure is the complete statement."
    },
    {
      "q": "Where is The Clark Group Asset Management located?",
      "a": "The Clark Group Asset Management's principal office is in Dana Point, CA, according to its Form ADV."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is The Clark Group Asset Management registered with the SEC or a state?",
      "a": "The Clark Group Asset Management is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm, registered since 2012. Status as filed: Approved. CRD 164405."
    },
    {
      "q": "How much does The Clark Group Asset Management manage?",
      "a": "The Clark Group Asset Management reports $343,928,504 in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated March 6, 2026 (87% discretionary)."
    },
    {
      "q": "How have The Clark Group Asset Management's assets and staff changed since 2021?",
      "a": "In the Form ADV data for The Clark Group Asset Management: Regulatory assets under management: $211,711,596 in the October 2021 data and $343,928,504 in the October 2026 data, up 62%. Total employees: 5 in October 2021 and 5 in October 2026. Assets under management move with markets as well as with clients coming and going."
    },
    {
      "q": "What types of clients does The Clark Group Asset Management serve?",
      "a": "By number of clients on Form ADV Item 5.D: individuals (other than high net worth individuals) (284); high net worth individuals (174); pension and profit sharing plans (but not the plan participants or government pension plans) (6)."
    },
    {
      "q": "Which custodians does The Clark Group Asset Management use?",
      "a": "The Clark Group Asset Management'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 The Clark Group Asset Management 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/164405"
    },
    {
      "q": "Does The Clark Group Asset Management state an account minimum?",
      "a": "Its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated March 6, 2026 says: \"Unless otherwise waived in CGAM’s sole discretion, the Firm requires a minimum account size of $1,000,000 to open an account.\""
    },
    {
      "q": "What changed in The Clark Group Asset Management's recent Form ADV filings?",
      "a": "In the April 2026 filing data: Regulatory assets under management went from $291,806,768 to $343,928,504 (+18%)."
    }
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      "period": "2022-10-01",
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      "period": "2023-10-01",
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      "filing_date": "2023-03-30"
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    {
      "period": "2024-10-01",
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      "filing_date": "2024-03-21"
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    {
      "period": "2025-10-01",
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      "filing_date": "2025-03-27"
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      "period": "2026-10-01",
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  "recent_changes": [
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      "period": "2026-04-01",
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      "notes": [
        "Regulatory assets under management went from $291,806,768 to $343,928,504 (+18%)."
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    {
      "period": "2026-01-01",
      "period_label": "January 2026",
      "notes": [
        "No longer registered or notice-filed in ID, IL, LA, MI, NH."
      ]
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  "fees_from_brochure": {
    "source": "Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated March 6, 2026",
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      "Unless otherwise waived in CGAM’s sole discretion, the Firm requires a minimum account size of $1,000,000 to open an account.",
      "For Financial Planning services, the Firm generally charges a fixed fee. The Firm’s fixed fees can be assessed as a one-time fee, or an ongoing fee dependent upon the services received. Generally, rates range from $2,000 to $10,000 on a fixed fee basis"
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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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  "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.",
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