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  "primary_business_name": "TORTUGA ADVISERS LLC",
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  "iapd_url": "https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/137514",
  "city_as_filed": "SIMI VALLEY",
  "url": "https://advisorcensus.com/firm/tortuga-advisers-llc-simi-valley-ca-137514",
  "display_name": "Tortuga Advisers LLC",
  "summary": "Tortuga Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm in Simi Valley, CA, registered since 2005, reporting $500 million to $1 billion in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated April 30, 2026.",
  "citation": "AdvisorCensus. Tortuga Advisers LLC (CRD 137514): Form ADV filing data as of October 2026.",
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    {
      "q": "How is Tortuga Advisers LLC compensated?",
      "a": "On its Form ADV (Item 5.E, October 2026), Tortuga Advisers LLC reports these compensation arrangements: a percentage of assets under its management; fixed fees (other than subscription fees)."
    },
    {
      "q": "How much does Tortuga Advisers LLC charge?",
      "a": "Its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated March 31, 2025 states: Asset-based fee: 0.75% of assets a year. Fees can differ by service and may be negotiable; the brochure is the complete statement."
    },
    {
      "q": "Where is Tortuga Advisers LLC located?",
      "a": "Tortuga Advisers LLC's principal office is in Simi Valley, CA, according to its Form ADV."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is Tortuga Advisers LLC registered with the SEC or a state?",
      "a": "Tortuga Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm, registered since 2005. Status as filed: Approved. CRD 137514."
    },
    {
      "q": "How much does Tortuga Advisers LLC manage?",
      "a": "Tortuga Advisers LLC reports $563,537,021 in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated April 30, 2026 (100% discretionary)."
    },
    {
      "q": "How have Tortuga Advisers LLC's assets and staff changed since 2021?",
      "a": "In the Form ADV data for Tortuga Advisers LLC: Regulatory assets under management: $401,256,637 in the October 2021 data and $563,537,021 in the October 2026 data, up 40%. Total employees: 1 in October 2021 and 1 in October 2026. Assets under management move with markets as well as with clients coming and going."
    },
    {
      "q": "What types of clients does Tortuga Advisers LLC serve?",
      "a": "By number of clients on Form ADV Item 5.D: high net worth individuals (39); charitable organizations (1)."
    },
    {
      "q": "Does Tortuga Advisers 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/137514"
    },
    {
      "q": "Does Tortuga Advisers LLC state an account minimum?",
      "a": "Its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated March 31, 2025 says: \"The minimum account size is $1,000,000 of assets under management, which typically equates to an annual fee of $$7,500. TORTUGA ADVISERS LLC has the discretion to waive the account minimum.\""
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          "In general, annual fees are set a 0.75% of assets under management. In addition to complexity, the amount of assets to be managed influences the fee. Client relationships may exist where the fees are higher or lower than the fee schedule above."
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      "In general, annual fees are set a 0.75% of assets under management. In addition to complexity, the amount of assets to be managed influences the fee. Client relationships may exist where the fees are higher or lower than the fee schedule above.",
      "The minimum account size is $1,000,000 of assets under management, which typically equates to an annual fee of $$7,500. TORTUGA ADVISERS LLC has the discretion to waive the account minimum."
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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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    "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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