# University Financial Strategies, LLC.

> University Financial Strategies, LLC. is a state-registered investment advisory firm in Raleigh, NC, registered since 2018, reporting under $25 million in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated March 24, 2026.

- CRD: 297121
- Filed as: UNIVERSITY FINANCIAL STRATEGIES, LLC.
- Registration: State-registered investment adviser (status as filed: APPROVED)
- Location: Raleigh, NC
- Filing period: October 2026
- Form ADV filing dated: March 24, 2026
- Public record (IAPD): https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/297121
- AdvisorCensus page: https://advisorcensus.com/firm/university-financial-strategies-llc-raleigh-nc-297121

## Quick answers

**How is University Financial Strategies, LLC. compensated?**
On its Form ADV (Item 5.E, October 2026), University Financial Strategies, LLC. reports these compensation arrangements: a percentage of assets under its management; hourly charges; fixed fees (other than subscription fees). The amounts are in Item 5 of its Form ADV Part 2A brochure.

**Where is University Financial Strategies, LLC. located?**
University Financial Strategies, LLC.'s principal office is in Raleigh, NC, according to its Form ADV.

**Is University Financial Strategies, LLC. registered with the SEC or a state?**
University Financial Strategies, LLC. is a state-registered investment advisory firm, registered since 2018. Status as filed: APPROVED. CRD 297121.

**How much does University Financial Strategies, LLC. manage?**
University Financial Strategies, LLC. reports $15,198,131 in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated March 24, 2026 (100% discretionary).

**What types of clients does University Financial Strategies, LLC. serve?**
By number of clients on Form ADV Item 5.D: individuals (other than high net worth individuals) (18); high net worth individuals (6).

**Does University Financial Strategies, LLC. report any disciplinary disclosures?**
Reports no disclosure items on Form ADV Item 11. The detail of any item is on the firm's public record on IAPD: https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/297121

## From the Form ADV filing

### Compensation (Item 5.E)
- A percentage of assets under your management
- Hourly charges
- Fixed fees (other than subscription fees)

### Regulatory assets under management (Item 5.F)
- Total: $15,198,131
- Discretionary: $15,198,131
- Non-discretionary: $0

### Clients (Item 5.D)

| Client type | Clients | Assets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Individuals (other than high net worth individuals) | 18 | $7,825,167 |
| High net worth individuals | 6 | $7,372,964 |

### Advisory services (Item 5.G)
- Financial planning services
- Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses
- Pension consulting services
- Educational seminars/workshops

### Firm details
- Registered since: 2018 (8 years)
- Employees: 1 total, 1 performing advisory functions
- Wrap fee program participation: No
- States registered or notice-filed: NC
- Disclosures (Item 11): Reports no disclosure items on Form ADV Item 11.

### Websites listed on Form ADV (Item 1.I)
- universityfinancialstrategies.com
- Facebook @UniversityFS
- LinkedIn @markkellycfp
- X @markkellycfp

## Source

Form ADV as filed, October 2026. Values appear as filed. Cite as: AdvisorCensus. University Financial Strategies, LLC. (CRD 297121): Form ADV filing data as of October 2026.