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    "https://valuesfirst.com",
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  "city_as_filed": "JOHNSON CITY",
  "url": "https://advisorcensus.com/firm/values-first-advisors-inc-johnson-city-tn-148532",
  "display_name": "Values First Advisors, Inc.",
  "summary": "Values First Advisors, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm in Johnson City, TN, registered since 2009, reporting $100 million to $500 million in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated July 23, 2026.",
  "citation": "AdvisorCensus. Values First Advisors, Inc. (CRD 148532): Form ADV filing data as of October 2026.",
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      "q": "How is Values First Advisors, Inc. compensated?",
      "a": "On its Form ADV (Item 5.E, October 2026), Values First Advisors, Inc. reports these compensation arrangements: a percentage of assets under its management; hourly charges; fixed fees (other than subscription fees)."
    },
    {
      "q": "How much does Values First Advisors, Inc. charge?",
      "a": "Its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated July 23, 2026 states: Hourly rate: $300 an hour (Financial planning and services outside of asset allocation and portfolio…); Flat fee: $2,000 (Onboarding Fee). Fees can differ by service and may be negotiable; the brochure is the complete statement."
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      "q": "Where is Values First Advisors, Inc. located?",
      "a": "Values First Advisors, Inc.'s principal office is in Johnson City, TN, according to its Form ADV; the August 2026 filing also lists 1 other office (Schedule D, Section 1.F)."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is Values First Advisors, Inc. registered with the SEC or a state?",
      "a": "Values First Advisors, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm, registered since 2009. Status as filed: Approved. CRD 148532."
    },
    {
      "q": "How much does Values First Advisors, Inc. manage?",
      "a": "Values First Advisors, Inc. reports $215,420,365 in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated July 23, 2026 (98% discretionary)."
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    {
      "q": "How have Values First Advisors, Inc.'s assets and staff changed since 2021?",
      "a": "In the Form ADV data for Values First Advisors, Inc.: Regulatory assets under management: $151,818,033 in the October 2021 data and $215,420,365 in the October 2026 data, up 42%. Total employees: 9 in October 2021 and 12 in October 2026. Assets under management move with markets as well as with clients coming and going."
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    {
      "q": "What types of clients does Values First Advisors, Inc. serve?",
      "a": "By number of clients on Form ADV Item 5.D: individuals (other than high net worth individuals) (894); high net worth individuals (73)."
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    {
      "q": "Which custodians does Values First Advisors, Inc. use?",
      "a": "Values First Advisors, Inc.'s most recent Form ADV filing (Schedule D, Section 5.K(3)) lists Goldman Sachs Custody Solutions as a custodian holding 10% or more of its separately managed account assets."
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    {
      "q": "Does Values First Advisors, Inc. 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/148532"
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    {
      "q": "What changed in Values First Advisors, Inc.'s recent Form ADV filings?",
      "a": "In the August 2026 filing data: Registered or notice-filed in NH."
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