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      "question": "Has the SEC or the CFTC ever found that the firm or an advisory affiliate made a false statement or omission?"
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      "item": "11.C(2)",
      "question": "Has the SEC or the CFTC ever found that the firm or an advisory affiliate was involved in a violation of SEC or CFTC regulations or statutes?"
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      "item": "11.C(5)",
      "question": "Has the SEC or the CFTC ever imposed a civil money penalty on the firm or an advisory affiliate, or ordered the firm or an advisory affiliate to cease and desist from an activity?"
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      "item": "11.D(2)",
      "question": "Has another federal regulator, a state regulator, or a foreign financial regulator ever found that the firm or an advisory affiliate was involved in a violation of investment-related regulations or statutes?"
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      "item": "11.D(4)",
      "question": "In the past ten years, has another federal regulator, a state regulator, or a foreign financial regulator entered an order against the firm or an advisory affiliate in connection with investment-related activity?"
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  "url": "https://advisorcensus.com/firm/verus-capital-partners-llc-scottsdale-az-151568",
  "display_name": "Verus Capital Partners, LLC",
  "summary": "Verus Capital Partners, LLC is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm in Scottsdale, AZ, registered since 2014, reporting $1 billion to $5 billion in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated March 31, 2026.",
  "citation": "AdvisorCensus. Verus Capital Partners, LLC (CRD 151568): Form ADV filing data as of October 2026.",
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      "q": "How is Verus Capital Partners, LLC compensated?",
      "a": "On its Form ADV (Item 5.E, October 2026), Verus Capital Partners, LLC reports these compensation arrangements: a percentage of assets under its management; hourly charges; fixed fees (other than subscription fees)."
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    {
      "q": "How much does Verus Capital Partners, LLC charge?",
      "a": "Its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated March 31, 2026 states: Flat fee: up to $5,000 (financial planning services); Hourly rate: $500 an hour (Investment Advisor Representative); Hourly rate: $100 an hour (Para-planner); Hourly rate: $50 an hour (Administrative Support). Fees can differ by service and may be negotiable; the brochure is the complete statement."
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    {
      "q": "Where is Verus Capital Partners, LLC located?",
      "a": "Verus Capital Partners, LLC's principal office is in Scottsdale, AZ, according to its Form ADV; the April 2026 filing also lists 25 other offices (Schedule D, Section 1.F)."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is Verus Capital Partners, LLC registered with the SEC or a state?",
      "a": "Verus Capital Partners, LLC is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm, registered since 2014. Status as filed: Approved. CRD 151568."
    },
    {
      "q": "How much does Verus Capital Partners, LLC manage?",
      "a": "Verus Capital Partners, LLC reports $2,290,832,340 in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated March 31, 2026 (100% discretionary)."
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    {
      "q": "How have Verus Capital Partners, LLC's assets and staff changed since 2021?",
      "a": "In the Form ADV data for Verus Capital Partners, LLC: Regulatory assets under management: $790,787,671 in the October 2021 data and $2,290,832,340 in the October 2026 data, up 190%. Total employees: 33 in October 2021 and 68 in October 2026. Assets under management move with markets as well as with clients coming and going."
    },
    {
      "q": "What types of clients does Verus Capital Partners, LLC serve?",
      "a": "By number of clients on Form ADV Item 5.D: individuals (other than high net worth individuals) (4,660); pension and profit sharing plans (but not the plan participants or government pension plans) (482); high net worth individuals (426)."
    },
    {
      "q": "Which custodians does Verus Capital Partners, LLC use?",
      "a": "Verus Capital Partners, LLC's most recent Form ADV filing (Schedule D, Section 5.K(3)) lists Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC and LPL Financial LLC as custodians holding 10% or more of its separately managed account assets."
    },
    {
      "q": "Does Verus Capital Partners, LLC report any disciplinary disclosures?",
      "a": "Reports 5 disclosure items on Form ADV Item 11: yes answers to 11.C(1) (SEC or CFTC finding of a false statement or omission), 11.C(2) (SEC or CFTC finding of a violation), 11.C(5) (SEC or CFTC civil money penalty or cease-and-desist order), 11.D(2) (another regulator's finding of a violation), and 11.D(4) (another regulator's order in the past ten years). Each question covers the firm and its advisory affiliates, and one event can produce several yes answers. The detail of any item is on the firm's SEC record: https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/151568"
    },
    {
      "q": "What changed in Verus Capital Partners, LLC's recent Form ADV filings?",
      "a": "In the April 2026 filing data: No longer lists the business name Parker Capital Strategies, LLC. No longer lists the business name Guardian Wealth Builders. No longer lists the business name New Break Financial. Added the business name William F. Sullivan Financial Services. Added the business name Southern Heritage Financial Group. Added the business name Andrews Insurance Solutions, LLC. Added the business name Wann Wealth Partners, LLC. Added the business name CPA Wealth Advisors, LLC. Added the business name Rudolph Financial Group. Added the business name Lifecourse Capital. Added the business name First Then IFS. Employees performing advisory functions went from 38 to 45. Regulatory assets under management went from $2,066,642,798 to $2,290,832,340 (+11%). Changed its office addresses in Ventura, CA. Added an office in Fayetteville, TN. Added an office in Heavener, OK. Added an office in Madison, AL. Added an office in Phoenix, AZ. Added an office in Spring Hill, TN."
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