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  "primary_business_name": "WEST BRANCH CAPITAL LLC",
  "legal_name": "WEST BRANCH CAPITAL LLC",
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    "ME",
    "NC",
    "NE",
    "NH",
    "NJ",
    "NY",
    "OH",
    "RI",
    "TX",
    "VA",
    "VT",
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    "https://westbranchcapital.com"
  ],
  "iapd_url": "https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/133813",
  "city_as_filed": "AMHERST",
  "url": "https://advisorcensus.com/firm/west-branch-capital-llc-amherst-ma-133813",
  "display_name": "West Branch Capital LLC",
  "summary": "West Branch Capital LLC is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm in Amherst, MA, registered since 2013, reporting $500 million to $1 billion in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated February 13, 2026.",
  "citation": "AdvisorCensus. West Branch Capital LLC (CRD 133813): 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)",
    "Performance-based fees"
  ],
  "advisory_activity_labels": [
    "Financial planning services",
    "Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses"
  ],
  "quick_answers": [
    {
      "q": "How is West Branch Capital LLC compensated?",
      "a": "On its Form ADV (Item 5.E, October 2026), West Branch Capital LLC reports these compensation arrangements: a percentage of assets under its management; fixed fees (other than subscription fees); performance-based fees."
    },
    {
      "q": "What does West Branch Capital LLC's brochure say about its fees?",
      "a": "Its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated February 13, 2026 states: Up to $500,000: 1.5% a year; $500,000 to $1,000,000: 1.1% a year; $1,000,000 to $3,000,000: 0.75% a year; $3,000,000 to $5,000,000: 0.65% a year; $5,000,000 to $10,000,000: 0.5% a year; $10,000,000 to $15,000,000: 0.4% a year; $15,000,000 to $20,000,000: 0.3% a year; Above $20,000,000: 0.25% a year. Fees can differ by service and may be negotiable; the brochure is the complete statement."
    },
    {
      "q": "Where is West Branch Capital LLC located?",
      "a": "West Branch Capital LLC's principal office is in Amherst, MA, according to its Form ADV; the March 2026 filing also lists 3 other offices (Schedule D, Section 1.F)."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is West Branch Capital LLC registered with the SEC or a state?",
      "a": "West Branch Capital LLC is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm, registered since 2013. Status as filed: Approved. CRD 133813."
    },
    {
      "q": "How much does West Branch Capital LLC manage?",
      "a": "West Branch Capital LLC reports $690,090,610 in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated February 13, 2026 (98% discretionary)."
    },
    {
      "q": "How have West Branch Capital LLC's assets and staff changed since 2021?",
      "a": "In the Form ADV data for West Branch Capital LLC: Regulatory assets under management: $439,899,182 in the October 2021 data and $690,090,610 in the October 2026 data, up 57%. Total employees: 10 in October 2021 and 9 in October 2026. Assets under management move with markets as well as with clients coming and going."
    },
    {
      "q": "What types of clients does West Branch Capital LLC serve?",
      "a": "By number of clients on Form ADV Item 5.D: individuals (other than high net worth individuals) (201); high net worth individuals (171)."
    },
    {
      "q": "Which custodians does West Branch Capital LLC use?",
      "a": "West Branch Capital LLC's most recent Form ADV filing (Schedule D, Section 5.K(3)) lists Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and National Financial Services LLC as custodians holding 10% or more of its separately managed account assets."
    },
    {
      "q": "Does West Branch Capital 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/133813"
    },
    {
      "q": "Does West Branch Capital LLC state an account minimum?",
      "a": "Its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated February 13, 2026 says: \"West Branch Capital generally requires a minimum account size of $1,000,000 to implement its Investment Advisory process. The minimum account value may be waived at the discretion of the Adviser.\""
    },
    {
      "q": "What changed in West Branch Capital LLC's recent Form ADV filings?",
      "a": "In the March 2026 filing data: Employees performing advisory functions went from 4 to 3. Registered or notice-filed in CO, IL, LA, ME, NE, OH, VT, WA."
    }
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      "period": "2021-10-01",
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      "period": "2022-10-01",
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      "filing_date": "2022-07-27"
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      "period": "2023-10-01",
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      "total_employees": 10,
      "filing_date": "2023-05-16"
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    {
      "period": "2024-10-01",
      "regulatory_assets_under_management": 516426665.0,
      "total_employees": 11,
      "filing_date": "2024-09-11"
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    {
      "period": "2025-10-01",
      "regulatory_assets_under_management": 630872497.0,
      "total_employees": 9,
      "filing_date": "2025-02-13"
    },
    {
      "period": "2026-10-01",
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      "total_employees": 9,
      "filing_date": "2026-02-13"
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  "recent_changes": [
    {
      "period": "2026-03-01",
      "period_label": "March 2026",
      "notes": [
        "Employees performing advisory functions went from 4 to 3.",
        "Registered or notice-filed in CO, IL, LA, ME, NE, OH, VT, WA."
      ]
    }
  ],
  "fees_from_brochure": {
    "source": "Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated February 13, 2026",
    "tiers": [
      {
        "band": "Up to $500,000",
        "rate": "1.5%"
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      {
        "band": "$500,000 to $1,000,000",
        "rate": "1.1%"
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      {
        "band": "$1,000,000 to $3,000,000",
        "rate": "0.75%"
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      {
        "band": "$3,000,000 to $5,000,000",
        "rate": "0.65%"
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      {
        "band": "$5,000,000 to $10,000,000",
        "rate": "0.5%"
      },
      {
        "band": "$10,000,000 to $15,000,000",
        "rate": "0.4%"
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      {
        "band": "$15,000,000 to $20,000,000",
        "rate": "0.3%"
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      {
        "band": "Above $20,000,000",
        "rate": "0.25%"
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    "figures": [
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        "label": "Fee schedule",
        "statements": [
          "Up to $500,000: 1.5% a year",
          "$500,000 to $1,000,000: 1.1% a year",
          "$1,000,000 to $3,000,000: 0.75% a year",
          "$3,000,000 to $5,000,000: 0.65% a year",
          "$5,000,000 to $10,000,000: 0.5% a year",
          "$10,000,000 to $15,000,000: 0.4% a year",
          "$15,000,000 to $20,000,000: 0.3% a year",
          "Above $20,000,000: 0.25% a year"
        ],
        "quotes": [
          "For services provided by West Branch Capital, the fees fall within the range of the schedules below. Fees are based on the value of the account on the last business day of the preceding quarter. The following is our standard fee schedule.",
          "1.50% First $500,000 1.10% Next $500,000 .75% Next $1,000,000-$3,000,000 .65% Next $3,000,000-$5,000,000 .50% Next $5,000,000-$10,000,000 .40% Next $10,000,000-$15,000,000 .30% Next $15,000,000-$20,000,000 .25% Above $20,000,000"
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        "label": "Account minimum",
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          "Account minimum: $1,000,000 (the brochure says it may be waived or negotiated)"
        ],
        "quotes": [
          "West Branch Capital generally requires a minimum account size of $1,000,000 to implement its Investment Advisory process. The minimum account value may be waived at the discretion of the Adviser."
        ]
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    "quotes": [
      "For services provided by West Branch Capital, the fees fall within the range of the schedules below. Fees are based on the value of the account on the last business day of the preceding quarter. The following is our standard fee schedule.",
      "1.50% First $500,000 1.10% Next $500,000 .75% Next $1,000,000-$3,000,000 .65% Next $3,000,000-$5,000,000 .50% Next $5,000,000-$10,000,000 .40% Next $10,000,000-$15,000,000 .30% Next $15,000,000-$20,000,000 .25% Above $20,000,000",
      "West Branch Capital generally requires a minimum account size of $1,000,000 to implement its Investment Advisory process. The minimum account value may be waived at the discretion of the Adviser."
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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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      "name": "Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.",
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      "name": "National Financial Services LLC",
      "name_as_filed": "NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC",
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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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    "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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