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  "iapd_url": "https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/105736",
  "city_as_filed": "SAN DIEGO",
  "url": "https://advisorcensus.com/firm/zermatt-wealth-partners-san-diego-ca-105736",
  "display_name": "Zermatt Wealth Partners",
  "summary": "Zermatt Wealth Partners is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm in San Diego, CA, registered since 1982, reporting $100 million to $500 million in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated July 24, 2026.",
  "citation": "AdvisorCensus. Zermatt Wealth Partners (CRD 105736): Form ADV filing data as of October 2026.",
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      "q": "How is Zermatt Wealth Partners compensated?",
      "a": "On its Form ADV (Item 5.E, October 2026), Zermatt Wealth Partners reports these compensation arrangements: a percentage of assets under its management; hourly charges; fixed fees (other than subscription fees)."
    },
    {
      "q": "How much does Zermatt Wealth Partners charge?",
      "a": "Its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated June 17, 2026 states: Hourly rate: $100 to $500 an hour (miscellaneous services). Fees can differ by service and may be negotiable; the brochure is the complete statement."
    },
    {
      "q": "Where is Zermatt Wealth Partners located?",
      "a": "Zermatt Wealth Partners' principal office is in San Diego, CA, according to its Form ADV; the August 2026 filing also lists 1 other office (Schedule D, Section 1.F)."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is Zermatt Wealth Partners registered with the SEC or a state?",
      "a": "Zermatt Wealth Partners is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm, registered since 1982. Status as filed: Approved. CRD 105736."
    },
    {
      "q": "How much does Zermatt Wealth Partners manage?",
      "a": "Zermatt Wealth Partners reports $158,362,396 in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated July 24, 2026 (100% discretionary)."
    },
    {
      "q": "How have Zermatt Wealth Partners' assets and staff changed since 2021?",
      "a": "In the Form ADV data for Zermatt Wealth Partners: Regulatory assets under management: $8,425,074 in the October 2021 data and $158,362,396 in the October 2026 data, up 1780%. Total employees: 7 in October 2021 and 6 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 Zermatt Wealth Partners serve?",
      "a": "By number of clients on Form ADV Item 5.D: individuals (other than high net worth individuals) (124); high net worth individuals (85); pension and profit sharing plans (but not the plan participants or government pension plans) (1)."
    },
    {
      "q": "Which custodians does Zermatt Wealth Partners use?",
      "a": "Zermatt Wealth Partners' most recent Form ADV filing (Schedule D, Section 5.K(3)) lists Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. as a custodian holding 10% or more of its separately managed account assets."
    },
    {
      "q": "Does Zermatt Wealth Partners 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/105736"
    },
    {
      "q": "What changed in Zermatt Wealth Partners' recent Form ADV filings?",
      "a": "In the August 2026 filing data: Updated its list of owners and control persons (Schedule A)."
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      "period": "2026-08-01",
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      "notes": [
        "Updated its list of owners and control persons (Schedule A)."
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    {
      "period": "2026-04-01",
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        "Regulatory assets under management went from $116,022,167 to $158,362,396 (+36%)."
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      "period": "2026-02-01",
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      "notes": [
        "Updated its list of owners and control persons (Schedule A)."
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