Aptus Capital Advisors, LLC
Aptus Capital Advisors, LLC is a fee-based, SEC-registered investment adviser in Fairhope, Alabama, registered with the SEC since 2016, managing approximately $14.1B. As an SEC-registered adviser it is held to a fiduciary standard. Its exact fee schedule and account minimums are disclosed in Form ADV Part 2A.
Source: SEC Form ADV · CRD #167626 · SEC #801-107723 · SEC-registered since 2016 (10 yrs) · Last filing data January 1, 2026
- AUM
- $14.1B
- Fee model
- Fee-based
- Clients
- 33
- Employees
- 40
as of 2026
per Form ADV 5.E
Form ADV 5.C — may be institutional
26 advisers
Assets per adviser
$544Mper adviser
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Overview
AI-generated summary
Aptus Capital Advisors, LLC is a fee-based, SEC-registered investment adviser based in Fairhope, Alabama. It reported approximately $14.1B in regulatory assets under management on its most recent Form ADV. The firm reported no disclosures on its most recent Form ADV filing.
This summary is generated from Form ADV data and may not capture all nuances. Always review the complete SEC filing before making decisions.
Firm details
- CRD #
- 167626
- SEC #
- 801-107723
- Headquarters
- Fairhope, AL
- Employees
- 40
Clients served
Client types not reported on this filing.
Fees & compensation
Aptus starts at 0.75% of assets under management per year for portfolio management, billed monthly or quarterly. This rate is negotiable, and does not include custodial, trading, or underlying fund expenses.
- Fee schedule
- 0.75% of assets under management (starting rate for individual accounts; may be negotiated at the firm's discretion)
- Billing
- Management fee billed monthly or quarterly, in advance or in arrears, and typically deducted directly from the client's account.
- What's not included
- Advisory fees are separate from custodial, brokerage, and fund (mutual fund/ETF) expenses. Aptus ETF advisory fees are negotiated case-by-case and disclosed in fund documents.
Compensation model: Fee-based. Source: Part 2A brochure (filed March 26, 2026). Figures are summarized; review the full brochure for exact terms.
Client reviews
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Read all 2 reviews on Google ↗AArmen Manukyan★★★★★· 3 years ago“Excellent communication. Easy peoole!!”
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Assets under management
| Year | Reported AUM |
|---|---|
| 2026 | $14.1B |
Reflects the most recent Form ADV filing. Multi-year history is added as additional historical filings are ingested.
Funds this firm sponsors
Aptus Capital Advisors, LLC sponsors 5 exchange-traded funds through Aptus ETFs. Sponsoring funds is uncommon among advisers, and it often explains a high AUM alongside a low reported client count — the funds themselves are among the firm's largest “clients.”
- ACIOAptus Collared Investment Opportunity ETFA dynamic options collar around a quality equity tilt, seeking tax-efficient total return.
- ADMEAptus Drawdown-Managed Equity ETFUses tail hedges to more comfortably raise a portfolio's domestic equity allocation.
- DRSKAptus Defined Risk ETFAdds equity and index options to a 1–7 year investment-grade bond ladder.
- DUBSAptus Large Cap Enhanced Yield ETFUS large-cap equities with an options overlay, seeking to roughly double its benchmark's distributions.
- JUCYAptus Enhanced Yield ETFUS Treasury and agency securities with an options overlay, seeking distributions above its benchmark.
Fund performance charts are informational and are not a recommendation to buy or sell any security.
Disclosures
Aptus Capital Advisors, LLC reported no disclosures on its most recent Form ADV (Item 11). Always confirm the current record on the SEC IAPD site.
In the news
- Aptus Capital Advisors Expands Options-Based ETF Lineup with a Suite of Low-Cost Deep Buffered Funds
Business Wire · May 6, 2026
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Frequently asked questions
Is Aptus Capital Advisors, LLC a fiduciary?+
Yes. Aptus Capital Advisors, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser (CRD #167626), which means it is held to a fiduciary standard and must act in its clients' best interest. Verify its current status on the SEC's Investment Adviser Public Disclosure (IAPD) site.
How is Aptus Capital Advisors, LLC compensated?+
Aptus Capital Advisors, LLC reports a fee-based compensation model on its Form ADV. Fee-based advisers charge client fees and may also earn commissions on certain products. Exact fee rates and account minimums are disclosed in the firm's Form ADV Part 2A brochure.
How much money does Aptus Capital Advisors, LLC manage?+
Aptus Capital Advisors, LLC reported approximately $14.1B in regulatory assets under management as of its most recent Form ADV filing.
Does Aptus Capital Advisors, LLC have any disclosures?+
Aptus Capital Advisors, LLC reported no disclosures on its most recent Form ADV (Item 11). Always confirm the current record on the SEC IAPD site.
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This profile is generated from publicly available SEC filings. Aptus Capital Advisors, LLC has not verified or endorsed this information. Last updated from filings: January 1, 2026. View the official filing at SEC IAPD.