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Research Financial Strategies

Research Financial Strategies is a fee-based, SEC-registered investment adviser in Rockville, Maryland, registered with the SEC since 2010, managing approximately $252M. 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.

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Source: SEC Form ADV · CRD #153247 · SEC #801-71400 · SEC-registered since 2010 (16 yrs) · Last filing data January 1, 2026

AUM
$252M

as of 2026

Fee model
Fee-based

per Form ADV 5.E

Clients
Not reported

Form ADV 5.C — may be institutional

Employees
10

6 advisers

Assets per adviser

$42Mper adviser

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Overview

AI-generated summary

Research Financial Strategies is a fee-based, SEC-registered investment adviser based in Rockville, Maryland. It reported approximately $252M 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 #
153247
SEC #
801-71400
Headquarters
Rockville, MD
Employees
10

Clients served

Client types not reported on this filing.

Fees & compensation

  • Compensation model: Fee-based — the firm reports client fees and may also receive commissions on certain products.
  • Typical fee range: See Part 2A. Exact advisory fee rates are reported in Form ADV Part 2A, not Part 1.
  • Account minimum: See Part 2A. Minimums are disclosed in the firm's Part 2A brochure.
  • Custodial, trading, and fund expenses may apply in addition to advisory fees. See the firm's Form ADV Part 2A for the complete fee schedule.

Assets under management

2026$252M
Assets under management by year
YearReported AUM
2026$252M

Reflects the most recent Form ADV filing. Multi-year history is added as additional historical filings are ingested.

Disclosures

Research Financial Strategies reported no disclosures on its most recent Form ADV (Item 11). Always confirm the current record on the SEC IAPD site.

Frequently asked questions

Is Research Financial Strategies a fiduciary?+

Yes. Research Financial Strategies is an SEC-registered investment adviser (CRD #153247), 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 Research Financial Strategies compensated?+

Research Financial Strategies 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 Research Financial Strategies manage?+

Research Financial Strategies reported approximately $252M in regulatory assets under management as of its most recent Form ADV filing.

Does Research Financial Strategies have any disclosures?+

Research Financial Strategies reported no disclosures on its most recent Form ADV (Item 11). Always confirm the current record on the SEC IAPD site.

This profile is generated from publicly available SEC filings. Research Financial Strategies has not verified or endorsed this information. Last updated from filings: January 1, 2026. View the official filing at SEC IAPD.

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