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Acute Investment Advisory

Wealth managementRIA

Mesa, AZCRD 170368Updated

Acute Investment Advisory is an investment adviser based in Mesa, AZ, registered with the SEC since 2022. It provides financial planning and investment management. Its clients include individual clients and high-net-worth individuals. Its regulatory assets under management total $238 million, as filed on 10 February 2026.

787
Clients
$303K
AUM per individual client
4
Advisory staff
4
Offices
1.20–1.30%
Annual fee

From Form ADV filed 10 February 2026SEC record

Services and clients

Acute Investment Advisory provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for institutions, and selecting other managers.

Acute Investment Advisory reports 787 clients. They include 728 individual clients and 59 high-net-worth individuals. Of its assets, 100.0% ($238M across 1,605 accounts) are managed with discretion.

Clients and assets by client type
Clients787 clients
Assets$238M
Client typeClientsAssets
Individuals (other than HNW)93%67%
High-net-worth individuals7%33%
Client breakdown and activity details
Individuals (other than HNW)
Clients
728
Regulatory AUM
$159M
AUM share
66.9%
Avg. per client
$219K
High-net-worth individuals
Clients
59
Regulatory AUM
$79M
AUM share
33.1%
Avg. per client
$1.34M

Total

Clients
787
Regulatory AUM
$238M
AUM share
100%
Avg. per client
$303K
Clients outside the U.S.
0%
Clients advised without assets under management last fiscal year
0
Private funds advised
0
Financial planning clients last fiscal year
0

Fees and minimums

Acute Investment Advisory charges 1.20%–1.30% a year for its Portfolio Management Services. Each asset band is charged at its own rate. The fee is billed in arrears and is negotiable.

$0–$500K1.30%
$500K–$1M1.25%
$1M and above1.20%
Fee details and sources

Ownership and people

Matthew Deaton owns 50% to 75% of Acute Investment Advisory. The leadership team of Acute Investment Advisory includes Chief Compliance Officer Matthew Deaton. It has 4 employees.

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Staff

  • 4 employees
  • 4 in advisory functions
  • 4 state-registered reps
  • 3 insurance agents
Who owns the firm
Acute Investment Advisory, LLC· the adviser
  • Matthew Deaton

    Control person · since November 2004

    Owns 50% to 75% of Acute Investment Advisory, LLC
  • Damon Roberts

    Control person · since April 2014

    Owns 50% to 75% of Acute Investment Advisory, LLC

Growth and acquisitions

Acute Investment Advisory’s regulatory assets grew from $195M (June 2022) to $238M (February 2026); clients rose from 660 to 787 and employees from 3 to 4.

By annual filing
Measure
Figures from each annual filing
FiledRegulatory AUMClientsStaffEmployeesOffices
Feb 2026February 2026$238M78744
Mar 2025March 2025$200M66634
Jan 2024January 2024$223M69434
Jul 2023July 2023$186M69634
Jun 2022June 2022$195M66035

Offices and registration details

Besides its headquarters, Acute Investment Advisory has 3 offices, with 4 listed addresses in 1 state.

Listed office addresses by state

Arizona · 4 listed addresses

  • 4856 East Baseline Road, Suite 104, MesaHQ
  • 9375 East Shea BLVD, Scottsdale
  • 14050 N. 83rd Ave., Peoria
  • 4435 East Chandler BLVD., Phoenix

Contact and registration details

Legal name
Acute Investment Advisory, LLC
Headquarters
4856 East Baseline Road, Suite 104, Mesa, AZ 85206
SEC file
801-126000
Structure
Arizona LLC
Fiscal year end
December

Custodians

Acute Investment Advisory’s named custodian for separately managed accounts is Charles Schwab ($232M). Acute Investment Advisory does not have custody of client assets.

Reported separately managed account assets by custodian
$232M
named custodians
  • Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · Omaha, NE · $232M100%

Investments and reported holdings

At year end, Acute Investment Advisory’s separately managed accounts were mostly in funds (73%). Its reported 13F holdings for the quarter ended 30 June 2026 total $9.46M across 18 positions; the largest are Emerson Elec CO (18.2%), Invesco Exch Traded FD TR II (8.9%) and SPDR Series Trust (8.6%).

What the accounts hold

Separately managed account assets by class, year end
  • Funds73%
  • Other27%
    • Derivatives27%
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Common questions

How many clients does Acute Investment Advisory have?

Acute Investment Advisory has 787 clients and manages $238 million for them, as of February 2026. They include 728 individual clients and 59 high-net-worth individuals.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 10 February 2026

What services does Acute Investment Advisory offer?

Acute Investment Advisory provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for institutions, and selecting other managers.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file

How much does Acute Investment Advisory charge?

Acute Investment Advisory charges 1.20%–1.30% a year for its Portfolio Management Services. Each asset band is charged at its own rate. The fee is billed in arrears and is negotiable.

Source: ACUTE INVESTMENT ADVISORY FORM ADV PART 2A AND 2B, filed 10 February 2026

Which custodians does Acute Investment Advisory use?

Acute Investment Advisory’s separately managed account assets are held at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (Omaha, NE), with $232M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 10 February 2026

How many financial advisors does Acute Investment Advisory have?

Acute Investment Advisory has 4 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 4 employees, and 4 perform investment advisory functions. 0 employees are registered representatives of a broker-dealer and 3 employees are licensed insurance agents.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.A and 5.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file

What does Acute Investment Advisory invest in?

At the end of its last fiscal year, Acute Investment Advisory’s separately managed accounts held 73% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs) and 27% derivatives.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file

Who owns Acute Investment Advisory?

Acute Investment Advisory’s direct owners are Matthew Deaton (50% to 75%) and Damon Roberts (50% to 75%).

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 10 February 2026

How does Acute Investment Advisory get paid?

Acute Investment Advisory is paid through a percentage of assets under management and other compensation. Its Form ADV lists no commissions or performance-based fees among how it is paid.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.E, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file

How do I contact Acute Investment Advisory?

Acute Investment Advisory’s main office is at 4856 East Baseline Road, Suite 104, Mesa, AZ 85206. Its phone number is 480-620-6907. Its website is acutewealthadvisors.com.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1.F, filed 10 February 2026

Sources and methodology

  1. Form ADV Part 1A, amendment filed 10 February 2026. Items 1, 5, 9, 11 and Schedules A, B and D.
  2. ACUTE INVESTMENT ADVISORY FORM ADV PART 2A AND 2B, submitted 10 February 2026.
  3. IAPD firm record, CRD 170368.
  4. SEC registered adviser data, annual Form ADV amendments filed 22 June 2022 to 10 February 2026. Items 1.F and 5.
  5. SEC investment adviser representative register, as of 9 October 2026; loaded 10 October 2026.
  6. Form 13F-HR, filed 28 July 2026 for the quarter ended 30 June 2026.

Retrieved 15 October 2026. All are published by the SEC and may have been amended since. Disciplinary history is not yet shown here. The SEC publishes the complete record, including any disciplinary events, and it is the authoritative place to check one.

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