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Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.","source":"Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 4 August 2026","sourceRef":{"doc":"adv1","section":"custodians"}},{"question":"How many financial advisors does Apex Strategic Wealth have?","answer":"Apex Strategic Wealth has 7 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 8 employees, and 7 perform investment advisory functions. 6 employees are registered representatives of a broker-dealer and 5 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","sourceRef":{"doc":"adv1","section":"employees"}},{"question":"What does Apex Strategic Wealth invest in?","answer":"At the end of its last fiscal year, Apex Strategic Wealth’s separately managed accounts held 71% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 24% exchange-traded equities, 3% cash and equivalents, 2% other, 1% state and local bonds and 1% investment grade corporate bonds. The 2% other category is described as: Fixed Income-Non US Bonds.","source":"Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file","sourceRef":{"doc":"adv1","section":"employees"}},{"question":"Who owns Apex Strategic Wealth?","answer":"Apex Strategic Wealth’s direct owner is Robert Pragnell (75% or more).","source":"Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 4 August 2026","sourceRef":{"doc":"adv1","section":"scheduleA"}},{"question":"How does Apex Strategic Wealth get paid?","answer":"Apex Strategic Wealth is paid through a percentage of assets under management, hourly charges and fixed fees. 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","sourceRef":{"doc":"adv1","section":"employees"}},{"question":"How do I contact Apex Strategic Wealth?","answer":"Apex Strategic Wealth’s main office is at 3800 St. Elmo Ave., Suite 129, Chattanooga, TN 37409. Its phone number is 423-602-5390. Its website is apxstrategicwealth.com.","source":"Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1.F, filed 4 August 2026","sourceRef":{"doc":"adv1","section":"offices"}}],"holdings":null,"notice":"Compiled from public SEC Form ADV filings on the dates in `sources`. Facts as filed; not a rating, ranking, or recommendation. Niva is not affiliated with this firm. Disciplinary history is deliberately not included here or on the page; the SEC publishes the complete record at the `iapdUrl` above."}