{"url":"https://nivawealth.com/firms/apex-wealth-advisors-316564","iapdUrl":"https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/316564","regulatoryAum":122151571,"crd":"316564","adviserRoster":{"asOf":"2026-10-09","items":[{"crd":"8270669","suffix":null,"lastName":"BARLOW","firstName":"GLEN","middleName":"GRAF"},{"crd":"4509525","suffix":null,"lastName":"BARLOW","firstName":"JOEL","middleName":"TRAVIS"},{"crd":"6182196","suffix":null,"lastName":"SCHISLER","firstName":"JACOB","middleName":"DOUGLAS"},{"crd":"6482442","suffix":null,"lastName":"WILLIAMSON","firstName":"LEONARD","middleName":"AARON"}],"total":4,"loadedAt":"2026-10-10T00:20:19.761928+00:00","sourceUrl":"https://reports.adviserinfo.sec.gov/reports/CompilationReports/IA_INDVL_Feed_10_09_2026.xml.zip"},"history":[{"filedOn":"2022-07-25","regulatoryAum":72510000,"clients":183,"employees":3,"offices":1},{"filedOn":"2025-04-24","regulatoryAum":102574731,"clients":269,"employees":3,"offices":2},{"filedOn":"2026-06-08","regulatoryAum":122151571,"clients":223,"employees":3,"offices":2}],"secFileNumber":"801-132850","legalName":"Apex Wealth Advisors LLC","displayName":"Apex Wealth Advisors","slug":"apex-wealth-advisors-316564","website":"https://apexwealthadvisors.com/","classification":{"segment":"individuals","segmentLabel":"Wealth management","type":"independent_wealth_manager","typeLabel":"RIA","feeDisclosure":"full"},"linkedinUrl":"https://www.linkedin.com/company/apex-wealth-advisors-llc","founded":null,"organization":"Arizona limited liability company","fiscalYearEnd":"December","headquarters":{"street":"","city":"","state":"","stateName":"","country":"","postalCode":null},"tradeNames":[],"registration":{"secApproved":"23 May 2025","noticeFilings":null,"latestNoticeFiling":null},"wealthAumPerClient":388731.735426009,"staff":{"employees":3,"advisory":3,"brokerDealerReps":1,"insuranceAgents":3,"promoters":0},"aum":{"regulatory":122151571,"discretionary":122151571,"discretionaryAccounts":362,"nonDiscretionary":0,"nonDiscretionaryAccounts":0,"wrapProgram":null,"nonUsClientsPct":0,"nonAumClients":0},"clientTypes":[{"label":"Individuals (other than HNW)","clients":207,"regulatoryAum":47225980},{"label":"High-net-worth individuals","clients":16,"regulatoryAum":39461197},{"label":"Pension and profit-sharing plans","clients":null,"fewerThan5":true,"regulatoryAum":1720850},{"label":"Charitable organizations","clients":null,"fewerThan5":true,"regulatoryAum":33743544}],"feePrograms":[{"role":"other","program":"Comprehensive financial planning","summary":"Comprehensive financial planning is a fixed fee of $2,000 to $20,000, negotiable, with half payable on engagement if agreed.","sourceUrl":"https://files.adviserinfo.sec.gov/IAPD/Content/Common/crd_iapd_Brochure.aspx?BRCHR_VRSN_ID=1047613","versionId":1047613,"submittedOn":"2026-06-08","documentName":"ADV PART 2A - FIRM BROCHURE"},{"role":"other","program":"Financial consulting","summary":"Financial consulting is offered at an hourly rate of $500, negotiable, with a written estimate of hours before the engagement.","sourceUrl":"https://files.adviserinfo.sec.gov/IAPD/Content/Common/crd_iapd_Brochure.aspx?BRCHR_VRSN_ID=1047613","versionId":1047613,"submittedOn":"2026-06-08","documentName":"ADV PART 2A - FIRM BROCHURE"}],"brochureCoverage":{"scope":"sec_inventory","status":"reviewed_no_numerical_schedule","checkedAt":"2026-10-22T17:03:48.148936+00:00","documents":[{"name":"ADV PART 2A - FIRM BROCHURE","status":"read","sourceUrl":"https://files.adviserinfo.sec.gov/IAPD/Content/Common/crd_iapd_Brochure.aspx?BRCHR_VRSN_ID=1047613","versionId":1047613,"submittedOn":"2026-06-08"}]},"custodians":[{"name":"Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC","shortName":"Fidelity","location":"Smithfield, RI","smaAssets":121381456},{"name":"Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.","shortName":"Charles Schwab","location":"San Francisco, CA","smaAssets":682102}],"custodyNote":"Apex Wealth Advisors does not have custody of client assets.","leadership":[{"name":"Joel Barlow","title":"Managing Member","crd":"4509525"},{"name":"Jacob Schisler","title":"Managing Member/CCO","crd":"6182196"},{"name":"Leonard Williamson","title":"Managing Member","crd":"6482442"}],"ownership":[{"label":"Leonard Williamson","detail":"Managing member in the 25% to 50% ownership band and a control person, since August 2021."},{"label":"Jacob Schisler","detail":"Managing member/cco in the 25% to 50% ownership band and a control person, since August 2021."},{"label":"Joel Barlow","detail":"Managing member in the 25% to 50% ownership band and a control person, since August 2021."}],"filedOffices":{"otherThanPrincipal":1,"privateResidences":0},"listedOfficeAddresses":2,"foreignOffices":[],"officesByState":[{"state":"Alabama","offices":1,"addresses":[{"street":"400 Union Hill Drive","city":"Birmingham"}]}],"advFacts":{"source":{"file":"ia100226.zip","asOf":"2 October 2026"},"telephone":"623-292-5560","stateRegisteredReps":3,"otherAdviserReps":0,"compensation":["A percentage of assets under management","Hourly charges","Fixed fees (other than subscription fees)"],"activities":["Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses","Selection of other advisers (including private fund managers)","Other"],"financialPlanningClients":"0","assetMix":[{"label":"Exchange-traded equity securities","percent":4},{"label":"U.S. government/agency bonds","percent":2},{"label":"Securities issued by registered investment companies or business development companies","percent":86},{"label":"Cash and cash equivalents","percent":8}],"privateFunds":0},"sources":{"adv1FilingDate":"8 June 2026","adv1Url":"https://reports.adviserinfo.sec.gov/reports/ADV/316564/PDF/316564.pdf","brochureDate":"8 June 2026","brochureUrl":"https://files.adviserinfo.sec.gov/IAPD/Content/Common/crd_iapd_Brochure.aspx?BRCHR_VRSN_ID=1047613","iapdCompiledDate":null,"retrievedDate":"15 October 2026","retrievedOn":"2026-10-15","updatedOn":"2026-10-22","holdingsUpdatedOn":"2026-10-21","adv1Pages":{},"brochurePages":{}},"otherBusiness":[],"faq":[{"question":"How many clients does Apex Wealth Advisors have?","answer":"Apex Wealth Advisors has 223 clients and manages $122 million for them, as of June 2026. They include 207 individual clients and 16 high-net-worth individuals.","source":"Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 8 June 2026","sourceRef":{"doc":"adv1","section":"employees"}},{"question":"What services does Apex Wealth Advisors offer?","answer":"Apex Wealth Advisors provides portfolio management for individuals and small businesses and selecting other managers.","source":"Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file","sourceRef":{"doc":"adv1","section":"employees"}},{"question":"Which custodians does Apex Wealth Advisors use?","answer":"Apex Wealth Advisors’ separately managed account assets are held at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC (Smithfield, RI), with $121M and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (San Francisco, CA), with $682K. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.","source":"Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 8 June 2026","sourceRef":{"doc":"adv1","section":"custodians"}},{"question":"How many financial advisors does Apex Wealth Advisors have?","answer":"Apex Wealth Advisors has 3 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 3 employees, and 3 perform investment advisory functions. 1 employee is a registered representative 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","sourceRef":{"doc":"adv1","section":"employees"}},{"question":"What does Apex Wealth Advisors invest in?","answer":"At the end of its last fiscal year, Apex Wealth Advisors’ separately managed accounts held 86% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 8% cash and equivalents, 4% exchange-traded equities and 2% U.S. government and agency 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 Wealth Advisors?","answer":"Apex Wealth Advisors’ direct owners are Leonard Williamson, Jacob Schisler and Joel Barlow, each holding 50% or less.","source":"Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 8 June 2026","sourceRef":{"doc":"adv1","section":"scheduleA"}},{"question":"How does Apex Wealth Advisors get paid?","answer":"Apex Wealth Advisors 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":"Is Apex Wealth Advisors registered with the SEC?","answer":"Yes, Apex Wealth Advisors has been registered with the SEC as an investment adviser since 23 May 2025. Its CRD number is 316564 and its SEC file number is 801-132850.","source":"Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1, filed 8 June 2026; IAPD firm record","sourceRef":{"doc":"adv1","section":"identity"}},{"question":"How do I contact Apex Wealth Advisors?","answer":"Its phone number is 623-292-5560. Its website is apexwealthadvisors.com.","source":"Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1.F, filed 8 June 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."}