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None are registered representatives of a broker-dealer or 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 Asset Consulting Group invest in?","answer":"At the end of its last fiscal year, Asset Consulting Group’s separately managed accounts held 54% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 26% pooled vehicles (private funds and similar), 18% other and 2% cash and equivalents. The 18% other category is described as: Assets of ACG Client'S Are Managed by Third Party Advisor'S Who Invest in Exchange-Traded Equity Securities and U.S. State and Local Bonds  Via A Separately Managed Account. ACG Has Authority to Hire, Fire and Retain Third Party Advisor on Behalf of Client. 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