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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 27 March 2026","sourceRef":{"doc":"adv1","section":"custodians"}},{"question":"How many financial advisors does RIA Wealth Advisors have?","answer":"RIA Wealth Advisors has 3 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 5 employees, and 3 perform investment advisory functions. 0 employees are registered representatives of a broker-dealer and 2 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 RIA Wealth Advisors invest in?","answer":"At the end of its last fiscal year, RIA Wealth Advisors’ separately managed accounts held 50% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 30% exchange-traded equities, 15% cash and equivalents, 2% other, 1% non-exchange-traded equities, 1% state and local bonds and 1% investment grade corporate bonds. The 2% other category is described as: Variable Annuities.","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 RIA Wealth Advisors?","answer":"RIA Wealth Advisors’ direct owners are John Levee (75% or more) and Derek Levee (75% or more).","source":"Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 27 March 2026","sourceRef":{"doc":"adv1","section":"scheduleA"}},{"question":"How does RIA Wealth Advisors get paid?","answer":"RIA Wealth Advisors is paid through a percentage of assets under management. 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 RIA Wealth Advisors?","answer":"RIA Wealth Advisors’ main office is at 310 West Main Avenue, Round Rock, TX 78664. 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