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The fee is billed in arrears and is negotiable.","source":"BROCHURE 2026, filed 30 March 2026","sourceRef":{"doc":"brochure","section":"fees"}},{"question":"How many financial advisors does Vauban Wealth Management have?","answer":"Vauban Wealth Management has 1 investment adviser representative registered with state securities authorities, out of 2 employees, and 1 perform investment advisory functions. 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 Vauban Wealth Management invest in?","answer":"At the end of its last fiscal year, Vauban Wealth Management’s separately managed accounts held 64% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 29% exchange-traded equities and 7% cash and equivalents.","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 Vauban Wealth Management?","answer":"Vauban Wealth Management is owned through a holding company by Hubert Francois-Poncet. Its direct owner is Laperouse LTD (75% or more).","source":"Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 30 March 2026","sourceRef":{"doc":"adv1","section":"scheduleA"}},{"question":"How does Vauban Wealth Management get paid?","answer":"Vauban Wealth Management is paid through a percentage of assets under management 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 Vauban Wealth Management?","answer":"Vauban Wealth Management’s main office is at Lot K-2  Marginal Street Suite 201, Oasis Gardens Development, Guaynabo, PR 00969. Its phone number is 178742500350036.","source":"Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1.F, filed 30 March 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."}