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Research public investment-manager records

Step-by-step lookup, filing, deadline, and comparison guides for adviser records, registered funds, Form ADV, Form 485, Form 13F, identifiers, and financial measures.

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How public investment data sources fit together

A source map for adviser records, registered funds and ETFs, Form ADV, Form N-1A, Form 485, Form 13F, and their native identifiers.

AUM vs. regulatory AUM vs. 13F reported value

Compare assets under management, Form ADV regulatory AUM, and Form 13F disclosed value by source, scope, timing, and appropriate use.

CRD number vs. CIK number

Compare CRD and CIK identifiers, their systems and record types, and how adviser and filing-manager records can connect without assuming they are the same entity.

How to search Form ADV filings

Search public Form ADV filings by adviser name or CRD, verify the record, and find Part 1, brochures, Form CRS, dates, and current status with source context.

How to search investment adviser records by state or CRD

Find and verify an investment adviser by firm, person, state, city, ZIP, or CRD through IAPD, BrokerCheck, Form ADV, and public disclosures.

How to look up a CRD number

Look up a FINRA CRD number for an adviser, broker, firm, or individual by name, location, or CRD and verify the public record before using it.

Form 13F filing deadlines for 2026–2028

See the SEC’s official Form 13F deadlines for 2026–2028, including quarter dates, weekend adjustments, federal holidays, and filing-period context.

Form 13F filing requirements explained

Understand the $100 million Form 13F threshold, who files, required reports, report types, contents, and disclosure limits for filing research.

Investment adviser vs. broker-dealer

Compare investment advisers and broker-dealers by services, accounts, compensation, public records, Form ADV, Form CRS, IAPD, and BrokerCheck.