# Chad Karnes

> Chad Karnes is a fee-only financial advisor at Shadowridge Asset Management in Austin, Texas. Chad charges hourly fees and a one-time planning fee and focuses on retirement planning.

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Built from SEC adviser records and the firm's website; last checked October 30, 2026.

## Facts

- **Firm:** Shadowridge Asset Management
- **Based in:** Austin, Texas
- **Fee model:** Hourly; One-time planning fee
- **Assets under management (firm):** $126.7M across 870 accounts
- **Specialties:** Retirement planning
- **Works with:** Retirees, Pre-retirees
- **CRD:** 7092267 (https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/individual/summary/7092267)
- **SEC registration:** Investment adviser representative in TX
- **Exams passed:** Series 65 (2019)
- **Firm size:** 9 employees
- **Disclosures:** None reported
- **Website:** http://shadowridgeinvest.com/

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chad Karnes a fee-only financial advisor?

Yes, according to SEC records as of October 29, 2026: Chad holds no broker registration, and Shadowridge Asset Management reports no commissions, no broker-dealer, and no insurance sales or affiliated insurance agency on its Form ADV.

### How does Chad charge for financial advice?

Chad charges hourly fees and a one-time planning fee.

### Where is Chad Karnes based?

Chad Karnes is based in Austin, Texas.

### What does Chad specialize in?

Chad's specialties include retirement planning. Chad works with retirees and pre-retirees.

### Is Chad Karnes registered with the SEC?

Yes. Chad Karnes is registered as an investment adviser representative in TX (CRD 7092267), per SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure data as of October 29, 2026.

### How much does Shadowridge Asset Management manage?

Shadowridge Asset Management reports $126.7M across 870 accounts in assets under management.

### How do I contact Chad Karnes?

Through Chad's website, shadowridgeinvest.com.

## Sources

- SEC adviser records (https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/individual/summary/7092267): the firm's Form ADV reports no commissions, no broker-dealer, and no insurance sales or affiliated insurance agency, and the advisor holds no broker registration
- SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure and Form ADV: registration, exams, and firm facts, data as of October 29, 2026
- The firm's website (https://shadowridgeinvest.com/): specialties, clients served, and fees, checked October 30, 2026

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