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Chad Karnes

Shadowridge Asset Management · Austin, Texas

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.

HourlyOne-time planning fee Fee-only

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Specialties

Who they serve

  • Retirees
  • Pre-retirees

Facts

FirmShadowridge Asset Management
Based in Austin, Texas
Fee modelHourly · One-time planning fee
Assets under management$126.7M across 870 accounts
SEC registration Investment adviser representative in TX · CRD 7092267
Exams passedSeries 65 (2019)
Firm size9 employees
Disclosures None reported
Websiteshadowridgeinvest.com

How Chad's firm compares

  • Shadowridge Asset Management's average account is about $146,000, from its Form ADV (assets managed divided by 870 accounts).

What fee-only advisors charge in Texas

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Questions about Chad

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.

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