Assets under management Growth by Quarter
Quarterly points use the latest ADV filing or SEC roster snapshot available in each quarter.
Private Funds
Private funds reported by Sphinx Investments LLC
Employee Growth by Quarter
Quarterly points use the latest ADV filing or SEC roster snapshot available in each quarter.
Historical AUM and employee figures reflect available SEC Form ADV filings under this CRD. Filing gaps may reflect registration status changes, dormant periods, state registration periods, firm restructuring, or other reporting changes. Rialytix does not interpolate missing periods.
Ownership
Reported direct and indirect ownership ranges
Reported ownership ranges
Highlighted bands show the percentage range reported in Form ADV.
Bars represent the reported range at that individual ownership step, not an estimated percentage of the advisory firm. Indirect relationships may refer to intermediate entities rather than directly to Sphinx Investments LLC.
No indirect ownership information reported in the source’s Schedule B.
Reported ownership and control details
Form ADV · Filing date 2026-04-03 · Schedules A and B
| # | Owner / person & role | Interest in entity | Reported interest | Control person | Title / status acquired | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | JOSHUA STEVE CURTISCEO & CCOIndividual | SPHINX INVESTMENTS LLC | 75% or moreCode E | Yes | CEO & CCO07/2023 | Schedule APDF page 20 |
Less than 5% may include zero. Code F identifies a role without specifying a percentage. Reported interests may overlap and may not include every owner. Total indirect ownership is not calculated.
Compliance & Disclosures
Filing dated 4/3/2026 7:18:04 PM
Responses were selected by the RIA in its filing. Questions are shortened for readability; “you” refers to the reporting firm, and some questions also cover advisory affiliates.
AFelonies2 No
In the past ten years, have you or any advisory affiliate:
- A1Been convicted of or pleaded guilty or no contest to a felony?No
- A2Been charged with a felony?No
BMisdemeanors2 No
In the past ten years, have you or any advisory affiliate:
- B1Been convicted of or pleaded guilty or no contest to a misdemeanor involving investments, an investment-related business, fraud, false statements or omissions, wrongful taking of property, bribery, perjury, forgery, counterfeiting, or extortion?No
- B2Been charged with a misdemeanor of the kind listed above?No
CSEC or CFTC actions5 No
Has the SEC or CFTC ever:
- C1Found you or an advisory affiliate made a false statement or omission?No
- C2Found you or an advisory affiliate violated SEC or CFTC regulations or statutes?No
- C3Found you or an advisory affiliate caused an investment-related business to have its authorization to do business denied, suspended, revoked, or restricted?No
- C4Entered an order against you or an advisory affiliate in connection with investment-related activity?No
- C5Imposed a civil money penalty on you or an advisory affiliate, or ordered you or an advisory affiliate to cease and desist from any activity?No
DOther regulatory actions5 No
Has any other federal regulatory agency, state regulatory agency, or foreign financial regulatory authority ever:
- D1Found you or an advisory affiliate made a false statement or omission, or was dishonest, unfair, or unethical?No
- D2Found you or an advisory affiliate violated investment-related regulations or statutes?No
- D3Found you or an advisory affiliate caused an investment-related business to have its authorization to do business denied, suspended, revoked, or restricted?No
- D4In the past ten years, entered an order against you or an advisory affiliate in connection with investment-related activity?No
- D5Denied, suspended, or revoked your or an advisory affiliate’s registration or license, or otherwise prevented association with an investment-related business or restricted activities?No
ESelf-regulatory organization actions4 No
Has a self-regulatory organization or commodities exchange ever:
- E1Found you or an advisory affiliate made a false statement or omission?No
- E2Found you or an advisory affiliate violated its rules, other than a violation designated as a minor rule violation under an SEC-approved plan?No
- E3Found you or an advisory affiliate caused an investment-related business to have its authorization to do business denied, suspended, revoked, or restricted?No
- E4Disciplined you or an advisory affiliate by expulsion, suspension, barring association with other members, or otherwise restricting activities?No
FProfessional authorizations1 No
- FHas an authorization to act as an attorney, accountant, or federal contractor granted to you or an advisory affiliate ever been revoked or suspended?No
GPending regulatory proceedings1 No
- GAre you or any advisory affiliate now the subject of a regulatory proceeding that could result in a “Yes” answer to any part of C, D, or E?No
HCivil judicial actions and proceedings1 Yes3 No
(1) Court actions
Has a domestic or foreign court:
- H(1)(a)In the past ten years, enjoined you or an advisory affiliate in connection with investment-related activity?No
- H(1)(b)Found that you or an advisory affiliate violated investment-related statutes or regulations?No
- H(1)(c)Dismissed, pursuant to a settlement agreement, an investment-related civil action brought against you or an advisory affiliate by a state or foreign financial regulatory authority?Yes
(2) Pending civil proceedings
- H(2)Are you or any advisory affiliate now the subject of a civil proceeding that could result in a “Yes” answer to any part of H(1)?No
Additional DRP filings 1 source block
Verbatim excerpts from supporting DRP filings, which may concern the firm or advisory affiliates. Amounts retain their filed labels; no total or attribution is inferred.
civil judicial · block 1PDF pages 21–23
Full extracted filing text
Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an INITIAL OR AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Item 11.H. of Part 1A or Item 2.F. of Part 1B of Form ADV. Civil Judicial Check Part 1A item(s) being responded to: 11.H(1)(a) 11.H(1)(b) 11.H(1)(c) 11.H(2) Check Part 1B item(s) being responded to: 2.F(1) 2.F(2) 2.F(3) 2.F(4) 2.F(5) Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File with a completed Execution Page. One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Item 11.H. of Part 1A or Item 2.F. of Part 1B. Use only one DRP to report details related to the same event. Unrelated civil judicial actions must be reported on separate DRPs. PART I A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are): You (the advisory firm) You and one or more of your advisory affiliates One or more of your advisory affiliates If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box. ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE CRD Number: 6662061 This advisory affiliate is a Firm an Individual Registered: Yes No Name: CURTIS, JOSHUA, STEVE (For individuals, Last, First, Middle) This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor. If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item 11.H. (1)(a), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the circumstances: B. If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided. Yes No NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records. PART II 1. Court Action initiated by: (Name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, SRO, commodities exchange, agency, firm, private plaintiff, etc.) COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA STATE CORPORATION COMMISSION 2. Principal Relief Sought: Civil Penalty(ies)/Fine(s) Other Relief Sought: 3. Filing Date of Court Action (MM/DD/YYYY): 03/25/2026 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Principal Product Type: Equity Listed (Common & Preferred Stock) Other Product Types: 5. Formal Action was brought in (include name of Federal, State or Foreign Court, Location of Court - City or County and State or Country, Docket/Case Number): STATE CORPORATION COMMISSION - RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, CASE NO. SEC-2025-00013 6. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the civil judicial action (if applicable): SPHINX INVESTMENTS LLC 7. Describe the allegations related to this civil action (your response must fit within the space provided): SINCE AT LEAST AUGUST 2023, CURTIS HAS PROVIDED INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES TO AT LEAST 16 CLIENTS ON BEHALF OF SPHINX FROM ITS OFFICE IN RICHMOND, VIRGINIA BY ASSISTING IN MANAGING CLIENT PORTFOLIOS AND IN CERTAIN CASES OFFERING FINANCIAL ADVICE. ALTHOUGH SPHINX WAS REGISTERED WITH THE SEC, THE DIVISION ALLEGES THAT FROM MAY 1, 2024 TO THE PRESENT DATE, CURTIS TRANSACTED BUSINESS IN THIS COMMONWEALTH AS AN IAR FOR SPHINX WHEN HE WAS NOT REGISTERED WITH THE DIVISION OR EXEMPT FROM REGISTRATION UNDER THE ACT, DESPITE BEING REQUIRED TO DO SO, IN VIOLATION OF § 13.1504 A OF THE ACT. ADDITIONALLY, THE DIVISION ALLEGES THAT BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 AND FEBRUARY 12, 2024, CURTIS WAS REGISTERED AS AN IAR WITH TWO UNRELATED FEDERAL COVERED ADVISORS, FOUNDATIONS AND SPHINX IN VIOLATION OF § 13.1504 C OF THE ACT. 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, action appealed to (provide name of court) and Date Appeal Filed (MM/DD/YYYY): 10. If pending, date notice/process was served (MM/DD/YYYY): Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 14 only. 11. How was matter resolved: Settled 12. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 03/25/2026 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 13. Resolution Detail: A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered or Relief Granted(check appropriate items)? Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 7,000.00 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions: C. Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution, disgorgement, or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of penalty was waived: $7000 PENALTY WAS PAID ON 03/26/2026 14. Provide a brief summary of circumstances related to the action(s), allegation(s), disposition(s) and/or finding(s) disclosed above (your response must fit within the space provided). (1) THE DEFENDANT, IN HIS CAPACITY AS AN INVESTMENT ADVISOR REPRESENTATIVE TRANSACTING BUSINESS IN THIS COMMONWEALTH ON BEHALF OF SPHINX, WILL HAVE NO MORE THAN FIVE (5) CLIENTS UNLESS: (I) HE REGISTERS WITH THE DIVISION AS AN INVESTMENT ADVISOR REPRESENTATIVE FOR SPHINX OR ANOTHER INVESTMENT ADVISER REGISTERED UNDER THE ACT OR WITH THE SEC; OR (II) HE COMPLIES WITH RULE 21 VAC 5-80-250, IF HE IS EMPLOYED BY MORE THAN ONE INVESTMENT ADVISOR OR FEDERAL COVERED ADVISOR. (2) THE DEFENDANT WILL PAY TO THE TREASURER OF VIRGINIA, A TOTAL AMOUNT OF SEVEN THOUSAND ($7,000) IN CIVIL PENALTIES, WITH ONE THOUSAND ($1,000) DUE AT SIGNING, AND THE BALANCE TO BE PAID ON OR BEFORE MAY 1, 2027. (3) THE DEFENDANT WILL PAY TO THE TREASURER OF VIRGINIA THE AMOUNT OF ONE THOUSAND ($1,000) TO DEFRAY THE COSTS OF INVESTIGATION, TO BE PAID ON OR BEFORE MAY 1, 2027; (4)THE DEFENDANT AGREES TO COMPLY WITH THE ACT IN THE FUTURE.
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