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Colman Knight Advisory Group, LLC

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Client assets under management

$184,851,378

Clients

122

42% high-net worth

Advisors

5

of 8 employees

Firm type

Team

4-10 advisors or $500M+ in AUM

Clients per advisor

24

Very Low

Average account size

$1,515,175

About

Colman Knight Advisory Group serves individuals — including high‑net‑worth clients — as well as charitable organizations and corporations, providing project‑based and comprehensive financial planning, consulting, and portfolio management. Its services explicitly include tax‑related and other non‑investment work and advising on asset allocations for variable annuity contracts and employer‑sponsored retirement plans.

The firm describes a fundamental, global buy‑and‑hold investment approach implemented through a mix of individual equities, fixed income, mutual funds and ETFs, with customized Investment Policy Statements and semi‑annual reviews. Colman Knight may engage sub‑advisers for portions of client portfolios and, for certain products, provides non‑discretionary advice where clients retain final implementation authority.

Distinctive aspects include a billing model built on fixed fees and retainers for planning rather than a standard percentage‑of‑assets fee, and the provision of in‑house tax preparation and other non‑investment services. The firm also discloses an affiliation with a licensed attorney among its principals (not actively practicing) and use of a third‑party manager (55ip) provided at no cost tied to certain fund allocations, arrangements the firm identifies as potential conflicts of interest.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Selection of other advisers

Expertise

Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies Tax-loss harvesting Wealth management

Fee options

Fixed

Fixed fees charged for project-based and comprehensive financial planning and consulting services.

Project-based

Hourly rate of $400 may be charged in certain circumstances instead of fixed fee.

Subscriptions

Annual retainer fee generally paid in equal quarterly installments in advance.

Other

Fee-only: Fixed fees generally range from $10,000 to $120,000 depending on scope and complexity; annual retainers paid quarterly in advance.

Main office location

Colman Knight Advisory Group, LLC

530 Great Road

Acton MA 01720, United States

Number of offices

4

Most active in

Florida · Maine · Massachusetts · New Hampshire · New York · South Carolina · Texas

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Joseph C

CFP®, Series 65

Acton, MA

Colman Knight Advisory Group, LLC

Joseph Colman is a CFP® with six years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Colman Knight Advisory Group, LLC since 2019. Prior to joining the firm, he worked at JP Morgan for two years and spent four years at Kenyon College. Outside of advisory work, he serves as a trustee for two non-investment related family trusts, overseeing maintenance, accounting, and tenant management. Colman Knight Advisory Group is a fee-only, SEC-registered advisory firm serving individual and high-net-worth clients with financial planning, consulting, and portfolio management services. The firm employs a fundamentally oriented, global buy-and-hold investment approach with individualized policy statements and offers both project-based and comprehensive planning on fixed-fee or retainer arrangements.

Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies Tax-loss harvesting Wealth management
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Marc B

CFP®, Series 63

Acton, MA

Colman Knight Advisory Group, LLC

Marc Berman is a CFP® professional with 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Colman Knight Advisory Group, LLC since 1999. The firm is a fee-only, SEC-registered advisory serving individual and high-net-worth clients with financial planning, consulting, and portfolio management services. Colman Knight employs a fundamentally oriented, global buy-and-hold investment approach and offers a range of fee structures including fixed project and retainer fees rather than asset-based billing.

Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies Tax-loss harvesting Wealth management
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David M

CFP®, CFA®, Series 65, Series 66

Acton, MA

Colman Knight Advisory Group, LLC

David Manteau is a CFP® and CFA® with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving at Colman Knight Advisory Group, LLC. His prior roles include positions at Prudential Insurance Company of America, MetLife Securities, and MassMutual. Outside of his advisory work, he is an adjunct professor at Boston University Center for Professional Education, teaching CFP courses. Colman Knight Advisory Group is a fee-only, SEC-registered firm serving individual and high-net-worth clients with financial planning, consulting, and portfolio management services. The firm employs a fundamentally oriented, global buy-and-hold investment approach and offers fixed-fee or retainer-based planning, with portfolios that include individual equities, mutual funds, ETFs, and opportunistic use of options and leverage.

Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies Tax-loss harvesting Wealth management
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Michelle C

Series 63, Series 65

Acton, MA

Colman Knight Advisory Group, LLC

Michelle Contois is a financial advisor with Colman Knight Advisory Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. She has worked at Colman Knight Advisory Group since 2024 and previously held positions at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors Inc., Cambridge Investment Research Inc., and GFA Federal Credit Union. Outside of her advisory role, she also works as a pet sitter on a contract basis. Colman Knight Advisory Group is a fee-only, SEC-registered firm serving individual and high-net-worth clients with financial planning, consulting, and portfolio management. The firm employs a fundamentally oriented, global buy-and-hold investment approach with individualized policy statements and offers both project-based and comprehensive planning on fixed-fee or retainer terms.

Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies Tax-loss harvesting Wealth management
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Richard C

Series 65

Acton, MA

Colman Knight Advisory Group, LLC

Richard Colman is a financial advisor with Colman Knight Advisory Group, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and over 31 years of industry experience. He has been with the firm, formerly known as Colman Knight Advisory Group, since 1988. In addition to his advisory role, Mr. Colman practices law through a separate limited liability company and serves on the board of directors for Sammartino Investments LLC. Colman Knight Advisory Group is a fee-only, SEC-registered firm serving individual and high-net-worth clients with financial planning, consulting, and portfolio management services. The firm employs a fundamentally oriented, global buy-and-hold investment approach, offering both project-based and comprehensive planning through fixed fees or retainers.

Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies Tax-loss harvesting Wealth management
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