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Elm3 Financial Group, LLC

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Client assets under management

$187,518,126

Clients

282

23% high-net worth

Advisors

3

of 5 employees

Firm type

Supported

1-3 advisors or $200M+ in AUM

Clients per advisor

94

High

Average account size

$664,958

About

Elm3 Financial Group advises individuals, families, businesses, trusts and estates—serving both high-net-worth and non‑HNW clients—by providing ongoing portfolio management, investment advisory services, comprehensive financial planning, and stand‑alone consulting including Social Security planning. The firm manages client portfolios on a discretionary basis and offers both periodic and project-based planning engagements.

The firm’s investment approach blends an active, tax‑aware style with a diversified long‑term core allocation and tactical short‑term strategies, including short positions, options, sector rotation via ETFs, and selection of individual bonds and equities to pursue tax efficiency and reduce fee layering. Financial plans may include multiple “what‑if” scenarios and clients can implement planning recommendations independently of the firm.

A distinctive feature is the firm’s affiliation with an operating CPA and tax/accounting practice to which it may refer clients for tax preparation, tax planning and small‑business accounting; this integrated referral relationship can create an incentive to refer though clients are free to choose other providers. Elm3 also routinely directs custody to a single institutional custodian and requires clients to use that custodian, a practice that can limit brokerage choice and affect trade execution considerations.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management

Expertise

Retirement income strategy Social Security optimization Long-term care insurance Debt management Cash flow / budgeting

Occupation focus

Executive Founder/Business Owner

Fee options

Fixed

Flat fees for financial planning and consulting services ranging from $600 to $5,000 depending on scope

Percentage

$0 - $1,000,000: 1.25% $1,000,001 - $3,000,000: 1.00% $3,000,001 - $5,000,000: 0.80% $5,000,001 - and above: 0.70%

Commissions

Commission-based compensation for insurance products sold by licensed agents affiliated with the firm

Project-based

Hourly consulting rate up to $325 per hour

Other

Fee-only: Financial planning fees range from $600 to $5,000; hourly rate up to $325/hour

Main office location

Elm3 Financial Group, LLC

5755 North Point Pkwy, Suite 92

Alpharetta GA 30022-1145, United States

Number of offices

3

Most active in

Colorado · Florida · Georgia · Illinois · Maryland · North Carolina · Tennessee · Texas

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Monica L

Series 65

Alpharetta, GA

Elm3 Financial Group, LLC

Monica Ladson is a financial advisor at Elm3 Financial Group, LLC in Alpharetta, GA. She holds a Series 65 designation and began her career at Elm3 Financial Group in 2023. Prior to joining Elm3, she worked in various roles including at Club DiOGi and CVS Health. In addition to her advisory role, Monica provides administrative support for Elm3 CPA Tax and Accounting. Elm3 Financial Group serves individuals, families, businesses, trusts, and estates, offering discretionary portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, and consulting services. The firm employs an active, tax-aware investment approach that integrates macro analysis with fundamental security selection and maintains an affiliation with Elm3 CPA Tax & Accounting for tax and accounting services.

Retirement income strategy Social Security optimization Long-term care insurance Debt management Cash flow / budgeting Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Stacey N

CFP®, Series 65

Alpharetta, GA

Elm3 Financial Group, LLC

Stacey Nickens is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license, with 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Elm3 Financial Group, LLC since 2006. Outside of her advisory role, Stacey owns Sweet Clover Creek Farm, a small livestock and vegetable farm, and Big Pine Landscaping LLC, where she is involved in operational and financial oversight. Elm3 Financial Group serves individuals, families, businesses, trusts, and estates, offering discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm employs an active, tax-aware investment approach that integrates macro analysis with fundamental security selection, aiming to increase tax efficiency and manage portfolios with both long-term and tactical strategies.

Retirement income strategy Social Security optimization Long-term care insurance Debt management Cash flow / budgeting Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Margaret N

CFP®, Series 65

Commerce City, CO

Elm3 Financial Group, LLC

Margaret Nickens is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license, currently serving as a financial advisor at Elm3 Financial Group, LLC with six years at the firm and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Elm3, she worked in education at several institutions including Highline Academy Northeast and University Prep. Outside of her advisory role, she provides payroll services for Elm3 CPA, Tax and Accounting, focusing on small businesses. Elm3 Financial Group serves individuals, families, businesses, trusts, and estates, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm employs an active, tax-aware investment strategy that integrates macro analysis with fundamental security selection to manage diversified portfolios for both high-net-worth and non-HNW clients.

Retirement income strategy Social Security optimization Long-term care insurance Debt management Cash flow / budgeting Executive Founder/Business Owner
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