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Patten and Patten, Inc.

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Client assets under management

$1,999,390,567

Clients

841

71% high-net worth

Advisors

3

of 13 employees

Firm type

Team

4-10 advisors or $500M+ in AUM

Clients per advisor

280

Very High

Average account size

$2,377,397

About

Patten and Patten provides discretionary investment management to individuals, families, retirement plans, trusts, family partnerships, endowments, foundations, and other institutional accounts, and it also accepts limited non‑discretionary mandates. The firm reports about $2.21 billion in regulatory assets under management across roughly 841 client relationships and offers limited ancillary consultations while generally not providing comprehensive legal, tax, or financial planning services.

The firm follows an active, top‑down/bottom‑up investment process focused on core large‑ and mid‑cap equities and investment‑grade fixed income, typically holding 30–40 distinct equity positions to avoid concentration. Patten and Patten emphasizes long‑term, valuation‑driven decisions with low relative turnover, uses ETFs and liquid‑alternative funds only modestly (generally 5–10% when appropriate), and employs options strategies primarily for hedging.

Distinctive features include an unusually high client load per advisor—three portfolio managers oversee a large number of accounts—which is uncommon among similarly sized multi‑team firms and may affect how services are delivered. The firm also serves state and municipal government clients and relies on institutional custodians and third‑party technology and service providers (such as Orion and external proxy and claims administrators) to support reporting and operational scalability.

Client services

Portfolio management

Expertise

Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments

Fee options

Fixed

Flat quarterly or annual fee for investment management or advisory services may be charged if mutually agreed.

Percentage

$0 - $2,000,000: 0.750% annually $2,000,001 - $5,000,000: 0.500% annually $5,000,001+: 0.375% annually

Project-based

Hourly fee negotiated in writing for consulting arrangements not involving ongoing investment advice.

Other

Account minimum: $500,000 Fee-only: Fees based on assets under management; no commissions or performance fees charged.

Main office location

Patten and Patten, Inc.

555 Walnut Street, Suite 280

Chattanooga TN 37402, United States

Number of offices

1

Most active in

Alabama · Arkansas · California · Colorado · Connecticut · Delaware · District of Columbia · Florida · Georgia · Idaho · Illinois · Indiana · Kansas · Kentucky · Maine · Maryland · Massachusetts · Michigan · Minnesota · Mississippi · Missouri · New Hampshire · New Jersey · New Mexico · New York · North Carolina · Ohio · Oklahoma · Oregon · South Carolina · Tennessee · Texas · Utah · Vermont · Virginia · Washington · West Virginia · Wisconsin

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Raymond R

CFA®, Series 63

Chattanooga, TN

Patten and Patten, Inc.

Raymond Ryan is a CFA® charterholder with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Patten and Patten, Inc. since 1999. He is also an Adjunct Professor of Finance at The University of Tennessee, Chattanooga. Patten and Patten, Inc. provides discretionary investment management to individuals, families, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and institutional accounts using a top-down/bottom-up, actively managed core equity approach combined with investment-grade fixed-income portfolios. The firm manages approximately $2.06 billion in assets with a focus on long-term holdings and customized strategic asset allocation.

Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments
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Mark F

CFA®

Chattanooga, TN

Patten and Patten, Inc.

Mark Fleck is a CFA® charterholder with 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Patten and Patten, Inc. since 2008. In addition to his advisory role, Mr. Fleck serves as an Adjunct Professor of Finance at The University of Tennessee, Chattanooga. Patten and Patten, Inc. provides discretionary investment management to individuals, families, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and institutional accounts. The firm employs an actively managed “core” equity approach combined with investment-grade fixed-income portfolios and selective use of ETFs and alternatives, focusing on long-term holdings and customized asset allocation based on client objectives.

Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments
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William D

CFA®

Chattanooga, TN

Patten and Patten, Inc.

William Decosimo is a CFA® charterholder with eight years of industry experience. He has been with Patten and Patten, Inc. since 2011. Patten and Patten, Inc. provides discretionary investment management to individuals, families, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and institutional accounts, including pension and profit-sharing plans. The firm employs a top-down/bottom-up, actively managed core equity approach combined with investment-grade fixed income and selective use of ETFs, mutual funds, and liquid alternatives.

Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments
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