Pettinga Financial Advisors, LLC

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Client assets under management

$1,072,619,908

Clients

668

38% high-net worth

Advisors

of 11 employees

Firm type

Team

4-10 advisors or $500M+ in AUM

Clients per advisor

High

Average account size

$1,605,718

About

Pettinga Financial Advisors is an SEC-registered advisory firm that manages approximately $1.28 billion in client assets and serves primarily high-net-worth and individual clients, as well as trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers discretionary investment management, financial planning (with more complex plans available for a separate fee), and ERISA plan services, including 3(38) investment management and non‑fiduciary advisory work for participant-directed plans.

Pettinga tailors portfolios to individual client objectives, using customized allocations that may include mutual funds, ETFs, investment-grade fixed income, third‑party managers and, where appropriate, alternative investments; some clients are managed using model portfolios. The firm discloses that its models are materially supported by BlackRock, and that research and model recommendations from BlackRock predominantly favor iShares ETFs, a relationship Pettinga identifies as a potential conflict and for which it provides disclosure and mitigation.

Pettinga is an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Focus Financial Partners, which is in turn indirectly owned by investment vehicles affiliated with Clayton, Dubilier & Rice and with Stone Point, linking the firm into a network that includes other registered advisers, broker-dealers, pension consultants and firms that sponsor or advise private funds. The firm also describes relationships with major custodians and industry providers (including BlackRock, Schwab and Fidelity) that supply research, technology and conference support — arrangements the firm documents as economic benefits that are disclosed to and managed for clients.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers

Expertise

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Tax-loss harvesting

Occupation focus

Founder/Business Owner Retired

Fee options

Fixed

Flat fees may be charged for certain financial planning services and negotiated on a client-by-client basis.

Percentage

$0 - $1,000,000: 1.00% $1,000,001 - $3,000,000: 0.80% $3,000,001 - $5,000,000: 0.60% $5,000,001+: 0.40%

Main office location

Pettinga Financial Advisors, LLC

215 Nw Martin Luther King Jr Blvd

Evansville IN 47708, United States

Number of offices

Most active in

California · Florida · Georgia · Illinois · Indiana · Kentucky · Minnesota · Ohio · Tennessee · Texas

Disclosures

Business activities & affiliations

Is active or affiliated with:

Insurance agent

They sell insurance products and may earn commissions on those sales.

Broker-dealer / trader

They provide brokerage services and may earn transaction-based compensation in addition to advisory fees.

Fund sponsor

They manage or sponsor investment funds and may earn management or performance-based fees if clients invest in them.

Accountant / CPA / tax prep

They offer tax and accounting services, typically for separate fees.

Lawyer

They provide legal services, typically billed separately.

Real estate agent

They facilitate real estate transactions and may earn commissions.

Other specialized services

They may provide services such as pension consulting or municipal advisory work, typically for separate fees.

Is not active or affiliated with:

Bank

They're affiliated with a bank that may offer its own financial products and services.

Trust company

They provide trust and estate administration services, typically for separate fees.

Forms ADV

Form ADV Part 2: Client Brochure Form ADV Part 3: Client Relationship

Quick links

LinkedIn X Website 812-436-4000

Advisors at this firm

Mark P

CFP®, Series 65

Vero Beach, FL

Pettinga Financial Advisors, LLC

Mark Pettinga is a CFP® and Series 65 credentialed advisor with 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Pettinga Financial Advisors, LLC since 2011, where he serves as part of a seven-advisor team. Pettinga Financial Advisors, LLC is an SEC-registered firm managing approximately $1.11 billion for individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services, utilizing customized and model portfolios that include mutual funds, ETFs, fixed income, alternative investments, and individual securities.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Tax-loss harvesting Founder/Business Owner Retired

Brian G

CFP®

Evansville, IN

Pettinga Financial Advisors, LLC

Brian Goebel is a CFP® professional with 25 years of experience in financial advising. He has been with Pettinga Financial Advisors, LLC since 2013. The firm manages approximately $1.11 billion for a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans. Pettinga offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, and ERISA plan services, utilizing customized and model portfolios with a range of investment options.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Tax-loss harvesting Founder/Business Owner Retired

Addison V

Series 65

Evansville, IN

Pettinga Financial Advisors, LLC

Addison Volkman is a financial advisor at Pettinga Financial Advisors, LLC with three years of industry experience. They hold a Series 65 designation and have been with Pettinga Financial Advisors since 2017, with intermittent periods of full-time education. Pettinga Financial Advisors, LLC is an SEC-registered firm managing approximately $1.11 billion for individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and ERISA plan services, utilizing customized and model portfolios that include mutual funds, ETFs, fixed income, alternative investments, and individual securities.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Tax-loss harvesting Founder/Business Owner Retired

Joel M

Series 63, Series 66

Evansville, IN

Pettinga Financial Advisors, LLC

Joel Mullins is a financial advisor with Pettinga Financial Advisors, LLC in Evansville, IN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Pettinga Financial Advisors since 2018 and previously at FDx Advisors, Inc. from 2015 to 2018. Pettinga Financial Advisors is an SEC-registered firm managing approximately $1.11 billion for individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, and ERISA plan services, utilizing customized and model portfolios that include a variety of asset classes and third-party managers.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Tax-loss harvesting Founder/Business Owner Retired

Matthew V

CFP®, Series 65

Evansville, IN

Pettinga Financial Advisors, LLC

Matthew Volkman is a CFP® with 29 years of industry experience and has been with Pettinga Financial Advisors, LLC since 2011. He holds a Series 65 license and is based in Evansville, Indiana. Pettinga Financial Advisors, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $1.11 billion for individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, and ERISA plan services, utilizing customized and model portfolios that include mutual funds, ETFs, fixed income, alternative investments, and individual securities.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Tax-loss harvesting Founder/Business Owner Retired

Austin V

Series 65

Evansville, IN

Pettinga Financial Advisors, LLC

Austin Volkman is a financial advisor with Pettinga Financial Advisors, LLC in Evansville, IN, holding a Series 65 designation and five years of industry experience. He has been with Pettinga Financial Advisors since 2016. Pettinga Financial Advisors, LLC is an SEC-registered firm managing approximately $1.11 billion for individual clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, and ERISA plan services, utilizing customized and model portfolios that include mutual funds, ETFs, fixed income, alternative investments, and individual securities.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Tax-loss harvesting Founder/Business Owner Retired

Tonya B

Series 65

Evansville, IN

Pettinga Financial Advisors, LLC

Tonya Borders is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor at Pettinga Financial Advisors, LLC in Evansville, IN, with 14 years of industry experience. She has been with Pettinga Financial Advisors since 2011. Pettinga Financial Advisors is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $1.11 billion for a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, and ERISA plan services, utilizing customized and model portfolios that incorporate a range of investment vehicles and third-party resources.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Tax-loss harvesting Founder/Business Owner Retired

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