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Private Advisor Group, LLC

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Client assets under management

$42,347,851,697

Clients

139,740

16% high-net-worth

Advisors

741

of 741 employees

Firm type

Enterprise

300-3,000 advisors or >$30B in AUM

Clients per advisor

189

Very High

Average account size

$303,047

About

Private Advisor Group serves a broad mix of clients — individuals, business entities, trusts, estates and charitable organizations — and provides discretionary and non‑discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement‑plan consulting across both wrap and non‑wrap programs. The firm sponsors advisory programs and offers access to third‑party asset managers, turnkey asset management platforms (TAMPs), and a firm‑managed WealthSuite separately managed account program.

Advisory solutions are delivered through the firm’s network of investment adviser representatives (IARs) who select custodians, model strategists and program vehicles to match client objectives; WealthSuite model portfolios are supported by Orion and by strategists including Fidelity, BlackRock, Goldman Sachs and others. Private Advisor Group describes a range of analytical approaches (fundamental, technical, charting, cyclical) and trading time horizons (long‑term, short‑term, trading), permits client‑imposed restrictions, and offers held‑away account management tools (Pontera) and 401(k) participant services.

Noteworthy for an enterprise firm of its size (the brochure reports just over $44 billion in AUM), the firm discloses multiple formal affiliations and hybrid activities: an affiliated FINRA broker‑dealer (PAG Financial, LLC), ownership ties involving LPL, an affiliated SEC‑registered adviser (Private Advisor Network, LLC), and a substantial cohort of dually registered IARs who also act as registered representatives, attorneys, licensed insurance agents, real‑estate brokers or accountants. The brochure also records an SEC administrative order in 2022 addressing mutual‑fund share‑class disclosures and details platform relationships (Orion, SEI, DPL, American Funds 529‑F‑2) and services — such as MAS, TAMP access and held‑away management — that go beyond standard retail portfolio management.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Newsletters or periodicals Educational seminars or workshops Solicitation/referral

Occupation focus

Retired Founder/Business Owner

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Fee options

Fixed

Registrant can agree to charge a flat fee for specific services or periods, negotiated with clients.

Percentage

Negotiable up to 2.00% annually

Commissions

Certain IARs are registered representatives of LPL and may receive commissions on securities or insurance products sold; commissions vary.

Project-based

Financial planning and consulting fees generally range from $150 to $400 per hour, negotiable.

Other

Minimum fee: Registrant generally does not require an annual minimum fee or asset level for investment advisory services but can set an annual minimum fee or lesser fee at its discretion. Fee-only: Financial planning and consulting fees negotiable on a fixed fee basis or hourly rate basis, generally ranging from $150 to $400 per hour.

Main office location

Private Advisor Group, LLC

305 Madison Avenue

Morristown NJ 07960, United States

Number of offices

477

Most active in

Alabama · Alaska · Arizona · Arkansas · California · Colorado · Connecticut · Delaware · District of Columbia · Florida · Georgia · Hawaii · Idaho · Illinois · Indiana · Iowa · Kansas · Kentucky · Louisiana · Maine · Maryland · Massachusetts · Michigan · Minnesota · Mississippi · Missouri · Montana · Nebraska · Nevada · New Hampshire · New Jersey · New Mexico · New York · North Carolina · North Dakota · Ohio · Oklahoma · Oregon · Pennsylvania · Puerto Rico · Rhode Island · South Carolina · South Dakota · Tennessee · Texas · Utah · Vermont · Virgin Islands · Virginia · Washington · West Virginia · Wisconsin · Wyoming

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Tony P

Series 63

St. Petersburg, FL

Private Advisor Group, LLC

Tony Pruitt is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, holding a Series 63 designation and 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Private Advisor Group and LPL Financial since 2012. Outside of his advisory work, Tony is connected to a home-based business called At Home with Joseph, which is unrelated to investments. Private Advisor Group, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing over $41 billion for individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate and retirement plan clients. The firm offers comprehensive portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing a range of investment strategies and third-party platforms to tailor client recommendations.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Leah B

Series 66

Dublin, OH

Private Advisor Group, LLC

Leah Burke is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC in Dublin, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. She has worked with firms including LPL Financial, LLC and Waddell & Reed, Inc. Outside of her advisory role, she is commissioned as a Notary Public. Private Advisor Group is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing over $41 billion for a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party asset managers, employing a range of investment strategies and supporting held-away account management through technology partnerships.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Charles M

Series 66

Jamison, PA

Private Advisor Group, LLC

Charles Mcglynn is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Private Advisor Group and LPL Financial since 2012. Mcglynn operates under the DBA New Vintage Capital, LLC. Private Advisor Group, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing over $41 billion across more than 135,000 client relationships. The firm serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate and retirement plan clients, offering a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement consulting services through various platforms and third-party asset managers.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Quentin L

Series 66

Lincoln, NE

Private Advisor Group, LLC

Quentin Lazaro is a financial advisor at Private Advisor Group, LLC with seven years of industry experience. He previously worked at Crown Capital Securities, LP and LPL Financial. Private Advisor Group is an SEC-registered firm managing over $41 billion across more than 135,000 client relationships, serving individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate and retirement plan clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing various investment strategies and third-party asset management programs.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Sandra D

Series 66

Plymouth, MN

Private Advisor Group, LLC

Sandra Dennin is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, holding a Series 66 license and 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Private Advisor Group since 2019 and also maintains a position with LPL Financial since 2018. Dennin provides administrative support to Private Advisor Group in addition to her advisory role. Private Advisor Group, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing over $41 billion across more than 135,000 client relationships. The firm serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate and retirement plan clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party asset management programs and separately managed account strategies.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Mathew P

Series 63, Series 65

Allentown, PA

Private Advisor Group, LLC

Mathew Parsons is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and nine years of industry experience. He previously worked at Citizens Securities, Inc. and Citizens Bank before joining Private Advisor Group and LPL Financial in 2018. Parsons provides investment advisory services through Private Advisor Group, an independent registered investment advisor. Private Advisor Group manages over $41 billion across more than 135,000 client relationships, serving individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate and retirement plan clients. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party asset management programs and separately managed account strategies.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Melisa M

Series 63, Series 65

Stroudsburg, PA

Private Advisor Group, LLC

Melisa Mersini is a financial advisor at Private Advisor Group, LLC with 29 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Private Advisor Group and LPL Financial since 2013. Private Advisor Group, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing over $41 billion across more than 135,000 client relationships. The firm serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate and retirement plan clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party asset management programs.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Edward L

Series 63, Series 65

Lincoln, NE

Private Advisor Group, LLC

Edward Lazaro is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Crown Capital Securities LP for 21 years before joining LPL Financial and Private Advisor Group in 2024. Lazaro also serves as a board member for NFN Farm Exchange LLC. Private Advisor Group is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing over $41 billion across more than 135,000 client relationships. The firm serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate and retirement plan clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various third-party asset management programs.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Gregory L

Series 66

Huntingdon Valley, PA

Private Advisor Group, LLC

Gregory Larson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Huntingdon Valley, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has been associated with LPL Financial since 2007 and also provides investment advisory services through Private Advisor Group, an independent firm. LPL Financial serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, institutions, and high-net-worth households. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services supported by in-house research and model portfolios, allowing advisors to tailor solutions across various investment strategies and client needs.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Ryan C

CFP®, Series 66

Pittsford, NY

Private Advisor Group, LLC

Ryan Czamara is a CFP® professional with three years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Private Advisor Group, LLC. His prior experience includes roles at Securities America, Wealthplan Partners, Schaffer & Company Asset Management, and Brighton Securities. Outside of his advisory work, he holds an insurance license and may recommend insurance products on a commission basis, separate from his investment advisory services. Private Advisor Group, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing over $41 billion for more than 135,000 clients, including individuals, trusts, estates, and corporate retirement plans. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various third-party asset management programs, employing a range of investment strategies and maintaining broad industry affiliations.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Austin T

Series 66

Louisville, KY

Private Advisor Group, LLC

Austin Turk is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He has a background in the U.S. Navy spanning multiple periods from 2015 to the present and has also worked with LPL Financial. Private Advisor Group, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing over $41 billion across more than 135,000 client relationships, serving individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate and retirement plan clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party asset management programs, employing a range of investment strategies and coordinating custody and reporting through multiple custodians.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Steven K

CFP®, Series 66

Albany, NY

Private Advisor Group, LLC

Steven Kennedy is a CFP® professional with 18 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Private Advisor Group, LLC and LPL Financial, LLC since 2016. He holds the Series 66 designation and operates in Albany, NY. Outside of his advisory roles, Kennedy manages business entities including Albany Financial Holdings, LLC and S. Kennedy Enterprises, LLC. Private Advisor Group serves a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm delivers advisory solutions through a network of investment adviser representatives who utilize a variety of custodians and strategies, supported by multiple third-party asset managers and proprietary managed account programs.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Francine O

Series 63

Brooklyn, NY

Private Advisor Group, LLC

Francine Olk is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, holding a Series 63 designation and 28 years of industry experience. She has worked at Private Advisor Group and LPL Financial since 2013. Private Advisor Group, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing over $41 billion across more than 135,000 client relationships. The firm serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate and retirement plan clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party asset management programs and separately managed account strategies.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Philip A

Series 63

Roseville, MN

Private Advisor Group, LLC

Philip Anderson is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, holding a Series 63 designation and 27 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Investors Financial Group, LPL Financial Corporation, and Mutual Service Corporation. Anderson also sells fixed insurance products on occasion. Private Advisor Group, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing over $41 billion across more than 135,000 client relationships. The firm serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate and retirement plan clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party asset management programs.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Diana C

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Allentown, PA

Private Advisor Group, LLC

Diana Colahan is a CFP® professional with over 21 years of industry experience. She is affiliated with LPL Financial and Private Advisor Group, LLC, where she has worked since 2008 and 2013 respectively. Diana also provides administrative support to Pinnacle Advisor Group, an independent investment advisor firm. LPL Financial offers advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, institutions, and high-net-worth households. The firm supports its advisors with in-house research and a variety of investment models and solutions, combining large-scale advisory operations with non-advisory product offerings.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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