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The Putney Financial Group LLC

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Client assets under management

$205,263,683

Clients

212

27% high-net worth

Advisors

6

of 8 employees

Firm type

Team

4-10 advisors or $500M+ in AUM

Clients per advisor

35

Low

Average account size

$968,225

About

The Putney Financial Group LLC is an SEC‑registered advisory firm that manages roughly $205 million for about 212 clients and operates with a six‑person advisory team. It serves individuals, high‑net‑worth individuals and charitable trusts, offering investment supervisory services (discretionary and non‑discretionary portfolio management) alongside financial planning; the firm generally requires a minimum account size to begin ongoing management.

The firm uses a blend of fundamental, quantitative, qualitative and cyclical analysis and emphasizes asset allocation, mutual fund and ETF selection, and selective use of options (including covered calls and structured “buffer” ETFs) across both long‑ and short‑term strategies. Accounts are typically reviewed quarterly, most assets are managed on a discretionary basis, and the firm aggregates related accounts for fee tiering and provides written financial plans generally within a few months of engagement.

Noteworthy features that distinguish the firm from many peers include its affiliation with an introducing broker‑dealer and use of a clearing custodian, with certain firm professionals also registered as broker‑dealers and licensed insurance agents; when advisors act in those capacities commissionable products may be recommended and, if commissions are received, advisory fees on those assets are waived and analysis documentation is provided. The firm provides periodic client communications (quarterly reports and other written materials) and discloses a prior SEC enforcement matter resolved in 2024 that resulted in remedial sanctions, disgorgement and civil penalties.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Newsletters or periodicals Educational seminars or workshops

Expertise

Options & derivatives strategies Retirement income strategy Tax-loss harvesting

Fee options

Fixed

Fixed fees may be charged for stand-alone financial planning services; specific amounts not stated except hourly rates and retainer

Percentage

$1 - $500,000: 2.00% $500,001 - $1,000,000: 1.35% $1,000,001 - $1,500,000: 1.20% $1,500,001 - $3,000,000: 1.00% $3,000,001 - $5,000,000: 0.85% Over $5 million+: Negotiable

Commissions

Commissions on variable annuities, non-publicly traded securities, private placements ranging from 0.75% to 10% when acting as Registered Representatives of Arete Wealth Management; advisory fees waived on commission-based products

Project-based

Principal $1,000 per hour; Senior Advisor $550 per hour; Advisor $275 per hour; Administrative Staff $125 per hour

Other

Account minimum: $250,000 Fee-only: Hourly fees for stand-alone financial planning services: Principal $1,000/hour; Senior Advisor $550/hour; Advisor $275/hour; Administrative Staff $125/hour; $5,000 retainer required (refundable for unused portion)

Main office location

The Putney Financial Group LLC

100 Smith Ranch Road, Suite 110

San Rafael CA 94903, United States

Number of offices

2

Most active in

Alabama · California · Florida · Nevada · New Mexico · Oregon · Texas · Washington

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Terry A

Series 63, Series 65

San Rafael, CA

The Putney Financial Group LLC

Terry Allen is a financial advisor with The Putney Financial Group LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 21 years of industry experience. He has worked with Arete Wealth Management since 2024 and has been with The Putney Financial Group and Portsmouth Financial Services since 2013. Outside of advisory work, Allen is the director and owner of Completax Planning Inc., a tax, accounting, and estate planning firm. The Putney Financial Group LLC manages approximately $187 million for about 225 clients, primarily individuals and high-net-worth individuals. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management along with comprehensive financial planning and retirement advice, utilizing a combination of fundamental, quantitative, qualitative, and cyclical analysis in its investment approach.

Options & derivatives strategies Retirement income strategy Tax-loss harvesting
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Raymond L

Series 63, Series 65

San Rafael, CA

The Putney Financial Group LLC

Raymond Lent is a financial advisor at The Putney Financial Group LLC with 50 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Portsmouth Financial Services, Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, and Arete Wealth Management. Outside of financial advising, he owns a rare coin and lithographic resale business in San Rafael, California. The Putney Financial Group is an SEC-registered advisory team managing approximately $187 million for about 225 clients, primarily individuals and high-net-worth individuals. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, and retirement/IRA rollover advice, employing a combination of fundamental, quantitative, qualitative, and cyclical analysis in its investment approach.

Options & derivatives strategies Retirement income strategy Tax-loss harvesting
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Andrew T

Series 66

San Rafael, CA

The Putney Financial Group LLC

Andrew Taylor is a financial advisor with The Putney Financial Group LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Portsmouth Financial since 2013 and joined The Putney Financial Group in 2019. Taylor is based in San Rafael, CA, and is a full-time employee at The Putney Financial Group. The Putney Financial Group LLC is an SEC-registered advisory team managing approximately $187 million for around 225 clients, primarily individuals and high-net-worth individuals. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, and retirement/IRA rollover advice, utilizing a blend of fundamental, quantitative, qualitative, and cyclical analysis with various investment strategies.

Options & derivatives strategies Retirement income strategy Tax-loss harvesting
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Kelly L

Series 63, Series 66

San Rafael, CA

The Putney Financial Group LLC

Kelly Lawson is a financial advisor at The Putney Financial Group LLC with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Arete Wealth Management, Portsmouth Financial Services Inc., and Presidio Wealth Management. Lawson has also been involved in philanthropic and ministry work and serves as Treasurer of the San Geronimo Community Church, a nonprofit organization. The Putney Financial Group LLC is an SEC-registered advisory team managing approximately $187 million for about 225 clients, primarily individuals and high-net-worth individuals. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, and retirement advice, using a combination of fundamental, quantitative, qualitative, and cyclical analysis alongside various investment strategies.

Options & derivatives strategies Retirement income strategy Tax-loss harvesting
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Stephen S

Series 63, Series 65

San Rafael, CA

The Putney Financial Group LLC

Stephen Stanford is an investment advisor representative with The Putney Financial Group LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Portsmouth Financial Services Inc and Arete Wealth Management. He has a 50% ownership interest in Stanford Investments LLC, an entity used to process earnings from his securities business but that does not produce any business. The Putney Financial Group LLC is an SEC-registered advisory team managing approximately $187 million primarily for individuals and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a comprehensive investment process that integrates fundamental, quantitative, qualitative, and cyclical analysis with various asset-allocation and option strategies, providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management alongside financial planning and retirement advice.

Options & derivatives strategies Retirement income strategy Tax-loss harvesting
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Echo C

Series 63, Series 65

San Rafael, CA

The Putney Financial Group LLC

Echo Chien is a financial advisor with The Putney Financial Group LLC in San Rafael, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Portsmouth Financial and Portsmouth Smartlife Financial Group. She also serves as Chief Compliance Officer for The Putney Financial Group. The Putney Financial Group LLC manages approximately $187 million for around 225 clients, primarily individuals and high-net-worth individuals. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, and retirement/IRA rollover advice, using a combination of fundamental, quantitative, qualitative, and cyclical analysis alongside various investment strategies.

Options & derivatives strategies Retirement income strategy Tax-loss harvesting
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