# Goodman Advisory Group, LLC

> Goodman Advisory Group, LLC is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm in Needham, MA, registered since 2016, reporting $100 million to $500 million in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated March 12, 2026.

- CRD: 285637
- Filed as: GOODMAN ADVISORY GROUP, LLC
- Registration: SEC-registered investment adviser (status as filed: Approved)
- Location: Needham, MA
- Filing period: October 2026
- Form ADV filing dated: March 12, 2026
- SEC record (IAPD): https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/285637
- AdvisorCensus page: https://advisorcensus.com/firm/goodman-advisory-group-llc-needham-ma-285637

## Quick answers

**How is Goodman Advisory Group, LLC compensated?**
On its Form ADV (Item 5.E, October 2026), Goodman Advisory Group, LLC reports these compensation arrangements: a percentage of assets under its management; hourly charges; fixed fees (other than subscription fees).

**How much does Goodman Advisory Group, LLC charge?**
Its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated March 12, 2026 states: Asset-based fee: up to 1.5% of assets a year (the maximum the brochure states); Hourly rate: $200 to $500 an hour (financial planning services); Flat fee: $2,500 to $10,000 (financial planning services). Fees can differ by service and may be negotiable; the brochure is the complete statement.

**Where is Goodman Advisory Group, LLC located?**
Goodman Advisory Group, LLC's principal office is in Needham, MA, according to its Form ADV.

**Is Goodman Advisory Group, LLC registered with the SEC or a state?**
Goodman Advisory Group, LLC is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm, registered since 2016. Status as filed: Approved. CRD 285637.

**How much does Goodman Advisory Group, LLC manage?**
Goodman Advisory Group, LLC reports $415,478,640 in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated March 12, 2026 (100% discretionary).

**How have Goodman Advisory Group, LLC's assets and staff changed since 2021?**
In the Form ADV data for Goodman Advisory Group, LLC: Regulatory assets under management: $265,714,400 in the October 2021 data and $415,478,640 in the October 2026 data, up 56%. Total employees: 7 in October 2021 and 8 in October 2026. Assets under management move with markets as well as with clients coming and going.

**What types of clients does Goodman Advisory Group, LLC serve?**
By number of clients on Form ADV Item 5.D: high net worth individuals (212); individuals (other than high net worth individuals) (160); pension and profit sharing plans (but not the plan participants or government pension plans) (3).

**Which custodians does Goodman Advisory Group, LLC use?**
Goodman Advisory Group, LLC's most recent Form ADV filing (Schedule D, Section 5.K(3)) lists LPL Financial LLC as a custodian holding 10% or more of its separately managed account assets.

**Does Goodman Advisory Group, LLC report any disciplinary disclosures?**
Reports no disclosure items on Form ADV Item 11. The detail of any item is on the firm's SEC record: https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/285637

**Does Goodman Advisory Group, LLC state an account minimum?**
Its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated March 12, 2026 says: "Goodman Advisory Group generally requires a minimum size for establishing a relationship of $1,000,000, which may be waived in the Advisor’s sole discretion."

**What changed in Goodman Advisory Group, LLC's recent Form ADV filings?**
In the April 2026 filing data: Employees performing advisory functions went from 4 to 6. Regulatory assets under management went from $370,433,857 to $415,478,640 (+12%).

## From the Form ADV filing

### Compensation (Item 5.E)
- A percentage of assets under your management
- Hourly charges
- Fixed fees (other than subscription fees)

### Fees and minimums (Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated March 12, 2026)

- Asset-based fee: up to 1.5% of assets a year (the maximum the brochure states)

> Investment advisory fees are paid quarterly, in advance of each calendar quarter, pursuant to the terms of the agreement. Investment advisory fees are based on the market value of assets under management at the end of the prior calendar quarter. Investment advisory fees range up to 1.50% annually

- Account minimum: $1,000,000 (the brochure says it may be waived or negotiated)

> Goodman Advisory Group generally requires a minimum size for establishing a relationship of $1,000,000, which may be waived in the Advisor’s sole discretion.

- Hourly rate: $200 to $500 an hour (financial planning services)

> Hourly engagements range from $200 to $500 per hour.

- Flat fee: $2,500 to $10,000 (financial planning services)

> Fixed fee engagement fees range from $2,500 to $10,000.

As stated in the firm's brochure. Fees can differ by service and may be negotiable.

### Custodians (Schedule D, Section 5.K(3))
- LPL Financial LLC

Custodians holding 10% or more of the firm's separately managed account assets, as filed on Form ADV (Schedule D, Section 5.K(3)). A custodian holds client assets; it does not endorse or supervise the firm. AdvisorCensus has no relationship with any custodian.

### Regulatory assets under management (Item 5.F)
- Total: $415,478,640
- Discretionary: $415,478,640
- Non-discretionary: $0

### Clients (Item 5.D)

| Client type | Clients | Assets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Individuals (other than high net worth individuals) | 160 | $40,011,301 |
| High net worth individuals | 212 | $327,131,101 |
| Banking or thrift institutions | 0 | $0 |
| Investment companies | 0 | $0 |
| Business development companies | 0 | $0 |
| Pooled investment vehicles (other than investment companies and business development companies) | 0 | $0 |
| Pension and profit sharing plans (but not the plan participants or government pension plans) | 3 | $1,196,569 |
| Charitable organizations | 2 | $45,858,568 |
| State or municipal government entities (including government pension plans) | 0 | $0 |
| Other investment advisers | 0 | $0 |
| Insurance companies | 0 | $0 |
| Sovereign wealth funds and foreign official institutions | 0 | $0 |
| Corporations or other businesses not listed above | 3 | $1,281,101 |
| Other | 0 | $0 |

### Advisory services (Item 5.G)
- Financial planning services
- Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses
- Portfolio management for businesses (other than small businesses) or institutional clients
- Educational seminars/workshops

### Firm details
- Registered since: 2016 (9 years)
- Employees: 8 total, 6 performing advisory functions
- Wrap fee program participation: Yes
- States registered or notice-filed: CT, FL, MA, NH, TX
- Disclosures (Item 11): Reports no disclosure items on Form ADV Item 11.

### Websites listed on Form ADV (Item 1.I)
- goodmanadvisorygroup.com
- Facebook @goodmanadvisorygroupllc
- LinkedIn @GOODMAN-ADVISORY-GROUP-LLC

## Assets and staff over time

| Data period | Regulatory assets under management | Employees | Filing dated |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| October 2021 | $265,714,400 | 7 | March 24, 2021 |
| October 2022 | $317,127,211 | 7 | March 30, 2022 |
| October 2023 | $259,120,028 | 6 | March 27, 2023 |
| October 2024 | $297,106,694 | 8 | March 27, 2024 |
| October 2025 | $370,433,857 | 8 | May 5, 2025 |
| October 2026 | $415,478,640 | 8 | March 12, 2026 |

Regulatory assets under management: $265,714,400 in the October 2021 data and $415,478,640 in the October 2026 data, up 56%.
Total employees: 7 in October 2021 and 8 in October 2026.

## Changes in the filing (last 12 months)

### April 2026
- Employees performing advisory functions went from 4 to 6.
- Regulatory assets under management went from $370,433,857 to $415,478,640 (+12%).

## Source

Form ADV as filed, October 2026. Values appear as filed. Cite as: AdvisorCensus. Goodman Advisory Group, LLC (CRD 285637): Form ADV filing data as of October 2026.