# M Group

> M Group is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm, registered since 2020, reporting $100 million to $500 million in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated March 16, 2026.

- CRD: 160128
- Filed as: M GROUP
- Legal name: M Group Investment Advisor, LLC
- Registration: SEC-registered investment adviser (status as filed: Approved)
- Filing period: October 2026
- Form ADV filing dated: March 16, 2026
- SEC record (IAPD): https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/160128
- AdvisorCensus page: https://advisorcensus.com/firm/m-group-160128

## Quick answers

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

**How much does M Group charge?**
Its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated March 16, 2026 states: Hourly rate: $750 an hour (advisory services or consulting services); Flat fee: $1,000 (plan set up). Fees can differ by service and may be negotiable; the brochure is the complete statement.

**Is M Group registered with the SEC or a state?**
M Group is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm, registered since 2020. Status as filed: Approved. CRD 160128.

**How much does M Group manage?**
M Group reports $343,542,596 in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated March 16, 2026 (75% discretionary).

**How have M Group's assets and staff changed since 2021?**
In the Form ADV data for M Group: Regulatory assets under management: $201,126,113 in the October 2021 data and $343,542,596 in the October 2026 data, up 71%. Total employees: 3 in October 2021 and 2 in October 2026. Assets under management move with markets as well as with clients coming and going.

**What types of clients does M Group serve?**
By number of clients on Form ADV Item 5.D: individuals (other than high net worth individuals) (291); high net worth individuals (95); pension and profit sharing plans (but not the plan participants or government pension plans) (62).

**Which custodians does M Group use?**
M Group's most recent Form ADV filing (Schedule D, Section 5.K(3)) lists Ascensus Broker Dealer Services, LLC, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and Empower Financial Services, Inc. as custodians holding 10% or more of its separately managed account assets.

**Does M Group 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/160128

**Does M Group state an account minimum?**
Its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated March 16, 2026 says: "M Group generally does not impose a minimum account size for establishing a relationship."

**What changed in M Group's recent Form ADV filings?**
In the April 2026 filing data: Employees performing advisory functions went from 3 to 2. Regulatory assets under management went from $299,628,830 to $343,542,596 (+15%).

## 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 16, 2026)

- Account minimum: None

> M Group generally does not impose a minimum account size for establishing a relationship.

- Hourly rate: $750 an hour (advisory services or consulting services)

> M Group offers advisory services or consulting services on an hourly basis at a rate of up to $750 per hour, which may be negotiable depending on the nature and complexity of each Client's circumstances.

- Flat fee: $1,000 (plan set up)

> Flat Fee plan set up $1000

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

### Custodians (Schedule D, Section 5.K(3))
- Ascensus Broker Dealer Services, LLC
- Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.
- Empower Financial Services, Inc.

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: $343,542,596
- Discretionary: $256,923,885
- Non-discretionary: $86,618,711

### Clients (Item 5.D)

| Client type | Clients | Assets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Individuals (other than high net worth individuals) | 291 | $42,106,736 |
| High net worth individuals | 95 | $55,449,685 |
| Pension and profit sharing plans (but not the plan participants or government pension plans) | 62 | $245,986,175 |

### Advisory services (Item 5.G)
- Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses
- Portfolio management for businesses (other than small businesses) or institutional clients
- Pension consulting services
- Selection of other advisers (including private fund managers)

### Firm details
- Registered since: 2020 (5 years)
- Employees: 2 total, 2 performing advisory functions
- Wrap fee program participation: No
- States registered or notice-filed: CA, FL, OR, TX, WA
- Disclosures (Item 11): Reports no disclosure items on Form ADV Item 11.

### Other offices (Schedule D, Section 1.F), as of the April 2026 filing
- Medford, OR

### Websites listed on Form ADV (Item 1.I)
- 401kfringes.com
- planwithm.com
- LinkedIn @m-group-investment-advisor
- X @MGroupIA

## Assets and staff over time

| Data period | Regulatory assets under management | Employees | Filing dated |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| October 2021 | $201,126,113 | 3 | September 9, 2021 |
| October 2022 | $242,830,857 | 3 | February 9, 2022 |
| October 2023 | $224,234,137 | 3 | March 3, 2023 |
| October 2024 | $256,172,304 | 3 | March 2, 2024 |
| October 2025 | $299,628,830 | 3 | February 26, 2025 |
| October 2026 | $343,542,596 | 2 | March 16, 2026 |

Regulatory assets under management: $201,126,113 in the October 2021 data and $343,542,596 in the October 2026 data, up 71%.
Total employees: 3 in October 2021 and 2 in October 2026.

## Changes in the filing (last 12 months)

### April 2026
- Employees performing advisory functions went from 3 to 2.
- Regulatory assets under management went from $299,628,830 to $343,542,596 (+15%).

## Source

Form ADV as filed, October 2026. Values appear as filed. Cite as: AdvisorCensus. M Group (CRD 160128): Form ADV filing data as of October 2026.