# The Patten Group, Inc.

> The Patten Group, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm in Chattanooga, TN, registered since 2013, reporting $500 million to $1 billion in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated March 13, 2026.

- CRD: 168255
- Filed as: THE PATTEN GROUP, INC.
- Registration: SEC-registered investment adviser (status as filed: Approved)
- Location: Chattanooga, TN
- Filing period: October 2026
- Form ADV filing dated: March 13, 2026
- SEC record (IAPD): https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/168255
- AdvisorCensus page: https://advisorcensus.com/firm/the-patten-group-inc-chattanooga-tn-168255

## Quick answers

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

**How much does The Patten Group, Inc. charge?**
Its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated March 13, 2026 states: Hourly rate: $75 to $450 an hour (financial planning or consulting services). Fees can differ by service and may be negotiable; the brochure is the complete statement.

**Where is The Patten Group, Inc. located?**
The Patten Group, Inc.'s principal office is in Chattanooga, TN, according to its Form ADV.

**Is The Patten Group, Inc. registered with the SEC or a state?**
The Patten Group, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm, registered since 2013. Status as filed: Approved. CRD 168255.

**How much does The Patten Group, Inc. manage?**
The Patten Group, Inc. reports $725,140,739 in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated March 13, 2026 (100% discretionary).

**How have The Patten Group, Inc.'s assets and staff changed since 2021?**
In the Form ADV data for The Patten Group, Inc.: Regulatory assets under management: $439,624,123 in the October 2021 data and $725,140,739 in the October 2026 data, up 65%. Total employees: 13 in October 2021 and 11 in October 2026. Assets under management move with markets as well as with clients coming and going.

**What types of clients does The Patten Group, Inc. serve?**
By number of clients on Form ADV Item 5.D: individuals (other than high net worth individuals) (282); high net worth individuals (165); charitable organizations (7).

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

**Does The Patten Group, Inc. 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/168255

**What changed in The Patten Group, Inc.'s recent Form ADV filings?**
In the April 2026 filing data: Employees performing advisory functions went from 6 to 7. Regulatory assets under management went from $619,805,259 to $725,140,739 (+17%).

## 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 13, 2026)

- Minimum annual fee: $2,000

> TPG generally requires a minimum annual management fee of $2,000 per relationship, which may be reduced at the sole discretion of the Advisor.

- Hourly rate: $75 to $450 an hour (financial planning or consulting services)

> TPG offers financial planning or consulting services at an hourly rate ranging from $75 to $450, a quarterly flat fee retainer or as a fixed fee based on the scope of work.

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

### Custodians (Schedule D, Section 5.K(3))
- Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.
- Pershing 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: $725,140,739
- Discretionary: $722,537,733
- Non-discretionary: $2,603,006

### Clients (Item 5.D)

| Client type | Clients | Assets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Individuals (other than high net worth individuals) | 282 | $103,803,016 |
| High net worth individuals | 165 | $582,762,171 |
| Pension and profit sharing plans (but not the plan participants or government pension plans) | 2 | $13,063,340 |
| Charitable organizations | 7 | $17,703,010 |
| Corporations or other businesses not listed above | 3 | $7,809,202 |

### Advisory services (Item 5.G)
- Financial planning services
- Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses
- Selection of other advisers (including private fund managers)

### Firm details
- Registered since: 2013 (13 years)
- Employees: 11 total, 7 performing advisory functions
- Wrap fee program participation: No
- States registered or notice-filed: CA, CO, DC, FL, GA, LA, MA, NC, NH, NY, PA, TN, TX, VA, WA
- Disclosures (Item 11): Reports no disclosure items on Form ADV Item 11.

### Websites listed on Form ADV (Item 1.I)
- 360patten.com
- LinkedIn @the-patten-group-chattanooga

## Assets and staff over time

| Data period | Regulatory assets under management | Employees | Filing dated |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| October 2021 | $439,624,123 | 13 | March 16, 2021 |
| October 2022 | $511,583,841 | 13 | March 4, 2022 |
| October 2023 | $450,467,120 | 11 | October 3, 2023 |
| October 2024 | $531,271,525 | 10 | February 28, 2024 |
| October 2025 | $619,805,259 | 10 | March 27, 2025 |
| October 2026 | $725,140,739 | 11 | March 13, 2026 |

Regulatory assets under management: $439,624,123 in the October 2021 data and $725,140,739 in the October 2026 data, up 65%.
Total employees: 13 in October 2021 and 11 in October 2026.

## Changes in the filing (last 12 months)

### April 2026
- Employees performing advisory functions went from 6 to 7.
- Regulatory assets under management went from $619,805,259 to $725,140,739 (+17%).

## Source

Form ADV as filed, October 2026. Values appear as filed. Cite as: AdvisorCensus. The Patten Group, Inc. (CRD 168255): Form ADV filing data as of October 2026.