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Gregory Patterson

Member, Chief Executive Officer at The Advisory Group of San Francisco in San Francisco, CA

Investment adviser registrationUpdated

Gregory Patterson is Member, Chief Executive Officer of The Advisory Group of San Francisco, LLC, an investment adviser managing $810M, and works from its San Francisco, CA office. Gregory Patterson has been registered as an investment adviser representative through The Advisory Group of San Francisco since 19 February 2002, has 24 years in the industry across 2 firms and has passed the Series 65.

24
Years in industry
24
Years at firm
2
Adviser firms
1
States registered

From the IAPD record, checked 22 October 2026SEC record

Career

Gregory Patterson has been Member, Chief Executive Officer of The Advisory Group of San Francisco since November 2001, is a control person of the firm and directly owns 75% or more of it. Gregory Patterson holds an MBA from the University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business and a BA from the University of California, Davis.

The Advisory Group of San Francisco, LLC is a San Francisco, CA firm with $810M under management, 140 clients and 5 advisers across 6 offices, as of its March 2026 filing.

Greg Patterson is Chief Executive Officer of The Advisory Group and a senior advisor to its endowment and retirement plan clients. He works with organization leaders on investment consulting, retirement plan development and investment policy implementation, and leads the firm's Investment Committee. He draws on experience with large institutions, including Callan Associates.

Gregory Patterson’s longest registration is the current one, 24 years at The Advisory Group of San Francisco since 2002.

  1. Hewins Financial Advisors, LLC
    – · 5 years
    Redwood City , CA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 109983
  2. – present · 24 years
    San Francisco, CA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 108110

Credentials and registrations

Investment adviser representative registrations

Gregory Patterson is registered as an investment adviser representative in California, since February 2002.

  • CaliforniaSince 19 February 2002

Examinations

Series 655 September 2001
Name
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Key facts

Full name
Gregory Hayes Patterson
CRD
4484846
Role
Member, Chief Executive Officer
Office
44 MONTGOMERY ST. SUITE 300, San Francisco, CA 94104
Registration
Investment adviser registration
In the industry since
February 2002
Disciplinary history
Not yet shown here · SEC record

Common questions

Where does Gregory Patterson work?

Gregory Patterson has been Member, Chief Executive Officer of The Advisory Group of San Francisco, LLC since November 2001, and is a control person of the firm.

Source: Form ADV, Schedule A, filed 18 March 2026

Is Gregory Patterson a financial advisor?

Yes. Gregory Patterson has a current investment-adviser registration in California, through The Advisory Group of San Francisco since February 2002.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

How many years of experience does Gregory Patterson have?

Gregory Patterson has 24 years in the financial industry, since February 2002, across 2 adviser firms.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

What exams has Gregory Patterson passed?

Gregory Patterson passed the Series 65 in September 2001.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Where is Gregory Patterson based?

Gregory Patterson’s registered office is in San Francisco, CA.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Is Gregory Patterson registered with FINRA?

No. Gregory Patterson has no current broker registration.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

How can I verify Gregory Patterson’s record?

Search CRD 4484846 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Gregory Patterson’s full registration record.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Leadership at The Advisory Group of San Francisco

Sources

  1. IAPD individual record, CRD 4484846, checked 22 October 2026. Registration status, employment history and examinations.
  2. Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B of The Advisory Group of San Francisco, LLC, filed 18 March 2026. Title, control and ownership bands.
  3. The Advisory Group of San Francisco team page. Biography, education, credentials, awards.