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Rodd Macklin

Member at Pennington Partners & Co. in Bethesda, MD

Investment adviser registrationUpdated

Rodd Macklin holds the title Member at Pennington Partners & Co., LLC, an investment adviser managing $5.09B, and works from its Bethesda, MD office. Rodd Macklin has been registered as an investment adviser representative through Pennington Partners & Co. since 9 January 2017, has 10 years in the industry across 1 firm and has passed the Series 16.

10
Years in industry
9
Years at firm
1
Adviser firms
1
States registered

From the IAPD record, checked 22 October 2026SEC record

Career

Rodd Macklin has held the title Member at Pennington Partners & Co. since February 2016, is a control person of the firm and directly owns between 10% and 25% of it. Rodd Macklin holds an MBA from Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and a BS in Mathematics from William & Mary.

Pennington Partners & Co., LLC is a Bethesda, MD firm with $5.09B under management, 112 clients and 10 advisers across 2 offices, as of its April 2026 filing.

Rodd Macklin is Co-Founder and Senior Managing Director of Pennington Partners & Co. He is also an investment committee member and co-founded several of the firm's investment platforms, including SaaS Ventures and PTM Partners. He serves as fractional CFO of NGP Energy Technology Partners, a Washington, DC-based private equity firm in wind down mode. Previously, he served as CFO of FJ Labs, NaviMed Capital and Perseus LLC.

  1. – present · 10 years
    Bethesda, MD · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 282688

Credentials and registrations

Professional designations

Listed by Pennington Partners & Co.

  • CFA charterholder

Investment adviser representative registrations

Rodd Macklin is registered as an investment adviser representative in Maryland, since January 2017.

  • MarylandSince 9 January 2017

Examinations

Series 1624 April 1991
Name
NYSE Supervisory Analyst Examination

Key facts

Full name
Rodd Jeffrey Macklin
CRD
1624952
Firm
Pennington Partners & Co. · CRD 282688
Role
Member
Office
7500 OLD GEORGETOWN ROAD, SUITE 705, Bethesda, MD 20814
Registration
Investment adviser registration
In the industry since
March 2016
Disciplinary history
Not yet shown here · SEC record

Common questions

Where does Rodd Macklin work?

Rodd Macklin has held the title Member at Pennington Partners & Co., LLC since February 2016, and is a control person of the firm.

Source: Form ADV, Schedule A, filed 6 April 2026

Is Rodd Macklin a financial advisor?

Yes. Rodd Macklin has a current investment-adviser registration in Maryland, through Pennington Partners & Co. since January 2017.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

How many years of experience does Rodd Macklin have?

Rodd Macklin has 10 years in the financial industry, since March 2016, across 1 adviser firm.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

What exams has Rodd Macklin passed?

Rodd Macklin passed the Series 16 in April 1991.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Where is Rodd Macklin based?

Rodd Macklin’s registered office is in Bethesda, MD.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Is Rodd Macklin registered with FINRA?

No. Rodd Macklin has no current broker registration.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Is Rodd Macklin a CFA charterholder?

Pennington Partners & Co. lists Rodd Macklin with the CFA credential (“CFA charterholder”) on its website. CFA Institute confirms certification status.

Source: Rodd Macklin biography, penningtonpartners.co

How can I verify Rodd Macklin’s record?

Search CRD 1624952 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Rodd Macklin’s full registration record.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Leadership at Pennington Partners & Co.

Sources

  1. IAPD individual record, CRD 1624952, checked 22 October 2026. Registration status, employment history and examinations.
  2. Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B of Pennington Partners & Co., LLC, filed 6 April 2026. Title, control and ownership bands.
  3. Pennington Partners & Co. team page. Biography, education, credentials, awards and the portrait, reproduced for identification.