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AlbanyAdvisor Group

Wealth managementRIA

Albany, NYCRD 316226Updated

AlbanyAdvisor Group is an investment adviser based in Albany, NY, registered with the SEC since 2021. It provides financial planning and investment management. Its clients include high-net-worth individuals, individual clients and state or municipal government entities. Its regulatory assets under management total $303 million, as filed on 9 February 2026.

412
Clients
$740K
AUM per individual client
6
Advisory staff
2
Offices
0.50–1.50%
Annual fee

From Form ADV filed 9 February 2026SEC record

Services and clients

AlbanyAdvisor Group provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, pension consulting, selecting other managers, education planning, estate planning, and insurance. Financial planning was provided to 251–500 clients last fiscal year.

AlbanyAdvisor Group reports 412 clients. They include 339 individual clients, 70 high-net-worth individuals and 3 state or municipal government entities. Of its assets, 9.7% ($29.3M across 34 accounts) are managed with discretion; $273M across 891 accounts are not. It advised 5 clients without assets under management last fiscal year.

Clients and assets by client type
Clients412 clients
Assets$303M
Share of clients and assets by client type
Client typeClientsAssets
Individuals (other than HNW)82%37%
High-net-worth individuals17%63%
State or municipal government entities<1%0%
Client breakdown and activity details
Individuals (other than HNW)
Clients
339
Regulatory AUM
$113M
AUM share
37.5%
Avg. per client
$335K
High-net-worth individuals
Clients
70
Regulatory AUM
$189M
AUM share
62.5%
Avg. per client
$2.71M
State or municipal government entities
Clients
3
Regulatory AUM
$0
AUM share
0.0%
Avg. per client
$0

Total

Clients
412
Regulatory AUM
$303M
AUM share
100%
Avg. per client
$735K
Clients outside the U.S.
0%
Clients advised without assets under management last fiscal year
5
Private funds advised
0
Financial planning clients last fiscal year
251–500

Fees and minimums

AlbanyAdvisor Group charges 0.50%–1.50% a year for its Investment Management Services. The fee is billed in arrears and is negotiable. The brochure also prices one other service, listed under fee details.

Fee details and sources

Other fees

Financial Planning Services
Financial planning is a fixed engagement fee: a plan is typically $495, an annual review $195 and an estate planning review $500, and fees may be negotiable.

Ownership and people

Lori Murphy owns 25% to 50% of AlbanyAdvisor Group. The leadership team of AlbanyAdvisor Group includes Chief Compliance Officer Michael Carrillo. It has 6 employees.

Leadership

  • Michael Carrillo
    Chief Compliance Officer
  • Marc Agel
    Founding Partner
  • Susan Hart
    Founding Partner
  • Lori Murphy
    Founding Partner

Investment adviser representatives

5 representatives listed in the SEC register as of 9 October 2026.

  • Marc Allen Agel
  • Michael Joseph Carrillo
  • Susan Bethany Hart
  • Michael Seth Lurie
  • Lori Gluck Murphy

Staff

  • 6 employees
  • 6 in advisory functions
  • 5 state-registered reps
  • 6 broker-dealer reps
  • 5 insurance agents
Who owns the firm
Albanyadvisor Group LLC· the adviser
  • Lori Murphy

    Control person · since August 2021

    Owns 25% to 50% of Albanyadvisor Group LLC
  • Marc Agel

    Control person · since August 2021

    Owns 25% to 50% of Albanyadvisor Group LLC
  • Susan Hart

    Control person · since August 2021

    Owns 10% to 25% of Albanyadvisor Group LLC

Growth and acquisitions

AlbanyAdvisor Group’s regulatory assets grew 2.2× from $139M (July 2022) to $303M (February 2026); clients rose from 202 to 412 and employees from 5 to 6.

By annual filing
Measure
Figures from each annual filing
AlbanyAdvisor Group figures from each annual Form ADV filing
FiledRegulatory AUMClientsStaffEmployeesOffices
Feb 2026February 2026$303M41262
Feb 2025February 2025$270M42573
May 2024May 2024$212M28973
Jun 2023June 2023$173M25751
Jul 2022July 2022$139M20251

Offices and registration details

Besides its headquarters, AlbanyAdvisor Group has 1 office, with 2 listed addresses in 1 state.

Listed office addresses in New York
Albany

New York · 2 listed addresses

  • 20 Corporate Woods BLVD.., Suite 400, AlbanyHQ
  • 292 Washington Avenue Extension, Albany

Contact and registration details

Legal name
Albanyadvisor Group LLC
Headquarters
20 Corporate Woods BLVD.., Suite 400, Albany, NY 12211-2396
SEC file
801-122496
Founded
2021
Structure
New York LLC
Fiscal year end
December

Custodians

AlbanyAdvisor Group’s named custodians for separately managed accounts are Fidelity ($256M, 85%) and Charles Schwab ($46.8M, 15%). AlbanyAdvisor Group does not have custody of client assets.

Reported separately managed account assets by custodian
$303M
named custodians
  • FidelityFidelity Brokerage Services LLC · Smithfield, RI · $256M85%
  • Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · Westlake, TX · $46.8M15%

Investments and reported holdings

At year end, AlbanyAdvisor Group’s separately managed accounts were mostly in funds (82%) and stocks (11%).

What the accounts hold

Separately managed account assets by class, year end
  • Stocks11%
  • Funds82%
  • Bonds2%
    • State and local bonds1%
    • Investment grade corporate bonds1%
  • Cash5%

Common questions

How many clients does AlbanyAdvisor Group have?

AlbanyAdvisor Group has 412 clients and manages $303 million for them, as of February 2026. They include 339 individual clients, 70 high-net-worth individuals and 3 state or municipal government entities.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 9 February 2026

What services does AlbanyAdvisor Group offer?

AlbanyAdvisor Group provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, pension consulting, selecting other managers, education planning, estate planning, and insurance.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file; Part 2A brochure, Item 4

How much does AlbanyAdvisor Group charge?

AlbanyAdvisor Group charges 0.50%–1.50% a year for its Investment Management Services. The fee is billed in arrears and is negotiable.

Source: AAG DISCLOSURE BROCHURE AND BROCHURE SUPPLEMENTS, filed 9 February 2026

Which custodians does AlbanyAdvisor Group use?

AlbanyAdvisor Group’s separately managed account assets are held at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC (Smithfield, RI), with $256M and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (Westlake, TX), with $46.8M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 9 February 2026

How many financial advisors does AlbanyAdvisor Group have?

AlbanyAdvisor Group has 5 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 6 employees, and 6 perform investment advisory functions. 6 employees are registered representatives of a broker-dealer and 5 employees are licensed insurance agents.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.A and 5.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file

What does AlbanyAdvisor Group invest in?

At the end of its last fiscal year, AlbanyAdvisor Group’s separately managed accounts held 82% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 11% exchange-traded equities, 5% cash and equivalents, 1% state and local bonds and 1% investment grade corporate bonds.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file

Who owns AlbanyAdvisor Group?

AlbanyAdvisor Group’s direct owners are Lori Murphy, Marc Agel and Susan Hart, each holding 50% or less.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 9 February 2026

How does AlbanyAdvisor Group get paid?

AlbanyAdvisor Group is paid through a percentage of assets under management and fixed fees. Its Form ADV lists no commissions or performance-based fees among how it is paid.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.E, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file

How do I contact AlbanyAdvisor Group?

AlbanyAdvisor Group’s main office is at 20 Corporate Woods BLVD.., Suite 400, Albany, NY 12211-2396. Its phone number is 518-689-3577. Its website is albanyadvisor.com.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1.F, filed 9 February 2026

Sources and methodology

  1. Form ADV Part 1A, amendment filed 9 February 2026. Items 1, 5, 9, 11 and Schedules A, B and D.
  2. AAG DISCLOSURE BROCHURE AND BROCHURE SUPPLEMENTS, submitted 9 February 2026.
  3. IAPD firm record, CRD 316226.
  4. SEC registered adviser data, annual Form ADV amendments filed 18 July 2022 to 9 February 2026. Items 1.F and 5.
  5. SEC investment adviser representative register, as of 9 October 2026; loaded 10 October 2026.

Retrieved 15 October 2026. All are published by the SEC and may have been amended since. Disciplinary history is not yet shown here. The SEC publishes the complete record, including any disciplinary events, and it is the authoritative place to check one.

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