Arista Advisory Group provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, and pension consulting. Financial planning was provided to 11–25 clients last fiscal year.
Arista Advisory Group reports 234 clients. They include 193 individual clients, 29 high-net-worth individuals and 11 charitable organizations. Of its assets, 95.2% ($137M across 486 accounts) are managed with discretion; $6.94M across 14 accounts are not. Of its clients, 1% are outside the U.S.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 82% | 29% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 12% | 43% |
| Charitable organizations | 5% | 28% |
| Corporations and other businesses | <1% | <1% |
Client breakdown and activity details
| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | AUM share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 193 | $41.8M | 29.1% | $216K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 29 | $61.6M | 42.9% | $2.12M |
| Charitable organizations | 11 | $40.1M | 27.9% | $3.65M |
| Corporations and other businesses | Fewer than 5 | $189K | 0.1% | $189K |
| Total | 234 | $144M | 100% | — |
- Clients
- 193
- Regulatory AUM
- $41.8M
- AUM share
- 29.1%
- Avg. per client
- $216K
- Clients
- 29
- Regulatory AUM
- $61.6M
- AUM share
- 42.9%
- Avg. per client
- $2.12M
- Clients
- 11
- Regulatory AUM
- $40.1M
- AUM share
- 27.9%
- Avg. per client
- $3.65M
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $189K
- AUM share
- 0.1%
- Avg. per client
- $189K
Total
- Clients
- 234
- Regulatory AUM
- $144M
- AUM share
- 100%
- Avg. per client
- —
- Clients outside the U.S.
- 1%
- Clients advised without assets under management last fiscal year
- 0
- Private funds advised
- 0
- Financial planning clients last fiscal year
- 11–25
Arista Advisory Group charges 0.60%–1.00% a year for its Portfolio Management Fees. The fee is billed in arrears and is negotiable. The brochure also prices 3 other services, listed under fee details.
Fee details and sources
Other fees
- Financial Planning Fixed Fees
- Negotiated fixed fee for creating client financial plans is between $0 and $10,000.
- Financial Planning Hourly Fees
- Negotiated hourly fee for financial planning is between $150 and $295 per hour.
- Pension Consulting Fees
- Asset-based pension consulting fee of 0.25% a year on all assets, generally negotiable.
Gerald Schwartz owns 50% to 75% of Arista Advisory Group. The leadership team of Arista Advisory Group includes Chief Compliance Officer Bernard Murphy. It has 3 employees, 1 of them in advisory roles.
Leadership
Bernard MurphyPartner/Chief Compliance Officer- Kimberly MullinSecretary Treasurer
Gerald SchwartzPartner
Investment adviser representatives
1 representatives listed in the SEC register as of 9 October 2026.
Staff
- 3 employees
- 1 in advisory functions
- 1 state-registered rep
- Owns 50% to 75% of Arista Advisory Group, LLC
Gerald Schwartz
Control person · since October 2016
- Owns 10% to 25% of Arista Advisory Group, LLC
Bernard Murphy
Control person · since January 2018
- Owns 10% to 25% of Arista Advisory Group, LLC
Kimberly Mullin
Control person · since January 2018
Arista Advisory Group’s regulatory assets fell from $181M (March 2021) to $144M (August 2026); clients fell from 306 to 234 and employees were 3 in both filings.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | StaffEmployees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026August 2026 | $144M | 234 | 3 | 1 |
| Mar 2025March 2025 | $181M | 247 | 3 | 2 |
| Mar 2024March 2024 | $175M | 250 | 3 | 3 |
| Mar 2023March 2023 | $169M | 281 | 3 | 3 |
| Mar 2022March 2022 | $217M | 320 | 3 | 3 |
| Mar 2021March 2021 | $181M | 306 | 3 | 3 |
Besides its headquarters, Arista Advisory Group has 0 offices, with 1 listed address in 1 state.
New York · 1 listed address
- 255 Washington Avenue, Extension Suite 204, AlbanyHQ
Other business names
Arista Advisory Group has reported 1 other business name to the SEC.
- Dovetail Financial
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Arista Advisory Group, LLC
- Headquarters
- 255 Washington Avenue, Extension Suite 204, Albany, NY 12205
- Website
- aristaadv.com
- Phone
- 518-464-0319
- SEC file
- 801-108720
- Structure
- New York LLC
- Fiscal year end
- December
Arista Advisory Group’s named custodian for separately managed accounts is Charles Schwab ($143M). Arista Advisory Group has custody of client assets.
- Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · Westlake, TX · $143M100%
At year end, Arista Advisory Group’s separately managed accounts were mostly in funds (75%) and stocks (19%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks19%
- Funds75%
- Bonds4%
- U.S. government and agency bonds2%
- State and local bonds2%
- Cash2%
How many clients does Arista Advisory Group have?
Arista Advisory Group has 234 clients and manages $144 million for them, as of August 2026. They include 193 individual clients, 29 high-net-worth individuals and 11 charitable organizations.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 19 August 2026
What services does Arista Advisory Group offer?
Arista Advisory Group provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, and pension consulting.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
How much does Arista Advisory Group charge?
Arista Advisory Group charges 0.60%–1.00% a year for its Portfolio Management Fees. The fee is billed in arrears and is negotiable.
Source: ADV PART 2A-ARISTA ADVISORY GROUP, LLC, filed 19 August 2026
Which custodians does Arista Advisory Group use?
Arista Advisory Group’s separately managed account assets are held at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (Westlake, TX), with $143M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 19 August 2026
How many financial advisors does Arista Advisory Group have?
Arista Advisory Group has 1 investment adviser representative registered with state securities authorities, out of 3 employees, and 1 perform investment advisory functions. None are registered representatives of a broker-dealer or 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 Arista Advisory Group invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Arista Advisory Group’s separately managed accounts held 75% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 19% exchange-traded equities, 2% U.S. government and agency bonds, 2% state and local bonds and 2% cash and equivalents.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Who owns Arista Advisory Group?
Arista Advisory Group’s direct owners are Gerald Schwartz (50% to 75%), Bernard Murphy (10% to 25%) and Kimberly Mullin (10% to 25%).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 19 August 2026
How does Arista Advisory Group get paid?
Arista Advisory Group is paid through a percentage of assets under management, hourly charges 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 Arista Advisory Group?
Arista Advisory Group’s main office is at 255 Washington Avenue, Extension Suite 204, Albany, NY 12205. Its phone number is 518-464-0319. Its website is aristaadv.com.