Dovetail Financial Group provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, estate planning, insurance, and tax planning. Financial planning was provided to 251–500 clients last fiscal year.
Dovetail Financial Group reports 342 clients. They include 300 individual clients, 41 high-net-worth individuals and 1 corporate or other business client. Of its assets, 98.8% ($295M across 882 accounts) are managed with discretion; $3.68M across 9 accounts are not. Of its clients, 1% are outside the U.S.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 88% | 54% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 12% | 46% |
| 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) | 300 | $161M | 53.9% | $537K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 41 | $138M | 46.1% | $3.36M |
| Corporations and other businesses | Fewer than 5 | $24.4K | 0.0% | $24.4K |
| Total | 342 | $299M | 100% | — |
- Clients
- 300
- Regulatory AUM
- $161M
- AUM share
- 53.9%
- Avg. per client
- $537K
- Clients
- 41
- Regulatory AUM
- $138M
- AUM share
- 46.1%
- Avg. per client
- $3.36M
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $24.4K
- AUM share
- 0.0%
- Avg. per client
- $24.4K
Total
- Clients
- 342
- Regulatory AUM
- $299M
- 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
- 251–500
Dovetail Financial Group charges 0.75%–1.25% a year for its Portfolio Management Services. The fee is billed in advance, is negotiable and requires an account of at least $500,000. The brochure also prices 2 other services, listed under fee details.
Fee details and sources
Other fees
- Consulting Services
- Consulting services are billed hourly at $300 per hour, or as a fixed fee with a $1,000 minimum for specific engagements; the lesser of $1,250 or 50% of the anticipated fee is due up front.
- Financial Planning Services
- Financial planning is billed hourly at $300 per hour, or as a fixed fee with a $2,500 minimum, billed quarterly in advance or in arrears.
The Marino Group, Inc. owns 75% or more of Dovetail Financial Group and is in turn owned by Ross Marino (50–75%) and Jocelyne Marino (50–75%). The leadership team of Dovetail Financial Group includes Chief Compliance Officer Guy Dowdy. It has 6 employees, 3 of them in advisory roles.
Leadership
- Guy DowdyChief Compliance Officer
Investment adviser representatives
3 representatives listed in the SEC register as of 9 October 2026.
- Michael Dennis Giblin
- Jeffrey Kenneth Kirkpatrick
- Ross Louis Marino
Staff
- 6 employees
- 3 in advisory functions
- 3 state-registered reps
- Owns 75% or more of Dovetail Financial Group LLC
The Marino Group, Inc.
Control person · since August 2020
- Owns 50% to 75% of The Marino Group, Inc.
Ross Marino
Control person · since August 2020
- Owns 50% to 75% of The Marino Group, Inc.
Jocelyne Marino
Control person · since August 2020
Dovetail Financial Group’s regulatory assets grew 2.3× from $131M (March 2021) to $299M (June 2026); clients rose from 248 to 342 and employees were 6 in both filings.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | Employees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | $299M | 342 | 6 | 2 |
| May 2025 | $259M | 329 | 5 | 2 |
| March 2024 | $228M | 322 | 6 | 2 |
| March 2023 | $201M | 311 | 6 | 2 |
| March 2022 | $233M | 331 | 4 | 3 |
| March 2021 | $131M | 248 | 6 | 2 |
Besides its headquarters, Dovetail Financial Group has 1 office, with 2 listed addresses in Georgia and North Carolina.
Georgia · 1 listed address
- 6340 Sugarloaf Pkwy, Duluth
North Carolina · 1 listed address
- 210-4 Avondale Ave, WilmingtonHQ
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Dovetail Financial Group LLC
- Headquarters
- 210-4 Avondale Ave, Wilmington, NC 28403-7059
- Website
- dovetailfin.com
- Phone
- 910-395-1991
- @dovetailfin
- SEC file
- 801-119910
- Founded
- 2020
- Structure
- North Carolina LLC
- Fiscal year end
- December
Dovetail Financial Group uses Raymond James ($198M, 71%) and Charles Schwab ($82.5M, 29%) as custodians for its separately managed accounts. Dovetail Financial Group has custody of $414K in client assets for 3 clients.
- Raymond JamesRaymond James & Associates, Inc. · St. Petersburg, FL · $198M71%
- Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · Westlake, TX · $82.5M29%
At year end, Dovetail Financial Group’s separately managed accounts were mostly in funds (75%) and stocks (17%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks17%
- Funds75%
- Registered funds74%
- Pooled vehicles1%
- Bonds4%
- U.S. government and agency bonds2%
- State and local bonds1%
- Investment grade corporate bonds1%
- Cash4%
How many clients does Dovetail Financial Group have?
Dovetail Financial Group has 342 clients and manages $299 million for them, as of June 2026. They include 300 individual clients, 41 high-net-worth individuals and 1 corporate or other business client.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 11 June 2026
What services does Dovetail Financial Group offer?
Dovetail Financial Group provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, estate planning, insurance, and tax planning.
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 Dovetail Financial Group charge?
Dovetail Financial Group charges 0.75%–1.25% a year for its Portfolio Management Services. The fee is billed in advance, is negotiable and requires an account of at least $500,000.
Source: DOVETAIL FINANCIAL GROUP LLC ADV PART 2A, filed 9 October 2026
Which custodians does Dovetail Financial Group use?
Dovetail Financial Group’s separately managed account assets are held at Raymond James & Associates, Inc. (St. Petersburg, FL), with $198M and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (Westlake, TX), with $82.5M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 11 June 2026
How many financial advisors does Dovetail Financial Group have?
Dovetail Financial Group has 3 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 6 employees, and 3 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 Dovetail Financial Group invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Dovetail Financial Group’s separately managed accounts held 74% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 17% exchange-traded equities, 4% cash and equivalents, 2% U.S. government and agency bonds, 1% state and local bonds, 1% investment grade corporate bonds and 1% pooled vehicles (private funds and similar).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Does Dovetail Financial Group have a minimum investment?
Yes, Dovetail Financial Group’s minimum account size for its Portfolio Management Services is $500K.
Source: DOVETAIL FINANCIAL GROUP LLC ADV PART 2A, filed 9 October 2026
Who owns Dovetail Financial Group?
Dovetail Financial Group is owned through a holding company by Ross and Jocelyne Marino. Its direct owner is the Marino Group, Inc. (75% or more).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 11 June 2026
How does Dovetail Financial Group get paid?
Dovetail Financial 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 Dovetail Financial Group?
Dovetail Financial Group’s main office is at 210-4 Avondale Ave, Wilmington, NC 28403-7059. Its phone number is 910-395-1991. Its website is dovetailfin.com.