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Innovative Advisory Group

Wealth managementRIA

Lexington, MACRD 146618Updated

Innovative Advisory Group is an investment adviser based in Lexington, MA, registered with the SEC since 2021. It provides financial planning and investment management. Its clients include individual clients, high-net-worth individuals and charitable organizations. Its regulatory assets under management total $194 million, as filed on 22 September 2026.

300
Clients
$644K
AUM per individual client
8
Advisory staff
5
Offices
1.00–2.00%
Annual fee

From Form ADV filed 22 September 2026SEC record

Services and clients

Innovative Advisory Group provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for institutions, pension consulting, and selecting other managers. Financial planning was provided to 11–25 clients last fiscal year.

Innovative Advisory Group reports 300 clients. They include 270 individual clients, 28 high-net-worth individuals and 2 charitable organizations. Of its assets, 100.0% ($194M across 800 accounts) are managed with discretion. It advised 300 clients without assets under management last fiscal year.

Clients and assets by client type
Clients300 clients
Assets$194M
Client typeClientsAssets
Individuals (other than HNW)90%63%
High-net-worth individuals9%36%
Charitable organizations<1%1%
Client breakdown and activity details
Individuals (other than HNW)
Clients
270
Regulatory AUM
$122M
AUM share
62.8%
Avg. per client
$451K
High-net-worth individuals
Clients
28
Regulatory AUM
$70M
AUM share
36.1%
Avg. per client
$2.5M
Charitable organizations
Clients
2
Regulatory AUM
$2.2M
AUM share
1.1%
Avg. per client
$1.1M

Total

Clients
300
Regulatory AUM
$194M
AUM share
100%
Avg. per client
$647K
Clients outside the U.S.
0%
Clients advised without assets under management last fiscal year
300
Private funds advised
0
Financial planning clients last fiscal year
11–25

Fees and minimums

Innovative Advisory Group charges 1.00%–2.00% a year for its Investment advisory services (asset management accounts). The fee is billed in advance and is negotiable. The brochure also prices 2 other services, listed under fee details.

Fee details and sources

Other fees

Comprehensive financial planning
Fixed fees generally $500 to $20,000, or hourly fees of $150 to $500, depending on complexity; up to 50% may be payable up front.
Other special services
Fees are negotiable and based on the scope of work, charged hourly or as a fixed fee.

Ownership and people

Blue Haven Group Inc owns 50% to 75% of Innovative Advisory Group and is in turn owned by Rajeev Kotyan (75% or more). The leadership team of Innovative Advisory Group includes President Kirk Chisholm. It has 9 employees, 8 of them in advisory roles.

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Staff

  • 9 employees
  • 8 in advisory functions
  • 8 state-registered reps
  • 5 insurance agents
  • 8 soliciting firms
Who owns the firm
Innovative Advisory Group, LLC· the adviser
  • Blue Haven Group Inc

    Control person · since February 2008

    Owns 50% to 75% of Innovative Advisory Group, LLC
    • Rajeev Kotyan

      Control person · since February 2008

      Owns 75% or more of Blue Haven Group Inc
  • Stirling Global Advisors, LLC

    Control person · since November 2008

    Owns 50% to 75% of Innovative Advisory Group, LLC
    • Kirk Chisholm

      Control person · since November 2008

      Owns 75% or more of Stirling Global Advisors, LLC

Growth and acquisitions

Innovative Advisory Group’s regulatory assets grew from $137M (April 2022) to $194M (September 2026); clients rose from 278 to 300 and employees were 9 in both filings.

By annual filing
Measure
Figures from each annual filing
FiledRegulatory AUMClientsStaffEmployeesOffices
Sep 2026September 2026$194M30095
Mar 2025March 2025$161M30085
Jun 2024June 2024$129M30096
Apr 2023April 2023$124M30096
Apr 2022April 2022$137M27896

Offices and registration details

Besides its headquarters, Innovative Advisory Group has 4 offices (4 private residences, listed without an address), with 1 listed address in 1 state.

Listed office addresses by state

Massachusetts · 1 listed address

  • 394 Lowell Street, Suite 8, LexingtonHQ

Contact and registration details

Legal name
Innovative Advisory Group, LLC
Headquarters
394 Lowell Street, Suite 8, Lexington, MA 02420
SEC file
801-122046
Structure
Massachusetts LLC
Fiscal year end
December

Custodians

Innovative Advisory Group’s named custodians for separately managed accounts are Charles Schwab ($138M, 86%) and Community National Bank ($22M, 14%). Innovative Advisory Group does not have custody of client assets.

Reported separately managed account assets by custodian
$160M
named custodians
  • Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · Westlake, TX · $138M86%
  • Community National BankCommunity National Bank · Seneca, KS · $22M14%

Investments and reported holdings

At year end, Innovative Advisory Group’s separately managed accounts were largely in stocks (45%) and cash (25%).

What the accounts hold

Separately managed account assets by class, year end
  • Stocks45%
  • Bonds10%
    • U.S. government and agency bonds5%
    • Investment grade corporate bonds5%
  • Cash25%
  • Other20%
    • Client specific family controlled entities = 8% client specific deed of trust = 7% client specific real estate = 4% client specific physical precious metals = 1%20%

Common questions

How many clients does Innovative Advisory Group have?

Innovative Advisory Group has 300 clients and manages $194 million for them, as of September 2026. They include 270 individual clients, 28 high-net-worth individuals and 2 charitable organizations.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 22 September 2026

What services does Innovative Advisory Group offer?

Innovative Advisory Group provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for institutions, pension consulting, and selecting other managers.

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

How much does Innovative Advisory Group charge?

Innovative Advisory Group charges 1.00%–2.00% a year for its Investment advisory services (asset management accounts). The fee is billed in advance and is negotiable.

Source: IAG FIRM BROCHURE - SEPTEMBER 2026, filed 22 September 2026

Which custodians does Innovative Advisory Group use?

Innovative Advisory Group’s separately managed account assets are held at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (Westlake, TX), with $138M and Community National Bank (Seneca, KS), with $22M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 22 September 2026

How many financial advisors does Innovative Advisory Group have?

Innovative Advisory Group has 8 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 9 employees, and 8 perform investment advisory functions. 0 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 Innovative Advisory Group invest in?

At the end of its last fiscal year, Innovative Advisory Group’s separately managed accounts held 45% exchange-traded equities, 25% cash and equivalents, 20% other, 5% U.S. government and agency bonds and 5% investment grade corporate bonds. The 20% other category is described as: Client Specific Family Controlled Entities = 8% Client Specific Deed of Trust = 7% Client Specific Real Estate = 4% Client Specific Physical Precious Metals = 1%.

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

Who owns Innovative Advisory Group?

Innovative Advisory Group is owned through holding companies by Rajeev Kotyan and Kirk Chisholm. Its direct owners are Blue Haven Group Inc (50% to 75%) and Stirling Global Advisors, LLC (50% to 75%).

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 22 September 2026

How does Innovative Advisory Group get paid?

Innovative 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 Innovative Advisory Group?

Innovative Advisory Group’s main office is at 394 Lowell Street, Suite 8, Lexington, MA 02420. Its phone number is 781-577-2782. Its website is innovativewealth.com.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1.F, filed 22 September 2026

Sources and methodology

  1. Form ADV Part 1A, amendment filed 22 September 2026. Items 1, 5, 9, 11 and Schedules A, B and D.
  2. IAG FIRM BROCHURE - SEPTEMBER 2026, submitted 22 September 2026.
  3. IAPD firm record, CRD 146618.
  4. SEC registered adviser data, annual Form ADV amendments filed 28 April 2022 to 22 September 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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