Monte Financial Group provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, selecting other managers, philanthropic planning, and tax planning. Financial planning was provided to 51–100 clients last fiscal year.
Monte Financial Group reports 434 clients. They include 309 individual clients and 125 high-net-worth individuals. Of its assets, 100.0% ($482M across 438 accounts) are managed with discretion.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 71% | 21% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 29% | 78% |
| Charitable organizations | Fewer than 5 | 1% |
Client shares use reported counts. Client types without a reported count are excluded from that total.
Client breakdown and activity details
| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | AUM share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 309 | $100M | 20.7% | $324K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 125 | $377M | 78.1% | $3.01M |
| Charitable organizations | Fewer than 5 | $5.71M | 1.2% | — |
| Total | 434 | $482M | 100% | — |
- Clients
- 309
- Regulatory AUM
- $100M
- AUM share
- 20.7%
- Avg. per client
- $324K
- Clients
- 125
- Regulatory AUM
- $377M
- AUM share
- 78.1%
- Avg. per client
- $3.01M
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $5.71M
- AUM share
- 1.2%
- Avg. per client
- —
Total
- Clients
- 434
- Regulatory AUM
- $482M
- AUM share
- 100%
- Avg. per client
- —
- Clients outside the U.S.
- 0%
- Clients advised without assets under management last fiscal year
- 0
- Private funds advised
- 0
- Financial planning clients last fiscal year
- 51–100
Monte Financial Group charges up to 1.00% a year for its Private Wealth Investment Management. 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
- Financial consulting, hourly
- Financial consulting is charged hourly at $150 to $350 per hour, in increments of 10 minutes, or as a fixed fee agreed in advance.
- Financial planning, fixed fee
- Financial planning is charged as a fixed fee agreed before engagement, with a deposit of up to 50% payable in advance.
Robert Monte owns 75% or more of Monte Financial Group. The leadership team of Monte Financial Group includes Chief Compliance Officer Robert Monte. It has 12 employees, 7 of them in advisory roles.
Leadership
Robert MonteManaging Member & Chief Compliance Officer
Investment adviser representatives
6 representatives listed in the SEC register as of 9 October 2026.
Staff
- 12 employees
- 7 in advisory functions
- 7 state-registered reps
- Owns 75% or more of Monte Financial Group, LLC
Robert Monte
Control person · since June 2009
Monte Financial Group’s regulatory assets grew 1.7× from $288M (February 2021) to $482M (March 2026); clients rose from 309 to 434 and employees from 7 to 12.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | Employees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 2026 | $482M | 434 | 12 | 1 |
| June 2025 | $427M | 459 | 11 | 1 |
| March 2024 | $373M | 404 | 9 | 1 |
| March 2023 | $332M | 353 | 8 | 1 |
| March 2022 | $344M | 338 | 7 | 1 |
| February 2021 | $288M | 309 | 7 | 1 |
Besides its headquarters, Monte Financial Group has 0 offices, with 1 listed address in Connecticut.
Connecticut · 1 listed address
- 30 Long Hill Road, GuilfordHQ
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Monte Financial Group, LLC
- Headquarters
- 30 Long Hill Road, Guilford, CT 06437
- Website
- montefinancialgroup.com
- Phone
- 203-453-6851
- @1674880
- SEC file
- 801-70207
- Founded
- 2009
- Structure
- Connecticut LLC
- Fiscal year end
- December
Monte Financial Group uses Fidelity ($449M) as custodian for its separately managed accounts. Monte Financial Group does not have custody of client assets.
- FidelityFidelity Brokerage Services LLC · Boston, MA · $449M100%
At year end, Monte Financial Group’s separately managed accounts were mostly in stocks (58%) and bonds (30%). Its reported 13F holdings for the quarter ended 30 June 2026 total $312M across 102 positions; the largest are Automatic Data Processing IN (2.9%), Johnson & Johnson (2.8%) and Rtx Corporation (2.8%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks58%
- Funds2%
- Bonds30%
- U.S. government and agency bonds27%
- Investment grade corporate bonds2%
- State and local bonds1%
- Cash10%
Reported 13F holdings
- $312M
- Reported 13F value
- 102
- Positions
- 26.4%
- In the 10 largest
- +10.9%
- Value vs. prior quarter
- Automatic Data Processing IN2.9%
- Johnson & Johnson2.8%
- Rtx Corporation2.8%
- Home Depot Inc.2.7%
- Abbott Laboratories2.6%
- Medtronic PLC2.6%
- Packaging Corp. Amer2.6%
- Cdw Corp.2.5%
- Avery Dennison Corp.2.5%
- Wells Fargo & CO2.5%
Together, the ten largest are 26.4% of reported value.
How many clients does Monte Financial Group have?
Monte Financial Group has 434 clients and manages $482 million for them, as of March 2026. They include 309 individual clients and 125 high-net-worth individuals.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 3 March 2026
What services does Monte Financial Group offer?
Monte Financial Group provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, selecting other managers, philanthropic planning, 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 Monte Financial Group charge?
Monte Financial Group charges up to 1.00% a year for its Private Wealth Investment Management. The fee is billed in advance, is negotiable and requires an account of at least $500,000.
Which custodians does Monte Financial Group use?
Monte Financial Group’s separately managed account assets are held at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC (Boston, MA), with $449M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 3 March 2026
How many financial advisors does Monte Financial Group have?
Monte Financial Group has 7 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 12 employees, and 7 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 Monte Financial Group invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Monte Financial Group’s separately managed accounts held 58% exchange-traded equities, 27% U.S. government and agency bonds, 10% cash and equivalents, 2% investment grade corporate bonds, 2% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs) and 1% state and local bonds.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Does Monte Financial Group have a minimum investment?
Yes, Monte Financial Group’s minimum account size for its Private Wealth Investment Management is $500K.
Who owns Monte Financial Group?
Monte Financial Group’s direct owner is Robert Monte (75% or more).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 3 March 2026
How does Monte Financial Group get paid?
Monte 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
Is Monte Financial Group registered with the SEC?
Yes, Monte Financial Group has been registered with the SEC as an investment adviser since 4 June 2009. Its CRD number is 150119 and its SEC file number is 801-70207.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1, filed 3 March 2026; IAPD firm record
How do I contact Monte Financial Group?
Monte Financial Group’s main office is at 30 Long Hill Road, Guilford, CT 06437. Its phone number is 203-453-6851. Its website is montefinancialgroup.com.