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Monument Group Wealth Advisors

Wealth managementRIA

Concord, MACRD 111908Updated

Monument Group Wealth Advisors is an investment adviser based in Concord, MA, registered with the SEC since 2001. It provides financial planning and investment management. Its clients include high-net-worth individuals, individual clients and charitable organizations. Its regulatory assets under management total $679 million, as filed on 13 July 2026.

173
Clients
$4.01M
AUM per individual client
3
Advisory staff
2
Offices
0.50–1.00%
Annual fee

From Form ADV filed 13 July 2026SEC record

Services and clients

Monument Group Wealth Advisors provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for institutions, selecting other managers, education planning, estate planning, family office services, and tax planning. Financial planning was provided to 101–250 clients last fiscal year.

Monument Group Wealth Advisors reports 173 clients. They include 149 high-net-worth individuals, 20 individual clients and 3 other clients. Of its assets, 100.0% ($679M across 702 accounts) are managed with discretion. Of its clients, 1% are outside the U.S.

Clients and assets by client type
Clients173 clients
Assets$679M
Share of clients and assets by client type
Client typeClientsAssets
Individuals (other than HNW)12%1%
High-net-worth individuals86%98%
Charitable organizations<1%<1%
Other2%0%
Client breakdown and activity details
Individuals (other than HNW)
Clients
20
Regulatory AUM
$9.71M
AUM share
1.4%
Avg. per client
$485K
High-net-worth individuals
Clients
149
Regulatory AUM
$668M
AUM share
98.4%
Avg. per client
$4.49M
Charitable organizations
Clients
Fewer than 5
Regulatory AUM
$892K
AUM share
0.1%
Avg. per client
$892K
Other
Clients
3
Regulatory AUM
$0
AUM share
0.0%
Avg. per client
$0

Total

Clients
173
Regulatory AUM
$679M
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
101–250

Fees and minimums

Monument Group Wealth Advisors charges 0.50%–1.00% a year for its Investment Management - Master Planning. Each asset band is charged at its own rate. The fee is billed in advance and is negotiable. The brochure also prices 2 other services, listed under fee details.

$0–$2.5M1.00%
$2.5M–$5M0.75%
$5M and above0.50%
Fee details and sources

Other fees

Family Office Services
Typically $100,000 to $200,000 per annum, asset-based or on a retainer basis, paid quarterly in advance or in arrears.
Financial Planning and Consulting
Fixed fee of $2,000 to $30,000, which may be negotiable depending on complexity; on a limited basis, hourly at $250 to $500 per hour.

Ownership and people

The Lee Christopher McGowan 2005 Trust Dated August 5, 2005 owns 50% to 75% of Monument Group Wealth Advisors. The leadership team of Monument Group Wealth Advisors includes President Lee McGowan. It has 7 employees, 3 of them in advisory roles.

Leadership

  • Lee McGowan
    President, Chief Compliance Officer & Senior Wealth Advisor
  • Byron Woodman
    Founder and CEO

Investment adviser representatives

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

  • Lee Christopher McGowan
  • Gregory Racki Jr.
  • Byron Ewart Woodman JR.

Staff

  • 7 employees
  • 3 in advisory functions
  • 3 state-registered reps
Who owns the firm
Monument Group Wealth Advisors, LLC· the adviser
  • The Lee Christopher McGowan 2005 Trust Dated August 5, 2005

    Control person · since August 2005

    Owns 50% to 75% of Monument Group Wealth Advisors, LLC
    • Lee McGowan

      Trustee · Control person · since August 2005

    • Rose McGowan

      Trustee · since August 2005

  • The Lee Christopher McGowan

    Control person · since August 2005

    Owns 50% to 75% of Monument Group Wealth Advisors, LLC
  • The Byron Ewart Woodman Trust of 1992

    Control person · since June 2015

    Owns 25% to 50% of Monument Group Wealth Advisors, LLC
    • Byron Woodman

      Trustee · Control person · since January 1992

    • Lauren Donahue

      Trustee · since September 2025

  • The Byron Ewart Woodman

    Control person · since June 2015

    Owns 25% to 50% of Monument Group Wealth Advisors, LLC

Growth and acquisitions

Monument Group Wealth Advisors’ regulatory assets grew 1.8× from $378M (July 2021) to $679M (July 2026); clients rose from 117 to 173 and employees from 4 to 7.

By annual filing
Measure
Figures from each annual filing
Monument Group Wealth Advisors figures from each annual Form ADV filing
FiledRegulatory AUMClientsEmployeesOffices
July 2026$679M17372
March 2025$579M17072
July 2024$536M17181
March 2023$429M14961
May 2022$456M13841
July 2021$378M11741

Offices and registration details

Besides its headquarters, Monument Group Wealth Advisors has 1 office, with 2 listed addresses in Massachusetts.

Listed office addresses in Massachusetts
ConcordBoston

Massachusetts · 2 listed addresses

  • 801 Main Street, Suite 14, ConcordHQ
  • 55 Union Street, Boston

Contact and registration details

Legal name
Monument Group Wealth Advisors, LLC
Headquarters
801 Main Street, Suite 14, Concord, MA 01742
Website
Not reported
SEC file
801-60480
Founded
2001
Structure
Delaware LLC
Fiscal year end
December

Custodians

Monument Group Wealth Advisors uses Charles Schwab ($340M, 63%) and Fidelity ($200M, 37%) as custodians for its separately managed accounts. Monument Group Wealth Advisors has custody of $270M in client assets for 130 clients.

Reported separately managed account assets by custodian
$540M
named custodians
  • Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · San Francisco, CA · $340M63%
  • FidelityFidelity Brokerage Services LLC · Smithfield, RI · $200M37%

Investments and reported holdings

At year end, Monument Group Wealth Advisors’ separately managed accounts were mostly in funds (82%). Its reported 13F holdings for the quarter ended 30 June 2026 total $208M across 44 positions; the largest are Dimensional U.S. Core Equity 2 ETF (46.0%), Dimensional International Core Equity Market ETF (17.0%) and Vanguard Total Stk Mkt (10.3%).

What the accounts hold

Separately managed account assets by class, year end
  • Stocks3%
  • Funds82%
  • Bonds9%
    • U.S. government and agency bonds8%
    • State and local bonds1%
  • Cash3%
  • Other3%
    • Certificates of deposit3%

Reported 13F holdings

$208M
Reported 13F value
44
Positions
92.1%
In the 10 largest
+15.6%
Value vs. prior quarter
Ten largest positions, share of reported value
  1. Dimensional U.S. Core Equity 2 ETFETF46.0%
  2. Dimensional International Core Equity Market ETFETF17.0%
  3. Vanguard Total Stk MktETF10.3%
  4. Dimensional Emerging Core Equity Market ETFETF5.0%
  5. Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETFETF4.8%
  6. Apple Inc.3.0%
  7. Vanguard Value ETFETF2.0%
  8. Vanguard Small-cap ETFETF1.9%
  9. Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETFETF1.1%
  10. Dimensional US Sustainability Core 1 ETFETF0.9%

Together, the ten largest are 92.1% of reported value.

The 44 largest positions and quarterly changesQuarter ended 30 June 2026 · filed 27 July 2026

Common questions

How many clients does Monument Group Wealth Advisors have?

Monument Group Wealth Advisors has 173 clients and manages $679 million for them, as of July 2026. They include 149 high-net-worth individuals, 20 individual clients and 3 other clients.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 13 July 2026

What services does Monument Group Wealth Advisors offer?

Monument Group Wealth Advisors provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for institutions, selecting other managers, education planning, estate planning, family office services, 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 Monument Group Wealth Advisors charge?

Monument Group Wealth Advisors charges 0.50%–1.00% a year for its Investment Management - Master Planning. Each asset band is charged at its own rate. The fee is billed in advance and is negotiable.

Source: FORM ADV 2A DISCLOSURE BROCHURE, filed 13 March 2026

Which custodians does Monument Group Wealth Advisors use?

Monument Group Wealth Advisors’ separately managed account assets are held at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (San Francisco, CA), with $340M and Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC (Smithfield, RI), with $200M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 13 July 2026

How many financial advisors does Monument Group Wealth Advisors have?

Monument Group Wealth Advisors has 3 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 7 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 Monument Group Wealth Advisors invest in?

At the end of its last fiscal year, Monument Group Wealth Advisors’ separately managed accounts held 82% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 8% U.S. government and agency bonds, 3% exchange-traded equities, 3% cash and equivalents, 3% other and 1% state and local bonds. The 3% other category is described as: Certificates of Deposit.

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

Who owns Monument Group Wealth Advisors?

Monument Group Wealth Advisors’ direct owners are the Byron Ewart Woodman Trust of 1992 (25% to 50%), the Byron Ewart Woodman (25% to 50%), the Lee Christopher McGowan 2005 Trust Dated August 5, 2005 (50% to 75%) and the Lee Christopher McGowan (50% to 75%).

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 13 July 2026

How does Monument Group Wealth Advisors get paid?

Monument Group Wealth Advisors 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 Monument Group Wealth Advisors?

Monument Group Wealth Advisors’ main office is at 801 Main Street, Suite 14, Concord, MA 01742. Its phone number is 978-369-7705.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1.F, filed 13 July 2026

Sources and methodology

  1. Form ADV Part 1A, amendment filed 13 July 2026. Items 1, 5, 9, 11 and Schedules A, B and D.
  2. FORM ADV 2A DISCLOSURE BROCHURE, submitted 13 March 2026.
  3. IAPD firm record, CRD 111908.
  4. SEC registered adviser data, annual Form ADV amendments filed 23 July 2021 to 13 July 2026. Items 1.F and 5.
  5. SEC investment adviser representative register, as of 9 October 2026; loaded 10 October 2026.
  6. Form 13F-HR, filed 27 July 2026 for the quarter ended 30 June 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. The logo is reproduced for identification from Monument Group Wealth Advisors, LLC, website.

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