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Murray Financial Group

Wealth managementRIA

Albert Lea, MNCRD 157626Updated

Murray Financial Group is an investment adviser based in Albert Lea, MN, registered with the SEC since 2011. It provides financial planning and investment management. Its clients include high-net-worth individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, and individual clients. Its regulatory assets under management total $1.55 billion, as filed on 4 February 2026.

1,318
Clients
$943K
AUM per individual client
10
Advisory staff
3
Offices
0.25–0.90%
Annual fee

From Form ADV filed 4 February 2026SEC record

Services and clients

Murray Financial Group provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, and pension consulting. Financial planning was provided to 251–500 clients last fiscal year.

Murray Financial Group reports 1,318 clients. They include 955 individual clients, 307 high-net-worth individuals, and 43 pension and profit-sharing plans. Of its assets, 77.5% ($1.2B across 3,644 accounts) are managed with discretion; $350M across 43 accounts are not. It advised 2 clients without assets under management last fiscal year.

Clients and assets by client type
Clients1,318 clients
Assets$1.55B
Share of clients and assets by client type
Client typeClientsAssets
Individuals (other than HNW)72%18%
High-net-worth individuals23%59%
Pension and profit-sharing plans3%23%
Charitable organizations<1%<1%
Client breakdown and activity details
Individuals (other than HNW)
Clients
955
Regulatory AUM
$272M
AUM share
17.5%
Avg. per client
$285K
High-net-worth individuals
Clients
307
Regulatory AUM
$918M
AUM share
59.2%
Avg. per client
$2.99M
Pension and profit-sharing plans
Clients
43
Regulatory AUM
$350M
AUM share
22.5%
Avg. per client
$8.13M
Charitable organizations
Clients
13
Regulatory AUM
$11.8M
AUM share
0.8%
Avg. per client
$907K

Total

Clients
1,318
Regulatory AUM
$1.55B
AUM share
100%
Avg. per client
$1.18M
Clients outside the U.S.
0%
Clients advised without assets under management last fiscal year
2
Private funds advised
0
Financial planning clients last fiscal year
251–500

Fees and minimums

Murray Financial Group charges 0.25%–0.90% a year for its Investment Management Services. Each asset band is charged at its own rate. The fee is billed in arrears and is negotiable.

$0–$1M0.90%
$1M–$2M0.75%
$2M–$5M0.50%
$5M and above0.25%
Fee details and sources

Ownership and people

Richard Murray owns 50% to 75% of Murray Financial Group. The leadership team of Murray Financial Group includes Chief Compliance Officer Richard Murray. It has 17 employees, 10 of them in advisory roles.

Leadership

  • Richard Murray
    Managing Member and Chief Compliance Officer
  • Jonathan Murray
    Minority Owner
  • Lawrence Gartner
    Minority Owner
  • Timothy Jaynes
    Minority Owner

Investment adviser representatives

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

  • Charles Allan Achterkirch
  • Matthew H Bennis
  • Wendy K Bennis
  • Chad David Duppong
  • Robert William Gadtke
  • Lawrence Thomas Gartner III
  • Hayden Spencer Hoffman
  • Timothy Burns Jaynes
  • Benjamin Lundeen
  • Jonathan Orlo Murray
  • Richard John Murray II
  • Robert Noble Prentiss JR

Staff

  • 17 employees
  • 10 in advisory functions
  • 10 state-registered reps
  • 2 broker-dealer reps
  • 5 insurance agents
Who owns the firm
Murray Financial Group, LLC· the adviser
  • Richard Murray

    Control person · since April 2011

    Owns 50% to 75% of Murray Financial Group, LLC
  • Jonathan Murray

    since January 2024

    Owns 10% to 25% of Murray Financial Group, LLC
  • Lawrence Gartner

    since January 2024

    Owns 10% to 25% of Murray Financial Group, LLC
  • Timothy Jaynes

    since January 2024

    Owns 10% to 25% of Murray Financial Group, LLC

Growth and acquisitions

Murray Financial Group’s regulatory assets grew 1.6× from $943M (February 2021) to $1.55B (February 2026); clients rose from 1,003 to 1,318 and employees from 14 to 17.

By annual filing
Measure
Figures from each annual filing
Murray Financial Group figures from each annual Form ADV filing
FiledRegulatory AUMClientsEmployeesOffices
February 2026$1.55B1,318173
April 2025$1.35B1,305153
February 2024$1.2B1,323153
February 2023$1B1,238153
January 2022$1.15B1,147143
February 2021$943M1,003143

Offices and registration details

Besides its headquarters, Murray Financial Group has 2 offices, with 3 listed addresses in Minnesota.

Listed office addresses in Minnesota
Albert LeaMinneapolis

Minnesota · 3 listed addresses

  • 200 North Broadway Ave., Albert LeaHQ
  • 615 2nd Street, Hudson
  • 7760 France Avenue South, Minneapolis

Contact and registration details

Legal name
Murray Financial Group, LLC
Headquarters
200 North Broadway Ave., Albert Lea, MN 56007
LinkedIn
@208400
SEC file
801-72585
Structure
Minnesota LLC
Fiscal year end
December

Custodians

Murray Financial Group uses Charles Schwab ($1.2B) as custodian for its separately managed accounts. Murray Financial Group has custody of $24.9M in client assets for 19 clients.

Reported separately managed account assets by custodian
$1.2B
named custodians
  • Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · San Francisco, CA · $1.2B100%

Investments and reported holdings

At year end, Murray Financial Group’s separately managed accounts were mostly in funds (85%).

What the accounts hold

Separately managed account assets by class, year end
  • Stocks8%
  • Funds85%
  • Bonds4%
    • State and local bonds3%
    • Investment grade corporate bonds1%
  • Cash2%

Filed values cover 99%. The neutral 1% gap has no reported category.

Common questions

How many clients does Murray Financial Group have?

Murray Financial Group has 1,318 clients and manages $1.55 billion for them, as of February 2026. They include 955 individual clients, 307 high-net-worth individuals, and 43 pension and profit-sharing plans.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 4 February 2026

What services does Murray Financial Group offer?

Murray Financial 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 Murray Financial Group charge?

Murray Financial Group charges 0.25%–0.90% a year for its Investment Management Services. Each asset band is charged at its own rate. The fee is billed in arrears and is negotiable.

Source: ISC FINANCIAL ADVISORS ADV PART 2A, filed 4 February 2026

Which custodians does Murray Financial Group use?

Murray Financial Group’s separately managed account assets are held at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (San Francisco, CA), with $1.2B. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 4 February 2026

How many financial advisors does Murray Financial Group have?

Murray Financial Group has 10 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 17 employees, and 10 perform investment advisory functions. 2 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 Murray Financial Group invest in?

At the end of its last fiscal year, Murray Financial Group’s separately managed accounts held 85% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 8% exchange-traded equities, 3% state and local bonds, 2% cash and equivalents and 1% investment grade corporate bonds.

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

Who owns Murray Financial Group?

Murray Financial Group’s direct owners are Richard Murray (50% to 75%), Jonathan Murray (10% to 25%), Lawrence Gartner (10% to 25%) and Timothy Jaynes (10% to 25%).

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 4 February 2026

How does Murray Financial Group get paid?

Murray Financial Group is paid through a percentage of assets under management and hourly charges. 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 Murray Financial Group?

Murray Financial Group’s main office is at 200 North Broadway Ave., Albert Lea, MN 56007. Its phone number is 507-373-8216. Its website is iscfinancialadvisors.com.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1.F, filed 4 February 2026

Sources and methodology

  1. Form ADV Part 1A, amendment filed 4 February 2026. Items 1, 5, 9, 11 and Schedules A, B and D.
  2. ISC FINANCIAL ADVISORS ADV PART 2A, submitted 4 February 2026.
  3. IAPD firm record, CRD 157626.
  4. SEC registered adviser data, annual Form ADV amendments filed 5 February 2021 to 4 February 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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