Podell Financial Group provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, and pension consulting.
Podell Financial Group reports 236 clients. They include 184 individual clients, 32 high-net-worth individuals, and 20 pension and profit-sharing plans. Of its assets, 100.0% ($228M across 590 accounts) are managed with discretion.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 78% | 34% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 14% | 49% |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | 8% | 16% |
| Corporations and other businesses | 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) | 184 | $78.5M | 34.5% | $427K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 32 | $112M | 49.1% | $3.49M |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | 20 | $35.8M | 15.7% | $1.79M |
| Corporations and other businesses | Fewer than 5 | $1.6M | 0.7% | — |
| Total | 236 | $228M | 100% | — |
- Clients
- 184
- Regulatory AUM
- $78.5M
- AUM share
- 34.5%
- Avg. per client
- $427K
- Clients
- 32
- Regulatory AUM
- $112M
- AUM share
- 49.1%
- Avg. per client
- $3.49M
- Clients
- 20
- Regulatory AUM
- $35.8M
- AUM share
- 15.7%
- Avg. per client
- $1.79M
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $1.6M
- AUM share
- 0.7%
- Avg. per client
- —
Total
- Clients
- 236
- Regulatory AUM
- $228M
- 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
- 0
Podell Financial Group is paid through a percentage of assets under management, hourly charges and fixed fees (other than subscription fees). The reviewed brochures do not disclose an asset-based fee rate. Read the SEC-filed brochure. The brochure also prices 3 other services, listed under fee details.
Fee details and sources
Other fees
- Estate Planning
- Fees typically range from $1,000 to $10,000 per project, negotiable in certain cases.
- Financial Planning
- Hourly fees of $350 to $700 per hour, or fixed fees of $2,500 to $10,000 per project; negotiable.
- Retirement Plan Services
- Where a designated investment manager acts as 3(38) adviser, a fee to PFG not to exceed 1.50% of the fund's assets; otherwise a negotiated percentage fee.
David Podell owns 75% or more of Podell Financial Group. The leadership team of Podell Financial Group includes Chief Compliance Officer Leslie Mastrogiovanni. It has 6 employees, 4 of them in advisory roles.
Leadership
- Leslie MastrogiovanniChief Compliance Officer
- David PodellManaging Principal
Investment adviser representatives
4 representatives listed in the SEC register as of 9 October 2026.
Staff
- 6 employees
- 4 in advisory functions
- 4 state-registered reps
- 4 insurance agents
- Owns 75% or more of Podell Financial Group LLC
David Podell
Control person · since August 2006
Podell Financial Group’s regulatory assets grew Infinity× from $0 (June 2023) to $228M (March 2026); employees fell from 7 to 6.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | Employees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 2026 | $228M | 236 | 6 | 1 |
| January 2025 | $172M | 231 | 5 | 1 |
| June 2024 | $141M | 213 | 5 | 1 |
| June 2023 | $0 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
Besides its headquarters, Podell Financial Group has 0 offices, with 1 listed address in New Jersey.
New Jersey · 1 listed address
- 271 Route 46w, Suite D105, FairfieldHQ
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Podell Financial Group LLC
- Headquarters
- 271 Route 46w, Suite D105, Fairfield, NJ 07004
- Website
- podellfinancial.com
- Phone
- 973-227-8001
- SEC file
- 801-127920
- Structure
- New Jersey LLC
- Fiscal year end
- December
Podell Financial Group uses Charles Schwab ($195M, 88%) and Advisors Trust ($27.8M, 12%) as custodians for its separately managed accounts. Podell Financial Group has custody of $10.6M in client assets for 36 clients.
- Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · Westlake, TX · $195M88%
- Advisors TrustAdvisors Trust · Sioux Falls, SD · $27.8M12%
At year end, Podell Financial Group’s separately managed accounts were mostly in stocks (70%) and funds (18%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks70%
- Exchange-traded equities68%
- Non-exchange-traded equities2%
- Funds18%
- Bonds4%
- U.S. government and agency bonds2%
- State and local bonds1%
- Investment grade corporate bonds1%
- Cash3%
- Other5%
- Private equity/private credit/re5%
How many clients does Podell Financial Group have?
Podell Financial Group has 236 clients and manages $228 million for them, as of March 2026. They include 184 individual clients, 32 high-net-worth individuals, and 20 pension and profit-sharing plans.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 24 March 2026
What services does Podell Financial Group offer?
Podell 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
Which custodians does Podell Financial Group use?
Podell Financial Group’s separately managed account assets are held at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (Westlake, TX), with $195M and Advisors Trust (Sioux Falls, SD), with $27.8M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 24 March 2026
How many financial advisors does Podell Financial Group have?
Podell Financial Group has 4 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 6 employees, and 4 perform investment advisory functions. 0 employees are registered representatives of a broker-dealer and 4 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 Podell Financial Group invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Podell Financial Group’s separately managed accounts held 68% exchange-traded equities, 18% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 5% other, 3% cash and equivalents, 2% non-exchange-traded equities, 2% U.S. government and agency bonds, 1% state and local bonds and 1% investment grade corporate bonds. The 5% other category is described as: Private Equity/Private Credit/Re.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Who owns Podell Financial Group?
Podell Financial Group’s direct owner is David Podell (75% or more).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 24 March 2026
How does Podell Financial Group get paid?
Podell 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 Podell Financial Group?
Podell Financial Group’s main office is at 271 Route 46w, Suite D105, Fairfield, NJ 07004. Its phone number is 973-227-8001. Its website is podellfinancial.com.