The Patten Group provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, selecting other managers, education planning, estate planning, philanthropic planning, and retirement plan services. Financial planning was provided to 51–100 clients last fiscal year.
The Patten Group reports 459 clients. They include 282 individual clients, 165 high-net-worth individuals and 7 charitable organizations. Of its assets, 99.6% ($723M across 1,397 accounts) are managed with discretion; $2.6M across 1 account is not. Of its clients, 1% are outside the U.S. It advised 22 clients without assets under management last fiscal year.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 61% | 14% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 36% | 80% |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | <1% | 2% |
| Charitable organizations | 2% | 2% |
| Corporations and other businesses | <1% | 1% |
Client breakdown and activity details
| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | AUM share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 282 | $104M | 14.3% | $368K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 165 | $583M | 80.4% | $3.53M |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | Fewer than 5 | $13.1M | 1.8% | $6.53M |
| Charitable organizations | 7 | $17.7M | 2.4% | $2.53M |
| Corporations and other businesses | Fewer than 5 | $7.81M | 1.1% | $2.6M |
| Total | 459 | $725M | 100% | — |
- Clients
- 282
- Regulatory AUM
- $104M
- AUM share
- 14.3%
- Avg. per client
- $368K
- Clients
- 165
- Regulatory AUM
- $583M
- AUM share
- 80.4%
- Avg. per client
- $3.53M
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $13.1M
- AUM share
- 1.8%
- Avg. per client
- $6.53M
- Clients
- 7
- Regulatory AUM
- $17.7M
- AUM share
- 2.4%
- Avg. per client
- $2.53M
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $7.81M
- AUM share
- 1.1%
- Avg. per client
- $2.6M
Total
- Clients
- 459
- Regulatory AUM
- $725M
- AUM share
- 100%
- Avg. per client
- —
- Clients outside the U.S.
- 1%
- Clients advised without assets under management last fiscal year
- 22
- Private funds advised
- 0
- Financial planning clients last fiscal year
- 51–100
The Patten Group charges 0.25%–1.50% a year for its Investment Management Services. The fee is negotiable and has a $2,000 annual minimum. The brochure also prices 2 other services, listed under fee details.
Fee details and sources
Other fees
- Financial Planning and Consulting
- Hourly rate from $75 to $450, a quarterly flat fee retainer, or a fixed fee based on scope; fees are negotiable.
- Reporting-Only Services
- Negotiated flat fee for consolidated reporting-only services, typically $50 to $1,000 per year.
Ashlee Patten owns 75% or more of The Patten Group. The leadership team of The Patten Group includes Chief Compliance Officer Adrienne Zingrich. It has 11 employees, 7 of them in advisory roles.
Leadership
- Adrienne ZingrichChief Compliance Officer
- Ashlee PattenCEO
Investment adviser representatives
7 representatives listed in the SEC register as of 9 October 2026.
- Grant McCall Allen
- Kayla Ann Coyle
- Christian Luke Johnson
- John Adam Jones
- Ashlee Bryan Patten
- Chandler Andrew Thurmon
- Adrienne Lana Zingrich
Staff
- 11 employees
- 7 in advisory functions
- 7 state-registered reps
- Owns 75% or more of The Patten Group, Inc.
Ashlee Patten
Control person · since January 2020
The Patten Group’s regulatory assets grew 1.6× from $440M (March 2021) to $725M (March 2026); clients rose from 337 to 459 and employees fell from 13 to 11.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | StaffEmployees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026March 2026 | $725M | 459 | 11 | 1 |
| Mar 2025March 2025 | $620M | 419 | 10 | 1 |
| Feb 2024February 2024 | $531M | 404 | 10 | 1 |
| Apr 2023April 2023 | $450M | 399 | 11 | 1 |
| Mar 2022March 2022 | $512M | 356 | 13 | 1 |
| Mar 2021March 2021 | $440M | 337 | 13 | 1 |
Besides its headquarters, The Patten Group has 0 offices, with 1 listed address in 1 state.
Tennessee · 1 listed address
- 832 Georgia Avenue, Suite 360, ChattanoogaHQ
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- The Patten Group, Inc.
- Headquarters
- 832 Georgia Avenue, Suite 360, Chattanooga, TN 37402
- Website
- 360patten.com
- Phone
- 423-531-0360
- @the-patten-group-chattanooga
- SEC file
- 801-78354
- Founded
- 2014
- Structure
- Tennessee corporation
- Fiscal year end
- December
The Patten Group’s named custodians for separately managed accounts are Charles Schwab ($366M, 57%) and Pershing ($271M, 43%). The Patten Group has custody of $447M for 321 clients.
- Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · Westlake, TX · $366M57%
- PershingPershing LLC · Jersey City, NJ · $271M43%
At year end, The Patten Group’s separately managed accounts were largely in stocks (49%) and funds (40%). Its reported 13F holdings for the quarter ended 30 June 2026 total $643M across 325 positions; the largest are Nvidia Corporation (5.2%), Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Del (3.6%) and Apple Inc. (3.1%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks49%
- Funds40%
- Bonds5%
- State and local bonds3%
- U.S. government and agency bonds2%
- Cash5%
- Other1%
- Non-exchange traded equities, investment1%
Reported 13F holdings
- $643M
- Reported 13F value
- 325
- Positions
- 26.7%
- In the 10 largest
- +11.8%
- Value vs. prior quarter
- Nvidia Corporation5.2%
- Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Del · CL B New3.6%
- Apple Inc.3.1%
- Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Del · CL A2.8%
- Microsoft Corp.2.6%
- Coca Cola CO2.3%
- Visa Inc. · Com CL A2.0%
- Broadcom Inc.2.0%
- iShares TR · Rus 1000 Grw ETF1.6%
- JPMORGAN Chase & CO1.5%
Together, the ten largest are 26.7% of reported value.
How many clients does The Patten Group have?
The Patten Group has 459 clients and manages $725 million for them, as of March 2026. They include 282 individual clients, 165 high-net-worth individuals and 7 charitable organizations.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 13 March 2026
What services does The Patten Group offer?
The Patten Group provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, selecting other managers, education planning, estate planning, philanthropic planning, and retirement plan services.
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 The Patten Group charge?
The Patten Group charges 0.25%–1.50% a year for its Investment Management Services. The fee is negotiable and has a $2,000 annual minimum.
Source: FORM ADV PART 2A FOR THE PATTEN GROUP, INC., filed 13 March 2026
Which custodians does The Patten Group use?
The Patten Group’s separately managed account assets are held at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (Westlake, TX), with $366M and Pershing LLC (Jersey City, NJ), with $271M. 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 March 2026
How many financial advisors does The Patten Group have?
The Patten Group has 7 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 11 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 The Patten Group invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, The Patten Group’s separately managed accounts held 49% exchange-traded equities, 40% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 5% cash and equivalents, 3% state and local bonds, 2% U.S. government and agency bonds and 1% other. The 1% other category is described as: Non-Exchange Traded Equities, Investment.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Who owns The Patten Group?
The Patten Group’s direct owner is Ashlee Patten (75% or more).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 13 March 2026
How does The Patten Group get paid?
The Patten 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 The Patten Group?
The Patten Group’s main office is at 832 Georgia Avenue, Suite 360, Chattanooga, TN 37402. Its phone number is 423-531-0360. Its website is 360patten.com.