Wealth manager, independent · Bel Air, MD
The Kelly Group
Kelly Financial Group, LLC · SEC-registered investment adviser · CRD 310140 · SEC 801-119450
At a glance
The Kelly Group is an SEC-registered investment adviser based in Bel Air, Maryland, with $1.1B in regulatory assets under management as of its Form ADV filed March 31, 2026. It reports 1,087 individual clients, 247 of them high-net-worth, holding an average of about $1.0 million each, and 22 employees. That ranks it 970th among the nation’s 5,657 independent wealth management RIAs and 23rd of 104 in Maryland. It reports Fidelity as the custodian for its clients’ separately managed accounts.
Main office 410-893-0560kellyria.comLinkedInAs filed on Form ADV
- Regulatory AUM
- $1.1B
- Rank among independent wealth managers
- #970 of 5,657
- Rank among all SEC RIAs
- #5,014 of 17,210
- Rank in Maryland
- #23 of 104
- Individual clients
- 1,087
- High-net-worth clients
- 247
- Accounts
- 3,043
- Discretionary
- 93% of AUM
- Employees
- 22
- Advisory staff
- 13
- Offices
- 3
Owners and executives on its Form ADV
- Chad T. ArringtonMember
- Bryan E. KellyManaging Member
- Anika S. JonesChief Compliance Officer
- Thomas J. CusickMember
Custody and brokerage
Broker-dealer
No broker-dealer ties
The Kelly Group reports no employees registered with a broker-dealer and no affiliated broker-dealer.
Who it serves
| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| High-net-worth individuals | 247 | $646M | 57% |
| Individuals | 840 | $403M | 36% |
| Pension and profit sharing plans | 14 | $73M | 6% |
| Corporations or other businesses | 6 | $6M | <1% |
| Charitable organizations | 6 | $3M | <1% |
Disciplinary disclosures
The Kelly Group reports no disciplinary disclosures in Item 11 of Form ADV. Read the details on the SEC’s adviser search ↗
Services
- Financial planning
- Portfolio management for individuals and small businesses
- Pension consulting
- Selecting other advisers
How it’s paid
- A percentage of assets under management
- Hourly charges
- Fixed fees
Form ADV and brochures on the SEC’s adviser search ↗kellyria.com ↗
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All of Maryland →| Firm | Regulatory AUM | Clients |
|---|---|---|
| MV Capital Management, Inc.Bethesda | $1.4B | 444 |
| Black Diamond Financial, LLCLutherville | $1.4B | 335 |
| Sc&h WealthHunt Valley | $1.2B | 668 |
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| Red Oak Financial GroupTowson | $1.0B | 1,051 |
Background
Questions
How much does The Kelly Group manage?
The Kelly Group reports $1.1B in regulatory assets under management across 3,043 accounts, 93% of it on a discretionary basis, on its Form ADV filed March 31, 2026.
How many clients does The Kelly Group have?
It reports 1,087 individual clients: 247 high-net-worth individuals and 840 other individuals. Individuals account for about 93% of its regulatory assets.
Where is The Kelly Group headquartered?
Its main office is in Bel Air, Maryland. It reports 3 offices in total and 22 employees, 13 of whom perform investment advisory functions.
How does The Kelly Group charge clients?
On Form ADV it lists these forms of compensation: a percentage of assets under management; hourly charges; fixed fees. Fees and minimums are set out in its Form ADV Part 2A brochure, available on the SEC’s adviser search.
What custodian does The Kelly Group use?
It reports Fidelity as the custodian for its clients’ separately managed accounts. On Schedule D of its Form ADV filed March 31, 2026, it reports these amounts held: Fidelity ($1.0B). Form ADV lists only custodians holding 10% or more of separately managed account assets.
Is The Kelly Group a hybrid RIA with a broker-dealer?
The Kelly Group reports no employees registered with a broker-dealer and no affiliated broker-dealer.
Is The Kelly Group a fiduciary?
As an SEC-registered investment adviser, The Kelly Group owes its advisory clients a fiduciary duty under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, which includes duties of care and loyalty. It reports no employees who are registered representatives of a broker-dealer.
Where these numbers come from
Every figure is The Kelly Group’s own answer on its latest Form ADV, from the SEC’s registered-adviser list as of October 1, 2026: regulatory assets and accounts (Item 5.F), clients by type (5.D), employees (5.A and 5.B), compensation (5.E) and services (5.G). Custodians come from Schedule D 5.K(3) of its latest filing (2026-03-31), which lists those holding 10% or more of separately managed account assets and the amount at each. “Hybrid” means some employees are also registered representatives of a broker-dealer (Item 5.B(2)); affiliated broker-dealers are the related persons it lists in Item 7.A and Schedule D. Firm type comes from its own answers: broker-dealer firms are registered broker-dealers themselves (Item 6.A); private fund advisers manage mostly private funds (Item 7.B, 5.D); wealth managers manage at least half their assets for individuals (5.D). Its national rank compares it with every US-based independent wealth management RIA, the same field as The Largest RIAs. Figures are as of the firm’s last annual update, so they can lag recent deals and market moves. Regulatory AUM counts assets the firm continuously supervises and can differ from what a firm markets.
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